Which Krystal MilkQuake flavor is your favorite? We vote Chocolate for the classics.

We can all agree that Krystal’s creamy MilkQuakes made with real, premium ice cream, Monin syrups and 100% pure can sugar are D – licious. However, with so many great-tasting flavors, we might not all agree on which one is the best. But that’s what the polls are for!

That’s right. Here’s your chance to vote for your favorite Krystal MilkQuake Flavor of all time. Simply choose one of the Krystal classics: Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry or type in one of Krystal’s unique, limited-time only flavors that you just couldn’t get enough of. There are so many to choose from including the Eggnog, Mint Chocolate Cookie, Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry, Key Lime Pie and the Caramel Oreo Brownie, just to name a few.

And you never know, your vote might just make it possible for one of Krystal’s limited-time flavors to make a come back. It’s happened before. Just take a look at this post about the Banana Pudding MilkQuake.

So join the fun and vote below. Thanks for participating!

Boxes for the 2009 Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame Inductees hit restaurants this March!

Since December of 2009 when the new class of Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame inductees was introduced, we’ve kept you updated on their Krystal experiences with links to news articles and highlights of photos and videos from the various induction ceremonies. We’ve also given you a sneak peak of the legendary Krystal Hamburger Boxes, which feature the photos and stories of each Hall of Famer. Now, we’re excited to announce that the new Hamburger Boxes will be available in restaurants starting this month – March 2010.

Soon, Krystal Lovers can visit all of the company’s 385 restaurants across the South to eat their favorite Krystal or Cheese Krystal out of the new packaging. Each box will include an illustration of the Hall of Famer, a quote that describes his or her passion for Krystal as well as personal facts such as the inductee’s hometown and favorite Krystal meal.

And because of the great response Krystal had from its Facebook Fans and Twitter Followers when asked to hear guests’ Krystal stories for the Hall of Fame, we hope to see Krystal Lovers continue this engagement online as the boxes roll out in restaurants. You can let us know when you get a Hall of Famer’s box at the drive thru or even share your own personal story for the 2010 Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame. And don’t forget to include photos and video with your submissions!

To read more about and see the full list of this year’s group of inductees, check out the Krystal Newsroom.

For all you Cheese Krystal & Chili Cheese Fries Lovers out there, check out Krystal Combo No. 3!

As you may already know, we love to hear from Krystal Lovers about everything Krystal. Whether it be feedback about Krystal’s new Sweet BBQ, Fiery Buffalo and Savory Butter “Pick Your Chik” flavors or about how fans use Krystal’s Free Wi-Fi or about Krystal’s guests’ first experiences with the brand. No matter what the topic, we want to know, which is why we recently polled Krystal’s Facebook Fans and Twitter Followers to ask: What’s your ideal Krystal Combo, if not already featured on the menu?

Here’s what Krystal’s online community had to say…

Twitter Follower: @meganwhit
@krystalist 3 chz krystals with a large chkn bite. (Its all I ever get/have gotten since ‘04.)

Facebook Fan: Tricia Hedrick Carden
2 cheese Krystals with onion rings and a shake! YUM!

Facebook Fan: Judy Close
2 chili cheese pups, 1 chili cheese fries 1 krystal w/cheese med drink all for 5.99 I’m hungry can I have my order please.

Facebook Fan: Chris Mull
5 krystals with ketchup, 3 chicken krystals, some as of yet invented sweet krystal, fries and a super large mega drink

Facebook Fan: Susan Collins
2 krystals, fries, chili {for dipping your fries in] and drink

Facebook Fan: Michael Stephen Kirby
2 Krystals, 2 Krystal Chiks, Chili Cheese Fries and a Coke. AWESOME!!!!

Twitter Follower: @Artrinsic
@krystalist One Spicy Chik, two regular Krystals, fries and a Dr. Pepper = enlightenment.

Facebook Fan: Julie Ezerski Johnson
4 cheese Krystals, Fries, and a drink. OR 2 cheese Krystals, Chili Cheese Fries, and a drink. Mmmmm… Krystal!

Facebook Fan: Josh Herrington
Ideally I’d love a 3 Krystal & 2 Krysyal Chik combo, but I think a Mix-N-Match combo would work very well. Kinda like a pick 5 items for $?.??!

Facebook Fan: Savannah Adkins
thats a great question! My combo would be 2 chiks, 1 krystal w/ cheese no mustard, a corn pup, coke and fries!

Twitter Follower: @nos4nus2
@krystalist A 100% buffalo Krystal, sweet potato fries, Peach tea.

I think it’s safe to say that if we’ve learned one thing by this survey, it’s that Krystal fans sure do love their Cheese Krystals and Chili Cheese Fries! Next time you’re at a Krystal, check out Krystal Burger Combo #3!

Thanks to all the Krystal guests who've helped make Krystal a southern tradition since 1932.

