FUDDRUCKERS PUTS ITS BEST HEAD TO HEAD; OFFICIAL HAMBURGER OF THE HOUSTON TEXANS IN THE HANDS OF FOODIES AND FANS FOR SUMMER GIVEAWAY WITH WEEKLY PRIZES
HOUSTON, TX – July 10, 2015 – As part of its partnership program, Houston-based Fuddruckers is passing foodies and fans the opportunity to pick the Official Hamburger of the Houston Texans while scoring with weekly giveaway items ranging from gift cards to autographed jerseys. Now underway, the nine-week draft, ending August 27, puts two chef-inspired burgers head to head for the title.
Will it be the Three Little Piggies – a half-pound, bacon-infused patty topped with cheddar cheese, BBQ pulled pork, onion rings and smokehouse bacon – or the Lone Star Burger – a half-pound American Kobe patty, topped with pepper jack cheese, smokehouse bacon, grilled jalapenos, onion rings and smokehouse sauce – that makes the cut? Diners will decide by a tally of burger sales and social media photo shares using #fuddstexansburger. Track the competition and enter to win by visiting www.fuddstexansburger.com. Upcoming prizes include:
- July 14 – $50 Fuddruckers gift card
- July 21 – $50 Fuddruckers gift card
- July 28 – Houston Texans football jersey
- August 4 – Houston Texans football jersey
- August 11 – autographed Houston Texans helmet
- August 18 – autographed Houston Texans helmet
- August 25 – Yeti cooler plus Houston Texans and Fuddruckers themed tailgate package
“It’s July, but we can’t wait for football season to start so we can cheer on our Houston Texans,” said Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer. “Whichever burger our guests choose, nothing goes better with a Texans game than a hot, juicy, delicious Fuddruckers burger.”
Ongoing components of the Fuddruckers and Houston Texans partnership will include special offers for Houston Texans season ticket holders, meet and greets with cheerleaders and team staff, as well as brand involvement in the Houston Texans Youth Football Showcase League.
Since 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with making the world happier, one great hamburger at a time. Grilled-to-order burgers feature always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA premium-cut beef with no fillers or additives. Delicious, sesame-topped buns are baked from scratch on-site throughout the day to achieve the perfect combination of crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
And while burgers are the signature, the engaging menu offers variety for many tastes with an array of sandwiches, platters and salads. No matter what they choose, customers can customize their meal with a trip to the legendary Build Your Own produce bar, which features fantastic fixings like sun-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, sliced onions, dill pickles, pico de gallo and classic cheese sauce.
TEXAS-BASED FUDDRUCKERS OPENS ITS FIRST RESTAURANT IN CENTRAL EUROPE; FAST CASUAL EATERY ANCHORS NEW FOOD COURT AT WOLA PARK CENTER IN WARSAW, POLAND
WARSAW, POLAND – June 24, 2015 – Fuddruckers, a Texas-born heritage brand, debuted its first restaurant in Central Europe on June 20 through a partnership with Italian-based franchisee Vinum et Alia. Located in Warsaw, Poland’s Wola District, the fast casual eatery is an anchor of bustling Wola Park Shopping Center’s new food court, which was unveiled earlier this month. The site is one of ten planned with Vinum et Alia. Two have recently opened in Italy, and Switzerland is a proposed target.
According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer of Luby’s, Inc., “We are thrilled to be launching our third European location in just over a year and are equally excited to be introducing Poland to the ‘World’s Greatest Hamburgers’ featuring baked from scratch buns, which are made in house throughout the day, and 100% fresh and never-frozen beef, produced to our unique specifications and then grilled to order.”
Adjacent to Multikino cinema and Calypso fitness club, the 2,777-square-foot restaurant can accommodate approximately 130 diners. The American-style interior showcases a dynamic and playful design scheme, which emphasizes Fuddruckers’ classic, roadhouse origins. The result is an inviting backdrop that is ideal for a family gathering, business lunch or date night.
The Wola Park restaurant is the first Fuddruckers to serve an American-style pizza with five options that range from the U.S.A. Classic incorporating tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and oregano to the Podhale Spirit with kielbasa, Oscypek cheese, mushroom and onion. In addition to hamburgers and pizza, the engaging menu offers an array of soups, sandwiches and salads.
No matter what they choose, customers can customize their meal with a trip to the legendary Build Your Own produce bar, which features fantastic condiments like sun-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, sliced onions and dill pickles.
