Thursday, November 2, 2023

“Queso for Heroes” Promotion Collects Funds To Bring American Veterans  Free of Charge To Visit Washington, D.C. Memorials That Honor Their Service

LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 2, 2023 — Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, is teaming up again this year with the Honor Flight Network, a national nonprofit organization, to help raise funds for U.S. veterans to visit national memorials in Washington, D.C. that honor their service, free of charge. Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant will donate $1 to the Honor Flight Network for each Chile con Queso and Queso Diablo appetizer sold at any Abuelo’s location, online at abuelos.com or through the Abuelo’s app from Monday, November 6, through Saturday, November 11.

“We thank Abuelo’s for partnering with us again this year to help us provide our nation’s veterans with a day of honor at their memorials in Washington, D.C.,” said Meredith Rosenbeck, CEO of the Honor Flight Network. “Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant and its guests are making it possible for more of our veterans to visit the national monuments dedicated to their service, where they can share their experiences with other servicemembers and reflect on the sacrifices of those who didn’t make it home. It’s an honor our veterans have earned with their service.”

“At Abuelo’s, we’re incredibly grateful to the veterans who heroically protect our freedom, so we are proud to recognize Veterans Day by partnering with Honor Flight to salute U.S. servicemembers,” said Robert Lin, President of Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant. “Helping veterans visit the capital and receive the respect and recognition they deserve is such an admirable cause, and I am thankful to our guests and the Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant teams for everything they do to support our partnership with the Honor Flight Network.”

With the motto “one more tour, with honor,” the Honor Flight Network has flown more than 300,000 veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the national memorials and monuments that pay tribute to their service. Through its nationwide network, Honor Flight provides the trips to eligible veterans to thank them for their sacrifice. Find out more about the Honor Flight Network at www.honorflight.org. To find the nearest Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant location, please visit www.abuelos.com/restaurants/.

About Abuelo’s

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant has consistently been on the leading edge of made-from-scratch, family-style Mexican food. Experience homemade cooking with rich flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine using the finest and freshest ingredients. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock, Texas, the company currently has 25 full-service restaurants located in eight states that provides in-house authentic Mexican food, Mexican food delivery, Mexican food to go, and Mexican food catering. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.

About Honor Flight

The Honor Flight Network was founded in 2005 with the mission of celebrating our nation’s veterans by inviting them to share in a day of honor at our nation’s memorials.  The Honor Flight Network is a national network comprised of over 125 independent Hubs working together in furtherance of the Honor Flight mission. In furtherance of this common goal, we have the opportunity to show our nation’s veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve. Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, to remember friends and comrades lost, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans. All honored veterans travel at no cost, thanks to the generous support of individuals and businesses around the U.S. To date, the Honor Flight Network has transported over 300,000 veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials.

The Honor Flight Network is currently honoring veterans from the WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War eras. We also honor terminally ill veterans serving during any era. Please visit www.honorflight.org or contact your Regional Hub for information on applying as a veteran or guardian for an Honor Flight trip.

Media Contacts

Abuelo’s
abuelos@nextpr.com

Honor Flight

mwatkins@honorflight.org

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Guests Who Purchase a Chile con Queso Get a Deal on a Tasty Treat — And a Chance To Keep Winning

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 – Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, today announced it will celebrate National Queso Day on September 20 with special offers on its popular Chile con Queso appetizer.

On National Queso Day, 9/20, guests who order online through abuelos.com or via the Abuelo’s App for pickup, delivery or curbside service can receive a free Chile con Queso appetizer when they use the QUESODAY code at checkout, limit one per order. Entrée purchase required. Guests who dine at an Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant can get a Chile con Queso appetizer for just $5 with the purchase of an entrée, limit one per order.

Mi Abuelo’s Rewards members who order a Chile con Queso on National Queso Day, 9/20, will be entered for a chance to win free Chile con Queso for a year with every entrée purchase. All Chile con Queso purchases by members on 9/20 will be put into a drawing and one lucky Mi Abuelo’s Rewards member will be randomly selected to win.