As the saying goes, “There’s a first time for everything,” and for Krystal Lovers in the South that something is eating at Krystal for the very first time. So Krystal asked its online communities to share tales of some of their best first experiences and memories with the brand. Krystal heard stories ranging from one guest who thought the Krystal Burger’s small, square shape was made specially just to fit in his hands as a boy to another Krystal Lover who shared the Krystal tradition with his grandfather for many years.

But don’t just take our word for it, read below to hear from Krystal’s Facebook Fans first hand…

Debbie Whitworth Webb
“My first experience with Krystal was back in the 1960’s. We lived in Murfreesboro, TN and the nearest Krystal was in Nashville. So a few times during the year, we would go to Nashville, to visit the stamp store and then to Krystal for lunch. It was always a special treat for us. And for those who are wondering what the stamp store was, you would save stamps you would get from grocery shopping and go spend them on really nice items.”

Tim Dewey
“I remember distinctly when I was a wee lad and the family came “to town” for some shopping and they stopped at a Krystals and I was amazed that they had hamburgers made especially for me! They fit right into my hands and were OH so yummy and I haven’t looked back since. Rock on with your bad selves!”

Jessica Viscariello
“The first time I remember eating Krystals was on a family vacation to Florida when I was about 10 years old. My parents would clip coupons from the paper, you could get 10 Krystals for $2.50 at the time. We always looked forward to it, couldn’t get them where we lived back then! Now I am lucky enough to have a Krystals about 4 minutes away. ”

Constance Susan Dawkins Lucas
Hapeville, Ga. around 1965. My grandfather used to take me and my sister there when we visited . We sat on the stools at the counter and were served Krystals and fries on glass plates. We were taken there at an earlier age, but I can only remember from around 5 years old. My granddad died in 1967, but I will/ have always treasure the memories we had at Krystal. It was “our spot”. In 2004 we took our granddaughter to Krystals for the first time. She was hooked. We drive an hour and a half to get our Krystal fix at least once a month!!

Paul Ylee
“I was six years old when I enjoyed my first of many Krystals. My Grandfather worked 3rd shift, his shift ended at 6:00 AM. My brother, sister and I were eating breakfast before going to school. My Grandfather arrived and inside his jacket was a Sack Full of Krystals… That was a Great 1st Graders school lunch…. Chattanooga, TN 1961… ( Pap Paw, George Pearson is my Favorite Grandfather)

Ron W. Hamilton
“When I was young, I would often spend the weekend at my grandfather’s and most Friday nights we could be found sitting in his favorite booth eating chili and Krystals. He was not only known by all, but expected every night as was I every weekend.
I am now past 40 and my grandfather has been gone for 10+ years. The Krystal that we went to in Columbus, GA is gone. There are others but there will never be another like the one we always called “Granddaddy’s Krystal”.
Thanks for the stroll down Memory Lane!

Buddy Justineau
“I was seven years old in 1963, and I remember going to the Krystal Diner on Vineville Avenue in Macon, GA. Krystals were 5¢ each, and my Grandparents were amazed at how many I could eat!! Mustard AND ketchup were standard back then… Very fond memory of sittin’ on those tall red counter stools with my feet a’danglin’….. d;-))”

There's still time to vote in The Chocolate Dessert Poll on Krystal.com!

Hundreds of Krystal Lovers recently voted for their favorite treat in The Chocolate Dessert Poll on Krystal.com. And we know that curious minds are eager to find out if their dessert of choice is currently in the lead. Well, look no further…

Beating out six of the seven answer options, the Brownie holds first place with 33.8% of fan votes with it’s counterpart, the Cookie Crumbled Brownie, stealing second with 22.6% of the votes. We think it’s safe to say that there are some serious brownie lovers living in Krystal country.

But if you are more of a cupcake girl or a cookie guy, there’s still time to weigh in. So be sure to visit the Krystal.com homepage and vote in the online poll.

Thanks to those of you who already participated and be sure to check back in for more poll updates.

Krystal Lovers celebrate more than five years of Free Wi-Fi use at restaurants across the South.

As you may know from our earlier blog post or your own personal experience, Krystal offers free wireless internet for its guests in locations all across the South. It started with one Krystal hotspot in 2003 showcasing Free Wi-Fi and has since been an innovative feature for all Krystal Lovers to enjoy in restaurants systemwide.

And we wanted to know how Krystal guests use and enjoy the Free Wi-Fi, so we recently polled Krystal’s Facebook Fans and Twitter followers to get feedback. We heard from Krystal Lovers who have done everything from participate in Krystal contests on Krystal.com while eating lunch to sharing on social media with friends to simply checking email. But don’t take our word for it, just read below!

Facebook Fan Craig McDonald:
“Heck yeah, when I lived in Columbus I used to go study at Krystal!”

@tpiper on Twitter:
“@krystalist I used Krystal wi-fi yesterday to make a Skype call to my wife to ask if she wanted extra pickles. (We got 30 Krystals w/chz!)”

