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Shoney’s and its CEO Say Thank You and Happy Holidays by Offering its Most Popular Dessert – at No Charge and with NO Purchase Necessary This Thursday, December 2, 2021 – All Day at All Shoney’s Restaurants

AMERICA – November 30, 2021 – Why would a restaurant industry legend offer its best-selling item, a Hot Fudge Cake, featuring vanilla ice cream in the middle of two slices of cake, topped with whipped cream and a cherry FOR FREE, with NO PURCHASE REQUIRED, ALL DAY at ALL Shoney’s restaurants this Thursday, December 2?

Easy, explains Shoney’s CEO and Chairman Mr. David Davoudpour: “This is all about thanks and showing our appreciation for our valued guests. This beloved dessert – which our guests love – is our most popular by far year-round yet on this day, this one is on me and the entire Shoney’s team. Black Friday had its day, Cyber Monday had its deals yet this is Shoney’s day. We call it National FREE Hot Fudge Cake Day.”  

Shoney’s, the iconic, All-American restaurant brand, a pioneer to its peers and an industry legend, world-renowned for freshly-prepared, high-quality food at a great value with friendly service, started this tradition 10 years ago. Mr. Davoudpour decided there was a bit of a lull during the holiday season between Thanksgiving and Christmas and was yearning for a way to give back so he relied on the brand’s ace: Hot Fudge Cake. And for one day a year, FREE FOR ALL.

Shoney’s famous Hot Fudge Cake has been a brand staple since 1947 and has played a key role in the brand’s recent resurgence. Shoney’s serves over 2 million Hot Fudge Cakes each year, and for one day a year, everyone gets one for free.

“Even through unpredictable times, Shoney’s continues to shine and will keep its promise to its loyal fans and new guests to show them our appreciation,” continued Davoudpour. “Shoney’s National FREE Hot Fudge Cake Day is their day; we just get to enjoy it with them. On behalf of the brand I love so much that I bought it, I respectfully invite you to visit us at all Shoney’s nationwide and have a FREE dessert on me, and us.”

For 74 years, Shoney’s has collected industry accolades, beginning from day one. Shoney’s is consistently recognized as a premiere family dining restaurant, praised for having the best rating for value among all family dining chains while also being hailed for its service, menu variety and diners’ recommendations. Its category leadership, relevance and impact on the industry was captured in a column in Columbia, Tennessee’s daily newspaper: Columbia Daily Herald, which focused on, what else, its Hot Fudge Cake.

Since acquiring the great American eatery in 2007, Mr. Davoudpour has been on a driven and spirited mission to reinvigorate and revitalize Shoney’s, a family-friendly, southern-style restaurant brand. Shoney’s is one of the first, and has always been one of the most popular, family casual dining concepts in the United States.

In order to get back to what Mr. Davoudpour confidently calls Shoney’s “Glory Days,” the brand is now growing through franchising, following an extensive revitalization effort. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates. For more information, visit Franchising.

Shoney’s encourages guests to post their best Hot Fudge Cake pictures on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the world to see. Offer is dine-in only and will continue while supplies last.

About Shoney’s
Shoney’s is headquartered in Nashville, operates in 17 states and for 74 years, guests have enjoyed Shoney’s family-friendly, casual dining experience. Visit www.shoneys.com for more information on restaurant hours, locations and special offers. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates. For more information, visit franchising. You can also follow Shoney’s on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Shoney’s 2021 Unstoppable, Delicious and Traditional Holiday Spread Starts at $14.99;

Kids 4 and Under EAT FREE with Adult Purchase

AMERICA — November 22, 2021 – Shoney’s – a delicious and delectable home away from home go-to for decades — will be OPEN on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 25, 2021) and is offering a FREE slice of Pumpkin Pie in a year when family, friends and fellowship have never been more important.

Shoney’s, a pioneer to its peers as an industry legend, world-renowned for serving high-quality homestyle goodness at a true value topped with friendly service with a smile, is offering its revered All You Care to Eat, Freshly Prepared Thanksgiving Day Feast, starting at $14.99. Prices may vary by location. Drinks are separate. Take-out meals will be available for those who choose not to dine in.

