DALLAS, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Maggiano's
Little Italy® is proud to announce the return of its annual
Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish® campaign. This year, the restaurant
invites Guests to help raise $500,000
from now through Aug. 11 to grant life-changing wishes for
children battling critical illnesses.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release
here:
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Guests can help grant wishes by ordering one of the following
made-from-scratch, Italian American dishes from the select Chef
Features menu:
- Lobster Fondue
- Florentine Stuffed Chicken Piperade
- Parmesan-Crusted Scallops
- Banana Split Cheesecake
Or by enjoying one of the following fresh beverages:
- Vera's Lemon Drop Martini
- Wish Lemonade
Maggiano's will donate $1 for
every Chef-Features menu item and 50
cents for every select beverage ordered.
"Each year, our Guests and Teammates look forward to our annual
Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish campaign, and we are grateful to bring
it back this year to help give children once-in-a-lifetime
experiences, especially after such a difficult year for everyone,"
said Steve Provost, president of
Maggiano's. "We're not only proud to serve our Chef-Features menu,
but are also proud of where the proceeds go. Now that we're
returning to some sense of normalcy, this is an ideal time to make
a difference, and we're so thankful for everyone's support."
This marks the 17th year Maggiano's has supported the
life-changing work of Make-A-Wish. Since 2003, the Eat-A-Dish for
Make-A-Wish campaign has raised more than $9
million and has made more than 1,200 dreams come true.
"Maggiano's has been an excellent partner over the years with
their ongoing contributions that allow us to continue granting
wishes on a daily basis," said Richard K.
Davis, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. "With the
proceeds donated, we've been able to fund life-changing experiences
for wish kids that deliver hope when they need it most."
Join us in making even more wishes come true by visiting a
Maggiano's near you. For more information and to find a restaurant
near you, visit maggianos.com.
About Maggiano's Little Italy®
Maggiano's
Little Italy specializes in Italian-American cuisine served in a
warm and friendly atmosphere. Maggiano's menu features both classic
and contemporary recipes – authentic pastas, signature salads,
prime steaks, fresh seafood, regular chef specials and specialty
desserts. Maggiano's 53 restaurants nationwide offer lunch and
dinner as well as delivery, carryout services and banquet spaces
for special occasions. Maggiano's is owned and operated by Brinker
International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), one of the world's leading casual
dining restaurant companies, serving more than one million guests
daily. Brinker owns or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants in 29
countries and two territories. In addition to Maggiano's, Brinker
owns and operates Chili's® Grill & Bar.
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please visit maggianos.com.
About Make-A-Wish®
Make-A-Wish creates
life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona,
Make-A-Wish is the world's leading children's wish-granting
organization, operating in every community in the United States and in nearly 50 countries
worldwide. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and
more than 30,000 volunteers across the U.S., Make-A-Wish delivers
hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most.
Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with
a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve
emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted
more than 500,000 wishes worldwide; more than 340,000 wishes in the
U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about
Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.
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