Facebook Fan Josh Herrington:
“I use the WiFi on me iPhone everytime I go there for lunch. Mainly checking emails, Facebook,Twitter, the weather, etc…”

@bytemonkey on Twitter:
“@krystalist I use the FREE Wi-Fi at Kystal to check my Twitter, post a blog entry, and sometimes do work when the office is too rowdy.”

Facebook Fan Mark McOmie:
“I check email and read the newspaper while eatinig breakfast.”

Facebook Fan Justin Keiser:
“The Wi-Fi is a great feature of Krystals for me. Whenever I stop in I want to use it to catch up with social networking sites and news at a faster pace than just over the cell network.”

So to all our Free Wi-Fi and Krystal Lovers out there, we hope you continue to enjoy using this service as much as you enjoy your little, square Krystal Burgers hot-off-the-grill!

Join Krystal Lovers across the South on Feb. 7 as we all root for the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV!

Because Krystal loves to give back to its guests for all of their continued support and loyalty to the brand, the fast food icon promised fans that the company would in turn root for its Krystal Lovers’ football team of choice in the 2010 Super Bowl game. To do so, Krystal turned to its online communities on Facebook and Twitter.

All week long, Krystal guests spoke out with great excitement about who they want to win. 2009 Krystal Hall of Famer Kris Underwood exclaimed, “Indianapolis Colts! GO BLUE!!” Many other Krystal Lovers including Adam Johnson and Tyler Peterson stated, “SAINTS! Who Dat!”

But after a great response – hearing from more than 100 Krystal Fans, the clear winner is… THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS!

Now we do realize that this might not come as that big of a surprise, considering there are more Krystal Lovers in the South than in the Midwest. However, there are Krystal Lovers like Chad Littleton who totally go against that train of thought as you can see with his response here, “Colts! This Falcons fan will never pull for the Saints.”

Either way, what we can tell you with absolute certainty is that on February 7th at 7:20 p.m. EST, we here at Krystalist along with the entire Krystal Team and all of our Krystal Lovers across the South will be pulling for the Saints. Now let us hear you say, “WHO DAT!”

Bob and Beverly Balch are Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame Inductees #83

As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end,” which is the case for the 2009 Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies. The 10th and final inductees, Bob and Beverly Balch, celebrated their Krystal story and new honor last Friday in St. Augustine, Fla.

Friends and family were gathered around to hear the couple tell their tale – not of how many burgers they’ve eaten, but of a match made at Krystal. The story goes back five decades and explains how Bob, then a young Naval cadet, was able to woo Beverly over to his car that was parked in the Krystal parking lot in Mobile, Ala. Now 50 years and eight grandkids later, they are still enjoying a happy marriage and thank Krystal for the match-making help.

At their induction ceremony, Krystal’s executive team recognized the Balches with a life-size illustration of their very own Krystal Hamburger box, a Krystal plaque to be hung in the St. Augustine restaurant for all of eternity and a complimentary meal for the couple’s friends and family. To view photos of their induction ceremony, see below.

Also, stay tuned to learn more about the launch date for when the Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame Hamburger Boxes will roll out. It won’t be long before you’ll see the shining faces of the 2009 class on Krystal boxes in all 385 Krystal restaurants systemwide!

To read more about the Balch’s Krystal Lover story in the St. Augustine Record, click here.

Kris Underwood is Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame Inductee # 85

On Friday, Jan. 8, Krystal inducted Knoxville native Kris Underwood into its 2009 Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame. Underwood is being celebrated for his 30 plus years as a dedicated Krystal fan and for his unique Krystal story, where as a current Huntington, Ind. resident living outside of Krystal country, Underwood frequently travels more than 300 miles to the closest Krystal restaurant in Richmond, Ky. to satisfy his Krystal cravings.

At his induction ceremony, Krystal recognized Underwood with a life-size illustration of his very own Krystal Hamburger box, a Krystal plaque to be hung in the Richmond, Ky. restaurant for all of eternity and a complimentary meal for friends and family. Check out the good time that was had by all in the photo gallery below.

Gizmo tries to steal a bite of a tasty Krystal Burger

You’ve probably heard the phrase “everyone and their dog,” but in the case of Krystal Lovers across the South, it actually seems to be true – everyone and their dog loves the little, square, hot-off-the-grill Krystal Burgers. And, the proof is in the pictures.

Krystal Facebook fan Amanda McCarter Counts recently posted these photos on the Krystal Facebook wall to show how much she and her family dog, Gizmo, love Krystals. Now if only the Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame honored pets! Until then, we’re excited to feature Gizmo here as Krystal’s smallest yet biggest fan. And instead of an induction ceremony, maybe we can see about getting him a Krystal Burger treat.

If you have any fun Krystal photos, please send them our way via email to info@krystalist.com, by posting on Facebook or tweeting to @krystalist and we’ll feature them here on Krystalist.com.

Gizmo continuing to clean up the crumbs from each Krystal Burger Box.