HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/01/09 -- The distinctive taste of Creole-seasoned cuisine first grabbed Houstonians by the taste buds in 1969 with the opening the original Frenchy's Po-Boy on Scott Street. Still wildly popular, this hometown favorite will celebrate 40 years of providing quality meals and Houston-community care with festivities at two locations on Friday, July 3, 2009.

GlennLock Foods, Ltd. (a subsidiary of 3131 Properties, Ltd.), the Frenchy's exclusive licensee and owner of seven Frenchy's restaurants, will host a future-of-the-brand celebration from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Frenchy's Main Street Grille, 8110 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77054. Family friendly fun is central to the Main Street Grille celebration with live music by the "Young Fellas" brass second line jazz band, Houston Texans and Houston Dynamo cheerleaders, face painting, games, prizes and plenty of Frenchy's cuisine.

The July 3 party continues with a legacy celebration at the original Frenchy's, 6102 Scott Street, Houston, Texas 77021, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.

Frenchy's founders, Percy "Frenchy" and Sallie Creuzot, are extremely humbled by how Houston has embraced Frenchy's over the past 40 years. "We are thankful to the Houston community," said Mrs. Creuzot. "We have been able to maintain our family business and make good friends along the way." Frenchy's is an icon in the city for many loyal customers and an undiscovered gem for others yet to experience the flavorful cuisine and new fast-casual restaurants.

As a way to say thank you to the community, GlennLock Foods is inviting Houston to celebrate and win in three ways:

-- "Frenchy's for the Summer" Contest - Reminiscent of the early days when Frenchy's was sold out of a van, the Frenchy's branded truck will travel to seven locations with a bed full of Frenchy's boxes. Everyone guessing how many boxes there are will be added to a drawing to win Frenchy's for the summer! Exact guesses are automatic winners. Up to 25 families will win. Drawings will be held at the Main Street Grille on July 3. Visit a Frenchy's near you for a chance to win. See our schedule below:

"Frenchy's for the Summer" Contest - Frenchy's Truck Appearance
                             Schedule

                            11 a.m. - 1 p.m.            4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 30            7590 W. Bellfort              7046 W. Fuqua
                           Houston, TX 77071    Missouri City, TX 77489
                                713.771.8130               281.835.8009

Wednesday, July 1 4705 FM-1960 West, Suite A      11631 Southwest Frwy.
                           Houston, TX 77054          Houston, TX 77031
                                281.440.5617               281.495.4415

Thursday, July 2          757 W. Little York         5588 North Freeway
                           Houston, TX 77091          Houston, TX 77076
                                713.691.1001               713.694.7060

Friday, July 3              8110 Kirby Drive           8110 Kirby Drive
                           Houston, TX 77054          Houston, TX 77054
                                713.592.9115               713.592.9115
                          (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.)   Kirby (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

-- Best "Gotta Have My Frenchy's Story in Houston" Office Suite Party - In partnership with KBXX 97.9 The Box, GlennLock Foods will award one winner and nine of their colleagues a Frenchy's Office Suite Party. Stories chronicling your "Gotta Have My Frenchy's" moment may be submitted online at www.kbxx.com. The best story will be selected by The Box and announced during the July 3 festivities.

-- Frenchy's Anniversary Specials - Don't miss the $1.99 Campus Special Frenchy's combo of a three-piece chicken with small fries or dirty rice, jalapeno pepper and bread on Friday, July 3 only. For those who love their wings, the three wings and fries special will be offered at $2.99 for a limited time only. Additionally, a limited-edition 40th anniversary commemorative cup ($1.99/each) is now available while supplies last.

GlennLock Foods appreciates being selected by the Creuzots to take the Frenchy's brand to the next level "We don't take the Creuzots trust in us lightly," said GlennLock Foods COO Reginald Coachman. "We are honored to have their [the Creuzots] trust to grow the brand and introduce new concepts like our fast-casual restaurant models that include sit-down restaurants with the standard Frenchy's menu, a grill menu, bar, large flat screen televisions, and a drive-thru, all-in-one," he said.

From its humble beginnings as a po-boy sandwich stand, Frenchy's has grown to become the hometown favorite for millions of customers over the years, with a full Creole-style menu of sides to accompany the famous, Creole seasoned Frenchy's chicken. Frenchy's is a strong supporter of the Houston community, annually underwriting many of the city's nonprofit organizations and programs. To learn more about the legacy and future of Frenchy's, click here to view a featured promotional video or view the video on www.frenchyschicken.com.

For additional details regarding the Frenchy's 40th Anniversary Celebration, please contact MWH Public Relations, 281.213.9554.

About Frenchy's Chicken

Founded in 1969 by the Creuzot family, Frenchy's uses the original Creuzot recipes and is one of the most popular Creole cuisine restaurants in Houston and surrounding areas. The famous, juicy, Creole seasoned chicken accompanied by several Creole sides have Houstonians saying, "Gotta have my Frenchy's!" GlennLock Foods operates seven Frenchy's units in Houston and the surrounding areas. The original Scott Street location and the Frenchy's located inside H-E-B grocery store in Houston continue to be owned and operated by the Creuzot family. For more information, visit www.frenchyschicken.com.

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