Shoney’s and its CEO Say Thank You and Happy Holidays by Offering its Most Popular Dessert – at No Charge and with NO Purchase Necessary This Thursday, December 2, 2021 – All Day at All Shoney’s Restaurants

AMERICA – November 30, 2021 – Why would a restaurant industry legend offer its best-selling item, a Hot Fudge Cake, featuring vanilla ice cream in the middle of two slices of cake, topped with whipped cream and a cherry FOR FREE, with NO PURCHASE REQUIRED, ALL DAY at ALL Shoney’s restaurants this Thursday, December 2?

Easy, explains Shoney’s CEO and Chairman Mr. David Davoudpour: “This is all about thanks and showing our appreciation for our valued guests. This beloved dessert – which our guests love – is our most popular by far year-round yet on this day, this one is on me and the entire Shoney’s team. Black Friday had its day, Cyber Monday had its deals yet this is Shoney’s day. We call it National FREE Hot Fudge Cake Day.”  

Shoney’s, the iconic, All-American restaurant brand, a pioneer to its peers and an industry legend, world-renowned for freshly-prepared, high-quality food at a great value with friendly service, started this tradition 10 years ago. Mr. Davoudpour decided there was a bit of a lull during the holiday season between Thanksgiving and Christmas and was yearning for a way to give back so he relied on the brand’s ace: Hot Fudge Cake. And for one day a year, FREE FOR ALL.

Shoney’s famous Hot Fudge Cake has been a brand staple since 1947 and has played a key role in the brand’s recent resurgence. Shoney’s serves over 2 million Hot Fudge Cakes each year, and for one day a year, everyone gets one for free.

“Even through unpredictable times, Shoney’s continues to shine and will keep its promise to its loyal fans and new guests to show them our appreciation,” continued Davoudpour. “Shoney’s National FREE Hot Fudge Cake Day is their day; we just get to enjoy it with them. On behalf of the brand I love so much that I bought it, I respectfully invite you to visit us at all Shoney’s nationwide and have a FREE dessert on me, and us.”

For 74 years, Shoney’s has collected industry accolades, beginning from day one. Shoney’s is consistently recognized as a premiere family dining restaurant, praised for having the best rating for value among all family dining chains while also being hailed for its service, menu variety and diners’ recommendations. Its category leadership, relevance and impact on the industry was captured in a column in Columbia, Tennessee’s daily newspaper: Columbia Daily Herald, which focused on, what else, its Hot Fudge Cake.

Since acquiring the great American eatery in 2007, Mr. Davoudpour has been on a driven and spirited mission to reinvigorate and revitalize Shoney’s, a family-friendly, southern-style restaurant brand. Shoney’s is one of the first, and has always been one of the most popular, family casual dining concepts in the United States.

In order to get back to what Mr. Davoudpour confidently calls Shoney’s “Glory Days,” the brand is now growing through franchising, following an extensive revitalization effort. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates. For more information, visit http://www.shoneys.com/franchise/.

Shoney’s encourages guests to post their best Hot Fudge Cake pictures on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the world to see. Offer is dine-in only and will continue while supplies last.

About Shoney’s
Shoney’s is headquartered in Nashville, operates in 17 states and for 74 years, guests have enjoyed Shoney’s family-friendly, casual dining experience. Visit www.shoneys.com for more information on restaurant hours, locations and special offers. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates. For more information, visit http://www.shoneys.com/franchise/. You can also follow Shoney’s on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Shoney’s 2021 Unstoppable, Delicious and Traditional Holiday Spread Starts at $14.99;

Kids 4 and Under EAT FREE with Adult Purchase

AMERICA — November 22, 2021 – Shoney’s – a delicious and delectable home away from home go-to for decades — will be OPEN on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 25, 2021) and is offering a FREE slice of Pumpkin Pie in a year when family, friends and fellowship have never been more important.

Shoney’s, a pioneer to its peers as an industry legend, world-renowned for serving high-quality homestyle goodness at a true value topped with friendly service with a smile, is offering its revered All You Care to Eat, Freshly Prepared Thanksgiving Day Feast, starting at $14.99. Prices may vary by location. Drinks are separate. Take-out meals will be available for those who choose not to dine in.

In addition, Shoney’s Breakfast Bar will be open in the morning (call your local Shoney’s for specific hours).  The Thanksgiving Day Feast will start after that and will be available through closing. To ease the team member and guest experience in terms of timing and service, menu orders from the kitchen will be unavailable during the holiday feast.

Shoney’s All You Care to Eat Thanksgiving Day Feast is a veritable cornucopia of 20 traditional Thanksgiving Day favorites, including hand-carved (in-house), slow-roasted breast of turkey, crispy chicken, dressing, sliced ham and apples, mashed potatoes, poultry gravy, green beans, cornbread and so much more. To-Go and Take-Out options will be respectfully honored from the Fresh Food Bar. The FREE slice of pumpkin pie can be enjoyed in-restaurant or to-go.

Shoney’s Chairman and CEO Mr. David Davoudpour, a champion of restaurant excellence, calmly stated,” Nobody beats us on any day for flavor, options and value and this Thanksgiving will be no exception. You have my word. We value you; we thank you and we welcome you. Heck, we’ll even do the dishes. There is no better option for this annual gathering than Shoney’s. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. ‘Let’s Eat!’”

Shoney’s has consistently collected industry accolades for decades while being praised for having the best rating for value among all family dining chains. Shoney’s always scores well for its service, menu variety and diners being most likely to recommend the restaurant. Its category leadership, relevance and impact on family dining was captured in a must read column in Columbia, Tennessee’s newspaper: Columbia Daily Herald.

Since acquiring the great American eatery in 2007, Mr. Davoudpour has been on a driven and spirited mission to reinvigorate and revitalize Shoney’s, a family-friendly, southern-style restaurant brand. Shoney’s is one of the first, and has always been one of the most popular, family casual dining concepts in the United States.

In order to get back to what Mr. Davoudpour confidently calls Shoney’s “Glory Days,” the brand is now growing through franchising, following an extensive revitalization effort. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates.

About Shoney’s
Shoney’s is headquartered in Nashville, operates in 17 states and for 74 years, guests have enjoyed Shoney’s family-friendly, casual dining experience. Visit www.shoneys.com for more information on restaurant hours, locations and special offers. Shoney’s is offering franchising opportunities to qualified single and multi-unit candidates. For more information, visit http://www.shoneys.com/franchise/. You can also follow Shoney’s on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.