Fazoli's to Feed Volunteers at 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

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September 14, 2010 // Franchising.com // Lexington's own quick-serve Italian restaurant, Fazoli's, will help support its home city during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games by providing meals to dedicated volunteers at the Games. Fazoli's also is giving away 32 pairs of tickets, complete with hospitality passes.

Fazoli's will serve 4,000 meals to volunteers during the Games. Volunteers will enjoy some of the restaurant's signature items, including Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo, Garden Salad and, of course, Fazoli's famous Breadsticks. Food will be prepared on site at the Kentucky Horse Park. Fazoli's also will provide 1,000 vouchers for volunteers to use at Fazoli's restaurants.

"We are very pleased to partner with Fazoli's," said Terry Johnson, WEG vice president of sales and marketing. "This is a great example of a local company stepping up to support the 2010 Games by feeding thousands of volunteers, without whom, there would be no event."

To help as many area residents as possible enjoy the Games, Fazoli's is giving away 32 pairs of tickets, complete with hospitality passes.

"This is a unique chance to experience a true world-class sporting event and Fazoli's is delighted to offer tickets to some of our guests," said Carl Howard, CEO of Fazoli's. Each of Fazoli's 16 Lexington-area restaurants will give away two pairs of tickets. Visit your closest Fazoli's to enter the drawing.

About Fazoli's:

An American family favorite for more than 20 years, Fazoli's is a leading, next generation QSR franchise opportunity. With an all new premium menu featuring freshly prepared Italian entrees, SubmarinosÂ® sandwiches and salads, along with a contemporary new restaurant design and fresh leadership, Fazoli's is well positioned for growth. Already America's largest Italian quick service chain, Fazoli's is expanding in select markets throughout the country. Founded in Lexington, Ky. in 1989, Sun Capital Partners acquired Fazoli's in 2006.

About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games:

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the FÃ©dÃ©ration Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States. Tickets to the 2010 Games are still available and can be purchased at http://www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets, at http://www.ticketmaster.com, through the Ticketmaster hotline at 1-800-745-3000, or at your local Ticketmaster outlet.

The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which marks the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $167 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan, Kentucky Ale and the University of Kentucky.

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