Industry News | August 31, 2012
Krystal Crave Cruiser Comes to the Rescue in MS
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The Krystal Crave Cruiser is headed to Gulfport, Mississippi, to support first responders as they begin clean up efforts from Hurricane Isaac.
This mobile restaurant will serve Krystal hamburgers, Krystal Chicks, ice, and water to those working in the area.
Doug Pendergast, president and CEO of The Krystal Corporation, says, "Krystal has enjoyed being a part of communities throughout the southeast for the last 80 years. We believe it's important for us to do our part to support those who are doing so much to help our customers. We appreciate all they are doing and hope our efforts will help."
Krystal anticipates being in the Gulfport area for the next two–five days to feed responders during the initial clean up efforts of the area.
The Krystal Crave Cruiser will be set up in the parking lot of the Gulfport Police Department, located at 3700 8th Ave.
The Krystal team will have the Cruiser open and ready to serve first responders beginning at 10 a.m., and throughout the week along the Coast.
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