FUDDRUCKERS WELCOMES WOODBRIDGE; OPENING OF NEW VIRGINIA FAST CASUAL RESTAURANT BRINGS THE STATE TO A SIX PACK
WOODBRIDGE, VA – June 16, 2015 – Fuddruckers makes its debut in Prince William County today with a new fast casual restaurant at 14000 Foulger Square in Woodbridge. This is the sixth Virginia location for the Texas-based heritage brand, which is known as the home of the “World’s Greatest Hamburgers.” Accommodating 240 guests, the 6,523-square-foot eatery features two outdoor seating areas and is ideally situated off Smoketown Road with easy access to Interstate 95 and numerous recreation areas. It is also in close proximity to the bustling Potomac Mills shopping complex.
According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer of Luby’s, Inc., “We’re thrilled to finally be in Woodridge and excited to bring the flavors and fun of Fuddruckers to this prime spot that draws diners from around the county and state for family-friendly entertainment.”
An engaging design scheme, which references Fuddruckers’ classic, Americana origins, sets an inviting backdrop for a family gathering, work lunch or date night. Diners also enjoy a kid’s zone with video games and numerous flat screens for sport fans.
Since 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with making the world happier, one great hamburger at a time. Grilled-to-order burgers feature always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA premium-cut beef with no fillers or additives. Delicious, sesame-topped buns are baked from scratch on-site throughout the day to achieve the perfect combination of crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
And while burgers are the signature, the engaging menu offers variety for many tastes with an array of sandwiches, platters and salads. No matter what they choose, customers can customize their meal with a trip to the legendary Build Your Own produce bar, which features fantastic fixings like sun-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, sliced onions, dill pickles, pico de gallo and classic cheese sauce.
FUDDRUCKERS GETS BEACH READY WITH TODAY’S OPENING IN SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
HOUSTON, TX – May 19, 2015 – Fuddruckers, a Texas-based heritage brand, debuts a new location at 2002 Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica today. The 3,366-square-foot fast casual restaurant with seating for 82 occupies a prime corner on 20th Street, just a block from Saint John’s Health Center and minutes from the famed Santa Monica Pier. This is the seventh Fuddruckers in the Los Angeles area and eighteenth in California.
According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer of Luby’s, Inc., “We’re excited to be expanding into this dynamic community with a highly trafficked site that is in close proximity to a variety of business and leisure destinations.”
An engaging design scheme, which references Fuddruckers’ classic, Americana origins, sets an inviting backdrop for a family gathering, work lunch or date night.
Since 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with making the world happier, one great hamburger at a time. Grilled-to-order burgers feature always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA premium-cut beef with no fillers or additives. Delicious, sesame-topped buns are baked from scratch on-site throughout the day to achieve the perfect combination of crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
And while burgers are the signature, the engaging menu offers variety for many tastes with an array of sandwiches, platters and salads. No matter what they choose, customers can customize their meal with a trip to the legendary Build Your Own produce bar, which features fantastic fixings like sun-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, sliced onions, dill pickles, pico de gallo and classic cheese sauce.
FUDDRUCKERS DEBUTS FIRST MAINE LOCATION; LOCAL FRANCHISE PARTNER B&B BURGERS BRINGS ACCLAIMED FAST CASUAL RESTAURANT BRAND TO NEW ELLSWORTH DEVELOPMENT
HOUSTON, TX – May 11, 2015 – Fuddruckers, a Texas-based heritage brand, introduced its first location in Maine today through a partnership with franchisee B&B Burgers, Inc. The 3,000-square-foot, family-oriented fast casual restaurant in Ellsworth anchors a new Tradewinds convenience store complex on Route 1A near Ellsworth Falls. B&B Burgers, Inc. was co-founded by Brad Holmes and Chuck Lawrence, a longtime Fuddruckers fan, who has operated convenience and grocery stores in the area for more than two decades.
The sports-themed venue, which offers both indoor and patio dining plus a number of televisions for game days, is approximately 20 miles from Acadia National Park and offers direct access to the 85-mile Down East Sunrise Trail, a popular recreation area for hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Diners also enjoy easy access to Downeast Scenic Railroad, which offers daytrip experiences aboard a vintage railcar.
According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer of Luby’s, Inc., “B&B Burgers, Inc. has created an optimal introduction to northern New England with a prime site and strong ties to this wonderful community, where we are excited to establish the Fuddruckers brand.”