“Guests love our creamy, homemade Chile con Queso, so we’re pleased to celebrate National Queso Day by giving guests a special deal on an appetizer that goes perfectly with a homemade Abuelo’s entrée,” said Robert Lin, president of Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant. “It’s a token of our appreciation for our guests, whether they place an online order or join us at their local Abuelo’s restaurant.”

Always served with freshly made tortilla chips, an order of Abuelo’s from-scratch Chile con Queso is a great way to celebrate National Queso Day — and a tasty addition to any authentic Mexican meal.

Guests can sign up for free to become a Mi Abuelo’s Rewards member at www.abuelos.com/rewards/. To find the nearest Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant location, please visit www.abuelos.com.

About Abuelo’s

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant has consistently been on the leading edge of made-from-scratch, family-style Mexican food. Experience homemade cooking with rich flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine using the finest and freshest ingredients. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock, Texas, the company currently has 25 full-service restaurants located in eight states that provides in-house authentic Mexican food, Mexican food delivery, Mexican food to go, and Mexican food catering. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.

Media Contacts
abuelos@nextpr.com

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Teachers and staff with a valid school ID will receive a key tag for free chile con queso

LUBBOCK, Texas, Aug. 3, 2023 — Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, today announced that the restaurant is celebrating teachers and school staff with a back-to-school gift: a free Teacher Appreciation Key Tag they can use to get an order of delicious queso when they make a purchase during a visit to Abuelo’s throughout the school year.

Educators and school faculty who show a valid school ID at a participating Abuelo’s location between August 7 and 11 can pick up their free Teacher Appreciation Key Tag, one per person, while supplies last. By showing their key tag at every visit, educators and school staff can receive a free queso with their order until the promotion ends on May 31, 2024.

“Teachers and school staff work hard to create a safe, fun learning environment for kids, and they deserve wider recognition for the critical role they play in our communities,” said Robert Lin, president of Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant. “As back-to-school time rolls around, the Abuelo’s team is proud to offer this gift as a token of our deep esteem and respect for educators and school faculty.”

Abuelo’s homemade creamy cheese dip, accompanied by freshly made tortilla chips, is a popular item at the restaurant. The Abuelo’s team invites teachers and school employees to come to the restaurant as honored guests so they can relax and unwind while enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine, including a free order of queso with their purchase.

To find the nearest Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant location, please visit www.abuelos.com.

About Abuelo’s

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant has consistently been on the leading edge of made-from-scratch, family-style Mexican food. Experience homemade cooking with rich flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine using the finest and freshest ingredients. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock, Texas, the company currently has 25 full-service restaurants located in eight states that provides in-house authentic Mexican food, Mexican food delivery, Mexican food to go, and Mexican food catering. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.

Media Contacts
abuelos@nextpr.com

Friday, July 21, 2023

Integrated Software Streamlines To-Go Pickup for Guests Who Order Using the Abuelo’s  App or Abuelos.com, Reducing Wait Time and Maintaining Food Freshness

LUBBOCK, Texas, May 16, 2023 — Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, today announced the company has partnered with Flybuy Pickup, an advanced platform that uses proprietary machine learning and location AI to make to-go order pickup operations more efficient and improve the guest experience. The integrated software makes ordering to go from Abuelo’s quick and easy and enables efficient order delivery curbside when guests arrive.

“We want to make the to-go experience personal and hassle-free for our guests who order food from Abuelo’s,” said Robert Lin, president of Abuelo’s. “We’re also committed to guest privacy, so the Flybuy Pickup partnership is a perfect fit since the location feature is used only with guest permission during the pickup process. The software is fully integrated with the Abuelo’s app and site to ensure we can deliver food curbside when it is freshest and at the correct serving temperature.”