In addition, Shoney’s Breakfast Bar will be open in the morning (call your local Shoney’s for specific hours).  The Thanksgiving Day Feast will start after that and will be available through closing. To ease the team member and guest experience in terms of timing and service, menu orders from the kitchen will be unavailable during the holiday feast.

Shoney’s All You Care to Eat Thanksgiving Day Feast is a veritable cornucopia of 20 traditional Thanksgiving Day favorites, including hand-carved (in-house), slow-roasted breast of turkey, crispy chicken, dressing, sliced ham and apples, mashed potatoes, poultry gravy, green beans, cornbread and so much more. To-Go and Take-Out options will be respectfully honored from the Fresh Food Bar. The FREE slice of pumpkin pie can be enjoyed in-restaurant or to-go.

Shoney’s Chairman and CEO Mr. David Davoudpour, a champion of restaurant excellence, calmly stated,” Nobody beats us on any day for flavor, options and value and this Thanksgiving will be no exception. You have my word. We value you; we thank you and we welcome you. Heck, we’ll even do the dishes. There is no better option for this annual gathering than Shoney’s. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. ‘Let’s Eat!’”

Shoney’s has consistently collected industry accolades for decades while being praised for having the best rating for value among all family dining chains. Shoney’s always scores well for its service, menu variety and diners being most likely to recommend the restaurant. Its category leadership, relevance and impact on family dining was captured in a must read column in Columbia, Tennessee’s newspaper: Columbia Daily Herald.

Since acquiring the great American eatery in 2007, Mr. Davoudpour has been on a driven and spirited mission to reinvigorate and revitalize Shoney’s, a family-friendly, southern-style restaurant brand. Shoney’s is one of the first, and has always been one of the most popular, family casual dining concepts in the United States.

In order to get back to what Mr. Davoudpour confidently calls Shoney’s “Glory Days,” the brand is now growing through franchising, following an extensive revitalization effort. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates.

About Shoney’s
Shoney’s is headquartered in Nashville, operates in 17 states and for 74 years, guests have enjoyed Shoney’s family-friendly, casual dining experience. Visit www.shoneys.com for more information on restaurant hours, locations and special offers. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates. For more information, visit Franchising. You can also follow Shoney’s on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Valentine’s Day Offer Allows Guests to Choose Two Items from its Special Lineup of Sirloin Steak, Chicken Alfredo and Enhanced Seafood Bar; Lovers’ Delight Ends with a Chocolate Masterpiece Made for Two

Nashville, TN (RestaurantNews.com) First comes LOVE, then comes Shoney’s.

On Friday, February 12, Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, 2021 from 4 pm to close (Dine in Only), Shoney’s, the iconic, All-American restaurant brand, world-renowned for freshly-prepared, high-quality food at a great value with friendly service, has created a lovers’ paradise at a sweet price.

Its “2 Can Dine for $24.99” allows couples to choose two items from the three offerings below:

Sirloin Steak – served with Baked Potato and Fresh Salad, Soup & Fruit Bar
Chicken Alfredo – Penne pasta topped with Creamy Parmesan Cheese Sauce and tender grilled chicken, served with a bread stick and Fresh Salad, Soup & Fruit Bar
Enhanced Seafood Bar – includes such items as Peel & Eat Shrimp, Garlic Grilled Shrimp, Butterfly Shrimp, Crab Stuffed Shells, Baked Glazed Salmon and more.

The “hearty” meal includes a FREE shareable dessert: Shoney’s famous Hot Fudge Cake, which has been a brand staple since 1947 and has played a key role in the brand’s recent resurgence. Shoney’s serves over 2 million Hot Fudge Cakes each year, and for one day a year, National FREE Hot Fudge Cake in early December, guests get one for free with no purchase required.

For singles, Shoney’s is offering the same delectable deal for $12.99, Hot Fudge Cake included.

