A Chicago Tradition: Garrett Popcorn Shops® Celebrates 65 Years Of Sharing Handcrafted Happiness
Loyal Customers and Fans Encouraged to Join the #Garrett65th Festivities via Social Media
CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- What started in a small Shop on 10 West Madison Street popped 'A Chicago Tradition' into a global sensation 65 years in the making. Sept. 18 marks the 65th Anniversary of Garrett Popcorn Shops®, which for more than six decades has shared handcrafted, small batch gourmet Popcorn with millions of loyal fans. Garrett Popcorn is handmade throughout the day using only the highest quality ingredients and its Signature Blend of non-GMO kernels creating the enticing aroma that has filled Chicago streets since 1949.
"This is a milestone we would not have been able to reach without the people who matter most – the loyal Garrett Popcorn fans – and we pride ourselves on our commitment to handcrafting the same gourmet Popcorn today that was first served in 1949," said Scott Schroeder, Chief Brand Officer, Garrett Popcorn Shops. "For 65 years we've been freshly preparing Garrett Popcorn, one kernel at a time."
To celebrate 65 years of Handcrafted Happiness, Garrett Popcorn is offering limited time only promotions:
- Throwback Thursday: Garrett Popcorn Shops handcrafted gourmet Popcorn was originally handcrafted in old-fashioned Copper Kettle 65 years ago. As a symbol of the Copper Kettles that are still used today, Limited Edition 65th Anniversary Copper Tins filled with Garrett Mix® are available for $19.49 on Sept. 18 in Shops and online.
- Enjoy Specially Priced Handcrafted Happiness: On Sept. 18, Garrett Popcorn Shops is offering 65th Anniversary Bags filled with Garrett Mix® for only $0.65 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at all domestic Shop locations.
- Share Your Garrett Popcorn Story: Customers and fans worldwide are encouraged to join in the celebration by sharing Garrett Popcorn stories and photos on Facebook and Twitter using #Garrett65th. Two lucky fans a day will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary, Limited Edition 65th Anniversary Copper Tin filled with Garrett Mix® throughout the Anniversary week.
These limited time offers are valid at all Garrett Popcorn Shops on the specified dates. For more information, visit www.GarrettPopcorn.com. For the latest Garrett Popcorn news and promotions, "Like" us on Facebook and "Follow" us on Twitter.
About Garrett Popcorn
Garrett Popcorn Shops, a Chicago tradition since 1949, serves only the finest, handcrafted Popcorn. Every small batch of Garrett® is hot air popped throughout the day for ultimate freshness. Using only the highest quality, wholesome ingredients, cooks coat every kernel with their secret family recipes in old-fashioned copper kettles. Their Signature Flavors include: CaramelCrisp® (which can be selected with almonds, pecans or cashews), CheeseCorn, Buttery, Plain and the world famous Garrett Mix® – which blends CaramelCrisp's sophisticated sweetness with the savory goodness of CheeseCorn.
Like no other, Garrett Popcorn enchants adoring fans around the world. In Chicago, their Shops are located at 625 North Michigan Ave., Navy Pier food court, Merchandise Mart (2nd floor), 26 West Randolph St., 4 East Madison St., 27 West Jackson Blvd., 737 East 87th St., O'Hare International Airport, in Terminals 1 and 3, Citigroup Center at 500 West Madison St. (2nd floor), and Water Tower Place at 835 N. Michigan Avenue (Level 7). Garrett also brings a taste of Chicago to its Shops in New York City (at Penn Plaza between 7th & 8th), Las Vegas (Miracle Mile Shops), Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
For more information and to share Garrett in the United States and Canada visit www.GarrettPopcorn.com.
Join other Garrett fans on Twitter and Instagram @GarrettPopcorn and on Facebook by using #Garrett65th.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Kasey Salt
Zeno Group for Garrett Popcorn Shops
312-755-5462
[email protected]
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