PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
MEDIA CONTACT:
Margo Williams Handy, MWH Public Relations
281.213.9554 - 832.492.2407 - margo@mwhpublicrelations.com
Frenchy's Chicken to Celebrate 40 Years of Bringing Creole Cuisine and Community Care to Houston
HOUSTON (June 29, 2009) - The distinctive taste of Creole-seasoned
cuisine first grabbed Houstonians by the taste buds in 1969 with the
opening the original Frenchy's Po-Boy on Scott Street. Still wildly
popular, this hometown favorite will celebrate 40 years of providing
quality meals and Houston-community care with festivities at two
locations on Friday, July 3, 2009.
GlennLock Foods, Ltd. (a
subsidiary of 3131 Properties, Ltd.), the Frenchy's exclusive licensee
and owner of seven Frenchy's restaurants will host a
future-of-the-brand celebration from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Frenchy's
Main Street Grille, 8110 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77054. Family
friendly fun is central to the Main Street Grille celebration with live
music by the "Young Fellas" brass second line jazz band, Houston Texans
and Houston Dynamo cheerleaders, face painting, games, prizes and
plenty of Frenchy's cuisine.
The July 3 party continues
with a legacy celebration at the original Frenchy's, 3919 Scott Street,
Houston, Texas 77004, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Both events are free and
open to the public.
Frenchy's founders, Percy "Frenchy" and
Sallie Creuzot, are extremely humbled by how Houston has embraced
Frenchy's over the past 40 years. "We are thankful to the Houston
community," said Mrs. Creuzot. "We have been able to maintain our
family business and make good friends along the way." Frenchy's is an
icon in the city for many loyal customers and an undiscovered gem for
others yet to experience the flavorful cuisine and new fast-casual
restaurants.
As a way to say thank you to the community, GlennLock Foods is inviting Houston to celebrate and win in three ways:
- "Frenchy's
for the Summer" Contest - Reminiscent of the early days when Frenchy's
was sold out of a van, the Frenchy's branded truck will travel to seven
locations with a bed full of Frenchy's boxes. Everyone guessing how
many boxes there are will be added to a drawing to win Frenchy's for
the summer! Exact guesses are automatic winners. Up to 25 families will
win. Drawings will be held at the Main Street Grille on July 3. Visit a
Frenchy's near you for a chance to win. See our schedule below:
- "Frenchy's for the Summer" Contest - Frenchy's Truck Appearance Schedule
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30 Bellfort Fuqua
Wednesday, July 1 FM-1960 Murphy
Thursday, July 2 West Little York Tidwell
Friday, July 3 Kirby (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.) - Best
"Gotta Have My Frenchy's Story in Houston" Office Suite Party - In
partnership with KBXX 97.9 The Box, GlennLock Foods will award one
winner and nine of their colleagues a Frenchy's Office Suite Party.
Stories chronicling your "Gotta Have My Frenchy's" moment may be
submitted online at www.kbxx.com. The best story will be selected by
The Box and announced during the July 3 festivities.
- Frenchy's
Anniversary Specials - Don't miss the $1.99 Campus Special Frenchy's
combo of a three-piece chicken with small fries or dirty rice, jalapeno
pepper and bread on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 only. For those
who love their wings, the three wings and fries special will be offered
at $2.99 for a limited time only. Additionally, a limited-edition 40th
anniversary commemorative cup ($1.99/each) is now available while
supplies last.
GlennLock Foods appreciates being selected by the Creuzots to take the
Frenchy's brand to the next level "We are honored to have their [the
Creuzots] trust to grow the brand and introduce new concepts like our
fast-casual restaurant models that include sit-down restaurants with
the standard Frenchy's menu, a grill menu, bar, large flat screen
televisions, and a drive-thru, all-in-one," he said.
From its humble beginnings as a po-boy sandwich stand, Frenchy's has
grown to become the hometown favorite for millions of customers over
the years, with a full Creole-style menu of sides to accompany the
famous, Creole seasoned Frenchy's chicken. Frenchy's is a strong
supporter of the Houston community annually underwriting many of our
city’s nonprofit organizations and programs. To learn more about the
legacy and future of Frenchy's, click here to view a featured
promotional video or view the video on www.frenchyschicken.com.
For additional details regarding the Frenchy's 40th Anniversary Celebration, please contact MWH Public Relations, 281.213.9554.
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