“Nothing says I Love You like an incredible meal topped off with a mouth-watering dessert and Shoney’s is ready to put its Hot Fudge where our guests’ mouths are,” said Shoney’s Chairman and CEO Mr. David Davoudpour. “The meal features a wide variety of delicious house-made dishes for an unbeatable price, and with a delicious shareable dessert included, Shoney’s is the obvious choice on this special weekend.”

For 74 years, Shoney’s has collected industry accolades, beginning from day one. The brand was recently recognized by consumers as one of America’s Favorite Chains in the family-dining category, based on a Restaurant Business poll and was voted one of the best 8 family dining restaurants in the United States in the Consumer Picks Survey via Nation’s Restaurant News.

Shoney’s was praised for having the best rating for value among all family dining chains and also scored well for its service, menu variety and diners being likely to recommend it. Its category leadership, relevance and impact on family dining was captured in a column in Columbia, Tennessee’s newspaper: Columbia Daily Herald.

Since acquiring the great American eatery in 2007, Mr. Davoudpour has been on a driven and spirited mission to reinvigorate and revitalize Shoney’s, a family-friendly, southern-style restaurant brand. Shoney’s is one of the first, and has always been one of the most popular, family casual dining concepts in the United States.

In order to get back to what Mr. Davoudpour confidently calls Shoney’s “Glory Days,” the brand is now growing through franchising, following an extensive revitalization effort. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates. For more information, visit franchise.

Shoney’s 2020 Thanksgiving Day Feast will start at $12.99, Kids 4 and Under EAT FREE with Adult Purchase (Prices may vary by location; drink not included.) 

(RestaurantNews.com)  America’s Dinner Table will be OPEN on Thanksgiving Day and is offering a FREE dessert during a year when it is needed the most.

Shoney’s, the iconic, All-American restaurant brand and world-renowned for freshly-prepared, high-quality food at a great value with friendly service, will feature its homestyle, All You Care to Eat, Freshly Prepared Thanksgiving Day Feast, starting at $12.99. Prices may vary by location. Drinks are not included.  Take-out meals will be available for those who choose not to dine in.  Shoney’s Breakfast Bar will be open until 11 a.m.  The Thanksgiving Day Feast will start at 11:00 a.m. and will run through closing.

Shoney’s All You Care to Eat Thanksgiving Day Feast is a veritable cornucopia of all your traditional Thanksgiving Day favorites, including crispy chicken, slow-roasted, hand-carved-in-house breast of turkey, butterfly shrimp, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans with red peppers, collard greens, dinner rolls, squash casserole, macaroni & cheese, corn, potato soup, cranberry sauce, peach cobbler, brown gravy, sweet potato casserole and cabbage beef soup.  And, of course, a free slice of Pumpkin Pie!

Shoney’s will also be offering Thanksgiving Family Pack Meals To-Go on Wednesday, November 25 – Friday, November 27, that include Sliced Turkey Breast, Cornbread Dressing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Choice of 2 sides, Bread and Pumpkin Pie. Gallons of Iced Tea and Lemonade will also be available to order.  Family Packs are available to feed up to 4, 6 and 10 people. Items may vary per location.  Orders should be placed 30 minutes in advance.

“Shoney’s is pleased, privileged and uniquely qualified to host Thanksgiving, the definitive American family holiday meal, because of our commitment to quality, southern hospitality, homestyle goodness and value, said Shoney’s Chairman and CEO Mr. David Davoudpour. Shoney’s is the ideal place to share a special Thanksgiving with loved ones. It’s one of our favorite days and we’d love to share it with you. Better yet, we’ll treat you to a free dessert and even do the dishes. Let’s Eat®!”

For 73 years, Shoney’s has exceeded guest expectations for freshly-prepared, high-quality food at a great value with friendly service.  Always on-trend while never trendy, Shoney’s has collected industry accolades from day one. The brand was recently recognized by consumers as one of America’s Favorite Chains in the family-dining category, based on a Restaurant Business poll and was voted one of the best 8 family dining restaurants in the United States in the Consumer Picks Survey via Nation’s Restaurant News.

