It’s the start of Labor Day Weekend, or as some see it – the end of summer, the beginning of fall, the start of football season, the middle of Krystal Square Off Season and it’s real purpose – a weekend of rest. Oh, and don’t forget Krystal!

No matter how you plan to celebrate your holiday, Krystal will be right around the corner to help inject a little fun and deliciousness into your days off from work. And just in case you need a few ideas on how to make the most of it, we’ve listed the top 5 ways to celebrate Labor Day with Krystal. Check it out…

1. Make a Krystal Run: On your drive to the lake, beach or even mom and dad’s house, make the trip a little more exciting with a stop at Krystal to order your favorite food on-the-go. Helpful Hint: Krystal Corn Pups travel well and are easy to eat in the car.
2. A Krystal Picnic: Head to the park with a pack complete with a Sackful of Krystals and Sweet Bites for dessert. Helpful Hint: For a large family gathering, grab a Steamer Pack so there’s plenty to go around.
3. Get Energized with the Blitz: We know many of you will be enjoying outdoor activities such as water sports, beach volleyball, etc., so grab The Krystal Blitz energy drink to give you that extra boost in the last days of the summer heat. Helpful Hint: Order the Blitz “Frozen” and it will stay colder for longer.
4. Buy two Krystal Freezes, get $1 Off: Take advantage of Krystal’s limited time offer through Sept. 6 and order a round of Krystal Freezes for the whole gang after a long day. Helpful Hint: With four orders of two, you can try all of Krystal’s eight signature flavors for almost half the price!
5. A Labor Day Krystal Family Tradition: Labor Day is all about a rest from work and time with the family, so kick back, relax and enjoy a nice Sunday dinner at your local Krystal. It might just become the new weekend family tradition. Helpful Hint: The friendly employees at Krystal will serve your meal at the table, so order up because you won’t have to lift a finger!

Enjoy your weekend and safe travels to all!

All good things must come to an end, right? The warm temperatures are starting too cool down as the fall season begins. And with the end of summer also comes the final days of the summer-long Krystal Freeze Offer: Buy Two Freezes and Get $1 Off. But, don’t worry. We wouldn’t be telling you unless there were a few days left to take advantage!

The Krystal Freeze Offer extends through Sept. 6, so with four more days left, you can go on a Freeze Frenzy and try each of Krystal’s eight signature flavors: Coca-Cola, Blueberry, Strawberry, Cherry, Pomegranate, Grape, Banana and Green Apple. That’s two flavors a day, which works out perfectly since – you guessed it – you get $1 off for buying two at a time.

And we can’t let you go before reminding guests about more fun Krystal news. Yes, we admit that we’re a little sad to see our great patio weather go, but don’t forget that September brings the greatest fall event series ever… Hello Krystal Square Off VI World Hamburger Championship! Be sure to follow all the excitement on the Krystal Square Off Blog and on Twitter @ksquareoff.

The steamy, hot summer temperatures are reason enough to grab yourself an icy-cold Krystal Freeze, but now Krystal is giving you even more incentive. For a limited time only, bring a friend and buy two Freezes and get $1 off (or buy 2 for yourself!) Just watch out for brain freeze. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Enjoy any of Krystal’s eight signature flavors made with premium Monin syrups and real, pure cane sugar: Coca-Cola, Blueberry, Strawberry, Cherry, Pomegranate, Grape, Banana and Green Apple.

Or try one of Krystal’s two new flavors, Mango and Lemonade, available during summer for a limited time only.

And for an extra kick, check out Krystal’s new energy drink – The Krystal Blitz served “Frozen” or “On the Rocks.” Its great-tasting Lemon Berry flavor will have you kicking canned energy drinks to the curb.

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Ask, and you shall receive. Well, that’s the case with Krystal’s 5 for $5 Combo Meal. After numerous comments and positive feedback received from Facebook, Krystalist and Krystal.com, everyone’s favorite Krystal deal is back by popular demand.

