SHARON, PA., Sept. 2, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube®, known for its Best Wings USA and more than 25 sauces, announced today they will host Tender Tailgates, a special event on September 5 at several of its Northeast Ohio locations. The tailgate will feature the brand's newly launched Top Gear Tenders and portions of the proceeds will benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation.
"As football season kicks off, there's no better time to host a tailgate that gives back to a great cause like the Folds of Honor Foundation," said Megan Duniec, Senior Director of Marketing at Quaker Steak & Lube®. "We encourage the community to come out and join us at this event. We're confident that local residents will find that Top Gear Tenders are a great addition to our Award-Winning menu."
The Tender Tailgates will kick off at 5p.m. Funds raised from Top Gear Tender sales will benefit The Folds of Honor Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing scholarships and assistance to families of fallen soldiers. Quaker Steak & Lube® restaurants in Medina Township, Lakewood, Sheffield, Valley View, and Vermilion will participate in this event.
The compelling décor, including race cars suspended from the ceilings, motorcycles, Corvettes and motor-themed memorabilia, combined with its craveable food and SuperCharged events, has created a cult-like following for The Lube® for 40 years. The company has more than 60 locations across 20 states and Canada.
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About Quaker Steak & Lube®:
Founded in 1974 and built in an abandoned gas station in Sharon, Pa., Quaker Steak & Lube® has expanded to more than 60 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The unique décor, including gas station memorabilia, classic cars, motorcycles, race cars and corvettes suspended from the ceilings combined with the crave-able food and high-octane events has afforded The Lube® a cult-like fan following. Today, Quaker Steak & Lube® has become one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the country, and has won hundreds of national and international awards for its wings and more than 25 different wing sauces.