New Krystal in Panama City Beach Opens July 24

Posted on July 23, 2009

Krystal Returns to Panama City Area with New Company-Owned Restaurant Featuring a Sleek, Spacious Design and Expanded Menu

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Krystal Company announced today that its new, company-owned Krystal restaurant in Panama City Beach, Fla. will officially open its doors at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24. Located at 9958 Hutchison Blvd, the restaurant will feature advanced drive-thru ordering technology, credit card and debit payment options, free Wi-Fi Internet access, a sleek, stylish dining area and the company’s complete line-up of signature menu items along with exciting, new menu choices.

“We are thrilled to finally open a brand new Krystal showcasing our updated sleek and spacious design developed to better accommodate our Panama City Beach guests,” said Fred Exum, chief executive officer, The Krystal Company. “Along with our signature menu items, the new Krystal will feature all of our exciting new menu options, including our two-handed Big Angus Burgers and new line-up of premium MilkQuakes and Freezes. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack time, guests can expect a great variety of menu choices served up with great hospitality, all at an unbeatable price.”

Just in time for summer, The new Krystal in Panama City Beach will highlight some of the fast food icon’s new menu items that are sure to cool guests down while temperatures heat up. Krystal Freezes, the company’s new frozen slush drink featuring pure-cane sugar and natural flavorings, and MilkQuakes, a new line of real ice cream milkshakes made with premium, all-natural ingredients, are just a few of the refreshing options for guests during the hot summer months.

The restaurant will also offer its full line-up of signature products that are distinctive in size and shape, delivered fresh and perfect for anytime of the day. Among these popular items includes the famous Krystal Hamburger, served hot off the grill with fresh onions and topped with mustard and a pickle; the Krystal Chik, made with 100% whole breast chicken filet and served on the famous small, square bun; the Krystal Pup, a Krystal-sized hot dog served with or without chili; and Breakfast Scramblers, a line-up of traditional plate breakfasts stacked smartly in a bowl and conveniently enjoyed scrambled up or layer by layer.

And for a limited time only, Krystal’s $5 Value Meal will be featured at the Panama City Beach restaurant and include One Big Angus Burger, two Krystal Burgers, fries and a medium beverage. This special offer complements Krystal’s entire line of Big Angus Burgers, which are available year round. All of Krystal’s Big Angus Burger options come made to order with 100% Angus beef and topped with grape tomatoes, lettuce and cheese, all served as a basket meal with fries and a drink.

Guests dining in at the new Krystal will enjoy a fresh interior design that pays tribute to the traditional Krystal look while showcasing the company’s modern, new image. The interior spaces are bright and shiny, harking back to Krystal’s heritage with white tile, chrome, shiny stainless steel, and very clean, contemporary appearances.

The Krystal Company

Founded in 1932, Krystal restaurants have become more than sparkling-clean eateries where friendly employees serve up fresh, delicious food. Krystal has become a cultural icon and an experience that virtually every man, woman and child in the South has shared. The Krystal brand – and the great food, service, value and setting that it represents – has taken a prominent place in the South’s cultural landscape. The Krystal Company is the oldest quick service restaurant chain in the South and the second oldest in the United States. The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based company currently has 383 restaurants in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. For more information, visit the Krystal website.

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