Available now in all Krystal restaurants, the new combo meal includes five Famous Krystal Burgers, your choice from one of six side items (Fries, Lemon Ice Box Pie, Side Salad, Chik’n Bites, Sweet Bites or Chili) and a medium drink, all for only five bucks.

And that’s not the only thing $5 will get you at Krystal. Don’t forget that for a limited time only, the $5 Value Meal featuring one Big Angus Burger, Two Famous Krystals, fries and a medium drink is still available as well.

Looks like that five-dollar bill won’t be burning a hole in your pocket for long. Your biggest decision will just be trying to decide which great Krystal item to order. But don’t think too hard, you can always come back and try a different 5 for $5 combination for your next meal. And, with all the money you’ll be saving, reward yourself with a refreshing Krystal Freeze or ice cold MilkQuake. It’s the perfect ending to a perfect meal.

Although the first official day of summer hasn’t yet arrived, anyone that lives in the South can tell you that the hot weather is definitely here. And what better way to cool you off than to enjoy one of the new Krystal Freezes?

Available now are two new refreshing flavors: Lemonade and Mango. Unlike some of Krystal’s past Freeze flavors, such as the Purple Fusion (which was a former favorite of ours) that had a complex blend of tastes, both the Lemonade and Mango Freezes are simple and classic.

The Lemonade flavor is reminiscent of the old-fashioned iced lemonade that your mom used to make and serve during the hot summer months. Krystal’s Lemonade Freeze has that same crisp, clean and refreshing taste. The Mango Freeze is equally as good, with a natural mango fruit flavor that’s not too sweet or artificial. This, of course, is thanks to the fact that it’s made with premium syrups containing pure cane sugar, just like all of Krystal’s Freeze flavors. And don’t forget, the following Krystal Freeze Flavors are available year round: Green Apple, Banana, Strawberry, Cherry, Coke, Grape and Blueberry. All this talk has got us thirsty. It might be time for a midday intern snack run. Oh Rachel…

As of Yesterday, Krystal started its biggest giveaway promotion yet. If you thought Krystal’s $100 a day giveaway in February was good, then you’re going to love this. Every Wednesday in April, Krystal is giving away a $500 gift card to one lucky winner.

If you participated in February, then you know the drill. All you have to do is take the code from the bottom of your receipt and enter it on Krystal.com for the chance to win. In case you need some extra help, click here to reference this step-by-step video that’s sure to get you on the right track.

A little tip from us here at Krystalist: stop by in between breakfast, lunch and dinner for a Krystal Freeze. It’s a great midday or late night snack and comes in over eight different flavors including our favorite, Green Apple.

Buy a Breakfast Scramber, get a code. Buy a Krystal Burger, get a code. Buy a Krystal Freeze, get a code. You get the idea. The more times you visit Krystal, the greater your chances to win.

For more on the $500 Giveaway at Krystal, visit Krystal.com and don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and Twitter.

Bright and early this morning, the brand new Krystal restaurant opened its doors in Sylacauga, giving area residents a chance to enjoy the restaurant’s signature, big taste menu items hot off the grill.

Located at 1309 Fort Williams St., the new restaurant will join more than 15 additional Krystal locations in the Birmingham area – one of the company’s largest heritage markets to date.

Menu items served up at the new Sylacauga Krystal will include: the famous Krystal Hamburger; the Krystal Chik made with 100% whole breast chicken filet and served on the famous small, square bun; the Krystal Pup, a Krystal-sized hot dog served with or without chili; Breakfast Scramblers, a line-up of traditional plate breakfasts stacked smartly in a bowl and conveniently enjoyed scrambled up or layer by layer; MilkQuakes, real ice cream milkshakes made with premium ingredients; and the complete line of Krystal Freeze beverages, the company’s new frozen slush drink made from pure-cane sugar and fruit flavorings.

Read more about the Sylacauga Krystal opening here in a recent article by The Daily Home.

