With an ongoing commitment to supporting the families and communities that support us, Shoney’s is engaged with causes and activities that help our neighbors and public-service professionals. We’re privileged to give back and proud to share the good news about our efforts.
Thank you to Restaurant Business Magazine and all of our wonderful fans for honoring us as one of “America’s Favorite Family-Dining Restaurants”. We couldn’t be more flattered. Click here to read more
As a longstanding and iconic American brand for more than 70 years, Shoney’s is proud to stand for American values every day. That’s why we recently put that ethos to work we hosted more than 100 at-risk youth and put them face-to-face and hand-in-hand with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department at its Dinner for Hope […]
Shoney’s Chairman and CEO David Davoudpour announced on July 17 that Shoney’s will phase out plastic straws in all of its company-owned stores by 2020. “America has spoken and Shoney’s always listens and for the sake of the environment and our communities, we are taking action,” said Mr. Davoudpour. “We are in the people business […]
Shoney’s Initiative Benefitting the Boy Scouts of America® Learning for Life Navigators Program Has Provided 176 Scholarships Since 2006 Nashville, TN Shoney’s makes a difference in the communities it serves every day. Through its sponsorship of a unique scholarship program benefiting the Boy Scouts of America’s Navigators program, the Shoney’s initiative has awarded $536,000 changing […]
Shoney’s opened its first mall location at Sugarloaf Mills in Duluth, Ga. “No longer will you have to come to the mall and eat once-frozen chicken or beef,” Davoudpour said. “All of our food will be fresh. Our chicken will be hand-breaded, our beef will be hand-seasoned … it will all be great food from a great menu.” Read […]
Thanks to Shoney’s Executive Chef, Will Eudy, a team of students from Glencliff High School claimed second place in the National Restaurant Education Foundation Tennessee ProStart Competition. “As an iconic American brand, we always want to pave the way for America’s future through involvement in education initiatives,”said Davoudpour. “And of course, we love to teach students how […]
David Davoudpour used his personal funds to ensure the ‘My Future, My Way’ career event could be held at the Nashville Music City Center. The event involved over 20 schools and 200 companies and urges students to learn about career opportunities in their field of choice. Read more.
Shoney’s introduced a weekend seafood buffet to its menu for a limited time. “Everyday, America is looking for fresh quality food at a great value with friendly service.And at this time of year, they are also looking for incredible seafood choices,”said David Davoudpour. Read more.
The Shoney’s 7th annual 5k Family Walk & Run raised $17k for the Nashville Police Department. “Shoney’s is absolutely committed to Nashville and the men and women who keep our city safe,” said Shoney’s CEO David Davoudpour. “We are thrilled to continue sponsoring this premier event that unites families and runners from across the region […]
Last November, more than 7,000 Metro Public School freshmen converged on the Music City Center to take part in the My Future, My Way Career Exploration Fair. 2015 was the seventh year for the fair, which gives young people a chance to visit dozens of displays staffed by Middle Tennessee employers and talk one-on-one […]