Since 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with making the world happier, one great hamburger at a time. Grilled-to-order burgers feature always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA premium-cut beef with no fillers or additives. Delicious, sesame-topped buns are baked from scratch on-site throughout the day to achieve the perfect combination of crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
And while burgers are the signature, the engaging menu offers variety for many tastes with an array of sandwiches, platters and salads. No matter what they choose, customers can customize their meal with a trip to the legendary Build Your Own produce bar, which features fantastic fixings like sun-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, sliced onions, dill pickles, pico de gallo and classic cheese sauce.
FUDDRUCKERS DEBUTS IN DELAWARE; NEW HOME FOR THE ‘WORLD’S GREATEST HAMBURGERS’ AND PREMIUM FAST CASUAL FARE OFFERS PRIME NEWARK LOCATION
Newark, DE – December 11, 2014 – A 6,430-square-foot Fuddruckers fast casual restaurant opens in Newark, Delaware today. Luby’s, Inc. operates the site, which is located at 40 Geoffrey Drive, just off Churchmans Road and in close proximity to Center Pointe Plaza and Delaware Technical Community College. The newly remodeled restaurant is the first Fuddruckers in the state.
According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer of Luby’s, Inc., “We are thrilled to introduce Fuddruckers to Delaware and believe that the family-oriented demographics of Newark make it a perfect place for this delicious brand. We are introducing a fun and friendly gathering place in keeping with the needs of the community.”
A dynamic design scheme, which references Fuddruckers’ classic, Americana origins, sets an inviting backdrop for a family gathering, work lunch or date night. The interior accommodates 194 guests, and there is seating available for 40 on a covered patio. An existing bar was removed to expand the dining area.
Since 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with making the world happier, one great hamburger at a time. Grilled-to-order burgers feature always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA premium-cut beef with no fillers or additives. Delicious, sesame-topped buns are baked from scratch on-site throughout the day to achieve the perfect combination of crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
And while burgers are the signature, the engaging menu offers variety for many tastes with an array of sandwiches, platters and salads. No matter what they choose, customers can customize their meal with a trip to the legendary Build Your Own produce bar, which features fantastic fixings like sun-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, sliced onions, dill pickles, pico de gallo and classic cheese sauce.
FUDDRUCKERS DEBUTS NEW BUILD FAST CASUAL RESTAURANT IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY; SIXTH MARYLAND LOCATION IN BRANDYWINE CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER
Brandywine, MD – November 18, 2014 – Fuddruckers opened its newest home for the “World’s Greatest Hamburgers” in Prince George’s County today. Located in the second phase of the Brandywine Crossing Shopping Center at 15810 A Crain Highway, the recently constructed, 3,800-square-foot fast casual restaurant is the area’s first Fuddruckers and the sixth in Maryland.
A dynamic design scheme, which references Fuddruckers’ classic, roadhouse origins, sets an inviting backdrop for a family gathering, work lunch or date night. The interior accommodates 100 guests, and there is seating available for 20 on a covered patio.
According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer, “We’re thrilled to be expanding in Maryland and look forward to becoming an integral part of the Prince George County community.”
Since 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with making the world happier, one great hamburger at a time. Grilled-to-order burgers feature always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA premium-cut beef with no fillers or additives. Delicious, sesame-topped buns are baked from scratch on-site throughout the day to achieve the perfect combination of crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
And while burgers are the signature, the engaging menu offers variety for many tastes with an array of sandwiches, platters and salads. No matter what they choose, customers can customize their meal with a trip to the legendary Build Your Own produce bar, which features fantastic fixings like sun-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, sliced onions, dill pickles, pico de gallo and classic cheese sauce.
FUDDRUCKERS UNVEILS ‘AUTUMN IN A BUN’ SPECIALTY ITEM ON NOVEMBER 6; GOURMET TURKEY BURGER AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS THROUGH DECEMBER 31
Houston, TX – November 11, 2014 – Fuddruckers is celebrating the season with the introduction of its “Autumn in a Bun” promotion, which showcases a freshly grilled, half-pound turkey burger topped with the soft bite of crumbled blue cheese and a generous serving of house made cranberry and apple chutney. The specialty menu item is available now through December 31, 2014. And guests can complete their feast with a fall-centric side of sweet potato fries for an additional charge.