Shoney’s was praised for having the best rating for value among all family dining chains and also scored well for its service, menu variety and diners being likely to recommend it. Its category leadership, relevance and impact on family dining was captured in a column in Columbia, Tennessee’s newspaper: Columbia Daily Herald.

Since acquiring the great American eatery in 2007, Mr. Davoudpour has been on a driven and spirited mission to reinvigorate and revitalize Shoney’s, a family-friendly, southern-style restaurant brand. Shoney’s is one of the first, and has always been one of the most popular, family casual dining concepts in the United States.

In order to get back to what Mr. Davoudpour confidently calls Shoney’s “Glory Days,” the brand is now growing through franchising, following an extensive revitalization effort. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates. For more information, visit Franchising.

Guests may take their free Pumpkin Pie to-go. Shoney’s Breakfast Bar will be open until 11 a.m. The Thanksgiving Day Feast starts at 11 am through close. In honoring the traditional holiday, menu orders from the kitchen will not be taken.

About Shoney’s

Shoney’s is headquartered in Nashville, operates in 17 states and is now growing through franchising following an extensive revitalization effort. For 73 years, guests have enjoyed Shoney’s family-friendly, casual dining experience. Visit www.shoneys.com for more information on restaurant hours, locations and special offers. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates. For more information, visit Franchising. You can also follow Shoney’s on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and YouTube.

Contact:
Derek Farley
150PR for Shoney’s
704-941-7353
derek@150pr.com

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6300-Square Foot Restaurant will be Kissimmee’s Dinner Table, Adding 65 Jobs to Tourist Staple

Kissimmee, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Shoney’s, America’s Dinner Table for 73 years, is now Kissimmee’s Dinner Table.

Just when it needed some great news in an otherwise challenged year, the restaurant industry got a positive shot in the arm today from an iconic, All-American brand. as Shoney’s announced the official opening of its new Florida-based brand staple in Kissimmee.

Shoney’s in Kissimmee, located at 5764 W. Irlo Bronson Highway, will employ 65 local team members, all grateful to join the energized brand. Franchise owners Bobby and Cindy Lance have been successful business owners for more than 40 years in the area with A & W restaurants and other regional brands and are very excited about this new venture.

Shoney’s Chairman and CEO Mr. David Davoudpour could not be more thrilled: “Shoney’s is a reflection of America’s heart so it is with such amazing gratitude that I welcome Bobby and Cindy to our family as they carry the flag for our brand. They are proven winners and we are a proven brand so this is a perfect match for us all.”

The new Kissimmee Shoney’s is 6300 square feet, with 800 square feet of patio space and with a total seating capacity of 125 guests. The location has an incredible view of the Old Town Attractions’ Ferris Wheel since it is situated next to the Kissimmee Fun Spot Attraction. Pictures and décor depict the good ole days in the 1900s with its Famous Silver Spurs Rodeo, Hot Rods and Cowboys. The full liquor bar, the “Cruisin’ Bar,” was named for the cruisers who for more than 30 years have cruised down the streets of Old Town in their classic Hot Rods, Street Machines, Street Rods and Trucks on Friday and Saturday nights.

The Shoney’s Kissimmee will feature everything and all that have made the brand an American dining treasure for more than seven decades. From Mr. Davoudpour’s select favorites and his wife Christy’s Apple Pie recipe to Shoney’s Comfort Classics featuring its famous fried chicken, its new Shoney’s Nashville Hot Chicken, Crispy Whitefish Fillets, Homestyle Meatloaf and BBQ Pulled Pork will all be accompanied by various bottomless beverages.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 24, 2020) – (RestaurantNews.com)  Even if the restaurants at America’s Dinner Table are quiet for a spell, rest assured that the All-American brand Shoney’s is very busy doing what is does best: feeding its communities and at a time when a friend in need needs a friend indeed.

