The first shop opened in 1986 in Columbus, Ohio. Charley of Charley's visited Philadelphia and fell in love with the cheesesteaks. He came back home and opened his shop. Today, there are more than 300 Charley's. It's menu is simple; Philly steaks, spicy Asian BBQ, gourmet fries and lemonade. It is located in the upper level of the shoppes at Buckland Hills, zone A.