As with all Fuddruckers burgers, diners can choose between a sesame-topped, white or wheat bun – baked from scratch on-site throughout the day to achieve the perfect combination of crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The legendary “Build Your Own” produce bar features fixings ranging from sun-ripened tomatoes and onions to pico de gallo, as well as an array of sauces to further customize a meal.
Since 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with making the world happier, one great burger at a time. Aficionados enjoy always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA premium-cut beef with no fillers or additives, plus a selection of free-range, grass and grain fed game. While burgers are the signature, the engaging menu offers something for every taste with a variety of sandwiches, platters and salads.mn
A dynamic design scheme, which references Fuddruckers’ classic, roadhouse origins, sets an inviting backdrop for a family gathering, work lunch or date night.
FUDDRUCKERS DEBUTS FIRST FAST CASUAL RESTAURANT LOCATION IN PANAMA TODAY WITH FRANCHISE PARTNER ISTHMUS FOOD SERVICE, S. A.
Houston, TX – October, 13 2014 – Fuddruckers, the iconic, Texas-born fast casual brand, debuts its first Panama location with franchisee Isthmus Food Service, S. A. today. The 2,530-square-foot restaurant with seating for 96 is ideally situated in Panama City’s Metromall on Av Domingo Díaz. Initial partnership plans with Isthmus Food Service, S. A. call for the development of up to nine more sites. Seven are targeted for Panama, which is strategically located in the isthmus between North and South America, while the remaining two will be located in Aruba, a densely populated island of 100,000 in the Dutch Antilles.
According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer, “We’re thrilled to introduce Panama to the World’s Greatest Hamburgers, which feature always fresh and never frozen 100% USDA premium-cut beef, as well as a dynamic dining ambience that is ideal for business lunches, family gatherings and a couple’s night out.”
Fuddruckers’ hallmarks include delicious, hand breaded onion rings and sought after, sesame-topped buns that are baked from scratch on-site throughout the day to achieve the perfect combination of crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
While the new sites in Aruba and Panama will share Fuddruckers’ signature roadhouse look, legendary Build Your Own produce bar and many menu items with restaurants in the U.S., some dishes, ingredients and preparations will be introduced in each locale that reinforce a sense of place. In Panama City, highlighted specialties will include corvine, a prized saltwater fish.
LUBY’S, INC. TO REOPEN FUDDRUCKERS FAST CASUAL RESTAURANT IN EL PASO, TEXAS; A PORTION OF OCTOBER 14 UNVEILING SALES WILL BENEFIT MARCH OF DIMES
EL PASO, TX – October 07, 2014 – Luby’s, Inc. is reopening a former Fuddruckers franchise location in El Paso, TX under company ownership. The 7,500-square-foot fast casual restaurant at 5030 North Desert Boulevard, which has been closed since January 2014, will be unveiled on Tuesday, October 14, debuting a number of décor, system and service enhancements that align it with the company’s newest venues. A portion of opening day sales will benefit the local chapter of March of Dimes.
The reveal of the site also signals the return of elements that differentiate this Fuddruckers from typical sites. The 230-seat space features a private party room and dedicated bar featuring a selection of beer and wine. A landscaped terrace provides outdoor seating for 44. Additionally, the restaurant will offer a full appetizer menu with items ranging from coconut shrimp and buffalo wings to quesadillas and sliders.
According to Peter Tropoli, Chief Operating Officer of Luby’s, Inc., “We are thrilled to be back in El Paso with a prime address and a product that now represents the best of the Fuddruckers brand in terms of food, ambience and service. We look forward to reuniting with regulars and introducing new customers to the World’s Greatest Hamburgers.”
A showcase for Fuddruckers’ dynamic, new décor scheme, the restaurant pays homage to the chain’s signature, roadhouse look, while catering to today’s more sophisticated tastes. The inviting environment is ideal for a family outing, business lunch or a date night.
Since its founding in 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with making the world happier, one great hamburger at a time. Grilled-to-order burgers feature always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA premium-cut beef with no fillers or additives. Delicious, sesame-topped buns are baked from scratch on-site throughout the day to achieve the perfect combination of crisp crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
And while burgers are the signature, the engaging menu offers variety for many tastes with an array of sandwiches, platters and salads. No matter what they choose, customers can customize their meal with a trip to the legendary Build Your Own produce bar, which features fantastic fixings like sun-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, sliced onions, dill pickles and classic cheese sauce.
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