From its fearlessly philanthropic Chairman and CEO David Davoudpour to a beloved one-unit franchise partner a state away, the brand world-renowned for freshly-prepared, high-quality food with friendly service, is being a category leader in community stewardship, actively feeding those who need it most at a time when it is most needed. For example:

• In March, when a tornado ravaged Shoney’s hometown of Nashville, Mr. Davoudpour personally picked up the tab for Nashvillians impacted by the storm for three nights, providing comfort, assistance and a warm meal to hundreds.
• Amid the pandemic that has closed restaurants nationwide, Shoney’s franchisee in Chesapeake, Ohio, has served hospitality workers industry-wide, serving more than 4000 meals FREE via curbside pick-up, including more than 3000 All-American burgers on the past three Thursdays.
• Earlier this year, prior to unforeseen circumstances, Shoney’s committed to partner with WKRN-Channel 2 Nashville in order to support the station’s 2 Gives Back program, which serves first responders and service department in its viewing area. The program provides weekly free lunches to local heroes including fire departments, police precinct and others.

“In good times and not-so good times, Shoney’s has always supported its communities. It started decades before me and you have my word that under my watch, it will continue, with vigor,” stated Mr. Davoudpour. “Being America’s Dinner Table’ comes with great responsibility, which we embrace with pride. We are here for our team and our valued guests. Better days are just ahead yet we are with you always.”

“More than ever, this is a time to step up and give back,” said Jennifer Ford, marketing director for the Shoney’s franchisee partner in Chesapeake. “We are all in this together through good times and tough times and we want to make sure we treat those impacted with a warm meal. Shoney’s historically has always been the ultimate team player and wants to extend its best wishes for good health for all.”

In addition to its year-round and situation-specific philanthropic efforts, Shoney’s has collected several industry accolades during its 73-year history and was recently recognized by consumers as one of America’s Favorite Chains in the family-dining category, based on a Restaurant Business poll and was voted one of the best 8 family dining restaurants in the United States in the Consumer Picks Survey via Nation’s Restaurant News.

Shoney’s was recognized for having the best rating for value among all family dining chains and also scored well for its service, menu variety and diners being likely to recommend it. Its category leadership, relevance and impact on family dining was recently captured in a column in Columbia, Tennessee’s newspaper,  Columbia Daily Herald.

Since acquiring the great American eatery in 2007, Mr. Davoudpour has been on a driven and spirited mission to reinvigorate and revitalize Shoney’s, a family-friendly, southern-style restaurant brand. Shoney’s is one of the first, and has always been one of the most popular, family casual dining concepts in the United States.

In order to get back to what Mr. Davoudpour confidently calls Shoney’s “Glory Days,” the brand is now growing through franchising, following an extensive revitalization effort. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates. For more information, visit Franchising.

About Shoney’s

Shoney’s is headquartered in Nashville, operates in 17 states and is now growing through franchising following an extensive revitalization effort. For 73 years, guests have enjoyed Shoney’s family-friendly, casual dining experience. Visit www.shoneys.com for more information on restaurant hours, locations and special offers. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates. For more information, visit franchising. You can also follow Shoney’s on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Contact:
Derek Farley
150PR for Shoney’s
704-941-7353
derek@150pr.com

David Davoudpour
Chairman & C.E.O.
March 13, 2020

Dear Shoney’s Guests:

I wanted to take a moment to let you know what steps Shoney’s is taking to maintain a healthy and safe environment in our restaurants for our guests and team members.

Shoney’s is closely following all guidance issued by the CDC, and state and local governments and health departments. At this time, Shoney’s remains open to serve the needs of our communities and our team members as that is our brand promise.

Shoney’s has heightened all cleaning protocols. Our team members are frequently sanitizing all surfaces of the restaurants and changing out bar utensils as needed or every 30 minutes. They are following frequent hand washing procedures and wearing disposable gloves. Shoney’s is monitoring the health of its team members to ensure that anyone who has symptoms of a cold or flu be asked to get well at home and not put others at risk.

Please join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner at Shoney’s. We are wishing that you and your family stay healthy, safe and happy during this time of heightened concern as the safety of our team members and guests is always our top priority.

Very truly yours,

David Davoudpour

1717 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210