HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As the
big game quickly approaches in Houston, hometown of Luby's, Inc., two of the
company's unique, family-friendly restaurant brands are celebrating
with a national fundraising initiative leading up to the
February 5 kickoff. Beginning
immediately, fast casual favorite Fuddruckers and landmark
cafeteria chain Luby's will each be donating 15% of sales from
select menu items to support Souper Bowl of Caring, which works to
empower young people, as well as mobilize those looking to fight
hunger, poverty and homelessness. Started by a youth group in 1990,
the non-profit has since gone global, collecting more than
$100-million for a myriad of
causes.
According to Peter Tropoli, Chief
Operating Officer of Luby's, Inc., "We are committed to ending
hunger in our communities. Our from-scratch and made daily soup at
Luby's warms the soul, and we are pleased to donate 15% of our soup
sales to this important cause. Souper Bowl of Caring is an
incredibly deserving non-profit that turns this exciting time of
the year into a massive fundraising initiative to unite and better
our world."
Visit any one of Luby's 91 neighborhood-centric locations –
known for their made-from-scratch comfort food and focus on
quality, value and convenience – through game day, and the purchase
of a cup or bowl of any delicious soup will impact those in need.
Lunch or dinner options range from Home-Style Chicken Noodle to
Seafood Gumbo.
Since 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with making the world
happier, one great hamburger at a time, and Souper Bowl of Caring
is no exception. In the Lone Star State, including the NRG Stadium
location,15% of each signature Texans burger – a BBQ seasoned,
half-pound 100% USDA premium-cut beef patty topped with cheddar
cheese, chopped brisket, fried jalapenos and BBQ sauce – will buoy
the cause. The remaining 129 Fuddruckers restaurants through the
U.S. will spotlight the moist, tender and flavorful American Kobe
burger with add on options including smokehouse bacon, fried egg,
grilled mushrooms and chili.
About Luby's, Inc.
Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) operates
173 restaurants nationally: 91 Luby's Cafeterias, 73 Fuddruckers, 8
Cheeseburger in Paradise and one Bob
Luby's Seafood Grill. The Company is the franchisor for 113
Fuddruckers franchise locations across the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada, Mexico, Italy, the Dominican
Republic, Panama,
Poland, Chile, and Colombia. Additionally, a licensee operates 34
restaurants with the exclusive right to use the Fuddruckers
proprietary marks, trade dress, and system in certain countries in
the Middle East. The Company does
not receive revenue or royalties from these Middle East restaurants. Luby's Culinary
Contract Services provides food service management to 23 sites
consisting of healthcare higher and corporate dining locations.
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