Guests can place their order using the Abuelo’s app or online at Abuelo’s.com. They’ll receive a text with a link to tap when they are on their way to pick up the order. With guest permission, the software tracks their location while en route so the Abuelo’s team can prioritize the order for the guests arrival time. When the guest arrives, they can park at a designated curbside pickup spot, tap the “I am here” link, and an Abuelo’s team member will bring the order to the vehicle. Location tracking ends at pickup.

With the Flybuy Pickup integration, Abuelo’s optimizes the curbside pickup process to ensure guests have the fastest, best, most personalized experience possible. It allows local Abuelo’s teams to anticipate each guests arrival so wait times are shorter and to-go orders are served at the correct temperature.

“Our partnership with Flybuy Pickup makes getting a to-go meal from Abuelo’s almost completely effortless after the guest places an order,” Lin noted. “All guests have to do is tap their screen a couple of times, first to let us know that they’re on the way and again when they arrive, and we’ll take care of everything else. It makes getting freshly prepared Mexican food from Abuelo’s easier than ever, and that can give busy families more time to spend with each other.”

To find the nearest Abuelo’s location, please visit www.abuelos.com.

About Abuelo’s

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant has consistently been on the leading edge of made-from-scratch Mexican food, combining homemade cooking with rich flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine using the finest and freshest ingredients. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock, Texas, the company currently has 26 full-service restaurants located in nine states. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.

Media Contacts
Emma Maurice
908-635-9410
abuelos@nextpr.com

 

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Money Raised During Abuelo’s “Queso for Heroes” Promotion Helps Honor Flight Fulfill Its Mission to Transport Veterans to Washington, D.C. at No Charge

LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 9, 2021 — Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, is paying tribute to America’s veterans again this year by partnering with Honor Flight, a nonprofit that transports veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit national memorials that honor U.S. service members. Abuelo’s will donate $1 to Honor Flight for each Chile con Queso appetizer sold from Sunday, November 10 through Saturday, November 14, at every Abuelo’s location.

“Our partnership with Abuelo’s helps us transport veterans to visit the nation’s capital to remember comrades and share their experiences,” said Meredith Rosenbeck, CEO of Honor Flight. “We are grateful to the Abuelo’s team and restaurant guests who make this fundraiser a success. Without the generosity and support of donors and sponsors, the services we provide to veterans wouldn’t be possible.”

“We’re proud to partner with Honor Flight to pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed in defense of freedom,” said Robert Lin, President of Abuelo’s. “Our team members and guests did a wonderful job in past years raising funds for this cause, and we anticipate another successful year. We owe our veterans everything, so it is an honor to salute them again this year with an Honor Flight promotion.”

Thanks to sponsors and donors, veterans who participate in Honor Flight trips are able to travel to Washington, D.C. at no cost as a sign of appreciation and gratitude for their service. Veterans on Honor Flight trips get an opportunity to visit memorials and monuments in the capital, pay tribute to lost friends and share their stories with fellow veterans. Find out more at www.honorflight.org.

About Abuelo’s

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s has consistently been on the leading edge of authentic Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations, and superior service in a true Mexican courtyard atmosphere. Abuelo’s has received national accolades as the top-ranked Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant and as one of America’s top overall restaurant chains in four consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock, Texas, the company currently has 27 full-service restaurants located in nine states. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.

About Honor Flight

The Honor Flight Network was founded in 2005 with the mission of transporting our nation’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials and monuments dedicated to honoring their service and sacrifice. The Honor Flight Network is a national network comprised of independent Hubs working together in furtherance of the Honor Flight mission. In furtherance of this common goal, we have the opportunity to show our nation’s veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve. Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, to remember friends and comrades lost, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans. All honored veterans travel at no cost to the veteran.  To date, the Honor Flight Network has transported over 230,000 veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials.

The Honor Flight Network is currently serving veterans from the WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War eras. We also serve terminally ill veterans serving during any era. Please visit www.honorflight.org or contact your Regional Hub for information on applying as a veteran or guardian for an Honor Flight trip.

Media Contacts

Emma Maurice

908-635-9410

emaurice@nextpr.com

Carol Harlow

media@honorflight.org

(202) 480-3129