HOUSTON, July 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The start of summer
is bringing the heat to Fuddruckers locations across the country
thanks to Duncan, SC-based
franchisee The Butcher-The Baker Management Co., Inc. Through
August 20, diners can enjoy some
additional seasonal sizzle and spice with the introduction of the
Sriracha Pimento Cheese and Bacon Burger, developed by the
franchise's Director of Catering, Brian
Timmons. The limited time feature showcases a
grilled-to-order, always fresh and never frozen, 100% USDA
premium-cut beef patty with no fillers or additives. The burger is
topped with spicy Sriracha pimento cheese and smokehouse bacon and
served on a freshly baked bun.
Timmons' signature burger was the winner of the iconic,
Texas-born hospitality brand's
nationwide Fudd's Choice Contest, which received 42 submissions
from participating locations. A 23-year veteran of Fuddruckers,
Timmons manages catering for The Butcher-The Baker Management Co.'s
nine locations and two mobile Fudds trucks across South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee.
"Cultivating the Fuddruckers brand is important to me, and I was
humbled to become the winner of this competition," said Timmons.
"Bringing pimento cheese, a classic taste of the south – along with
the contemporary Thai-born kick of Sriracha sauce – together is
reflective of our global brand. I am proud to be a part of the
Fuddruckers family and excited to have my burger showcased across
the nation."
Timmons was among the three Fudd's Choice finalists invited to
Fuddruckers' annual convention in Las
Vegas to determine the winner. During the April event,
Corporate Executive Chef Dan Phalen
prepared and served attendees the selections, who placed their
votes with poker chips. Dallas-based franchise Daltex came in second
place with their Bacon Avocado Crunch Burger featuring Provolone
cheese, fresh spinach, crispy fried onion rings and a drizzle of
chipotle dressing. The Butcher-The Baker Management Co. also nabbed
third place with the French Onion Dip Burger created by Area
Leader, Adam Miller.
According to Peter Tropoli,
Fuddruckers' Chief Operating Officer, "Franchisees and team members
are at the heart of Fuddruckers, and we were thrilled with the
creativity and work that went into the Fudd's Choice Contest. We
are fortunate to have the support of many dedicated and passionate
partners like Brian Timmons and the
husband and wife team of Allen and
Lee Ann Johnston, who opened their
first Fuddruckers location in 1985."
About Luby's, Inc.
Luby's, Inc. (NYSE: LUB) operates
170 restaurants nationally as of June 27,
2017: 89 Luby's Cafeterias, 72 Fuddruckers, 8 Cheeseburger
in Paradise and one Bob Luby's
Seafood Grill. Luby's is the franchisor for 112 Fuddruckers
franchise locations across the United
States (including Puerto
Rico), Canada, Mexico, Italy, the Dominican
Republic, and Colombia.
Additionally, a licensee operates 35 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 25 sites consisting of healthcare and corporate dining
locations.
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