See new location below on Google Maps.

Sylacaugans – kiss your traveling days goodbye and say hello to the new Krystal located at 1309 Fort Williams St. You heard us right. On Monday, Mar. 16 at 6:00 a.m., Krystal will open the doors to its first Krystal restaurant in Sylacauga, Ala., allowing residents to enjoy Krystal’s variety of big taste food just around the corner.

The new Krystal will join more than 15 additional Krystal locations in the Birmingham area – one of the company’s largest heritage markets to date. Showcasing the company’s modern, new image, the state-of-the-art restaurant will feature advanced drive-thru ordering technology and a sleek, stylish dining area. It will also be an official “Krystal HotSpot,” offering free Wi-Fi Internet access to guests.

Krystal is thrilled to introduce its new breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack-time menu items served up with great hospitality, all at an unbeatable value. The fast food icon’s new options include the juicy, two-handed Big Angus Burgers, a new line of MilkQuakes made with premium, all-natural ingredients and Krystal Freezes, the company’s new frozen slush drink made from pure-cane sugar and fruit flavorings. Of course, the restaurant will also offer Krystal’s famous food items, such as the Krystal Hamburger, Krystal Chik and Krystal Pup.

For all those planning to visit on opening day, send us your photos via Flickr, Twitter or good ole fashion email and we’ll post here at Krystalist.com.

Krystal continues its expansion into Northeast Mississippi with the announcement of its third location in Columbus, Miss. this Monday, Feb. 16. Located at 2121 Hwy 45 North, the new, state-of-the-art restaurant officially opens its doors at 6:00 a.m. and will feature advanced drive-thru ordering technology, credit card and debit payment options and a sleek, stylish dining area. It is also an official “Krystal HotSpot,” offering free Wi-Fi Internet access to guests.

What’s the most exciting part about the new Krystal? It’s menu of course! The fast food icon’s full line-up of signature product offerings will be available along with its new menu choices. If you aren’t familiar with Krystal’s famous food items, such as the Krystal Hamburger, Krystal Chik or Krystal Pup – shame on you. There is no excuse. But, if you haven’t yet heard about some of Krystal’s innovative and unique offerings, we’ll let it slide.

Complementing Krystal’s core menu items are a new line of MilkQuakes, made with premium, all-natural ingredients, and Krystal Freezes, the company’s new frozen slush drink made from pure-cane sugar and fruit flavorings. Krystal is constantly introducing new, fresh flavor options, so be sure to visit www.krystal.com to see what’s available in restaurants throughout the year.

Read more on Krystalist about the company’s recent growth into the nearby areas of Tupelo and Starkville Mississippi. And check back with us later this week for a reminder about opening day. You won’t want to miss it!

We wanted to send out a reminder to all you current and future Krystal Lovers out there to stop by the “Sample Saturday” event taking place tomorrow, Jan. 17, from 1-4 p.m. at the new Krystal Restaurant in Franklin, TN.

If you’ve never been one to venture out beyond the classic Krystal or Krystal Cheese, then here’s your chance. The folks in Franklin will be sampling items such as the Spicy Southern Chik Basket with Fiesta Waffle Fries and Krystal’s ever-expanding premium beverage line, including Krystal Freezes and MilkQuakes.

The new restaurant is conveniently located at 1412 Murfreesboro Rd.  And get this – we even checked the weather for you.  Although it will be a little chilly out, the sun will be shining all day long with only partly cloudy skies.  So, get out of the house and join your friends for some much needed winter comfort food. And remember, it’s FREE! You’ve got nothing to lose.

See below for a full list of Krystal menu items that will be available for sampling…

• The Spicy Southern Chik Basket with Fiesta Waffle Fries made with 100% whole breast chicken filet marinated with classic hot sauce seasonings.
• Deliciously cool Krystal Freezes with gourmet syrups made from pure cane sugar and natural fruit flavorings.
• Signature small, square Krystal Chiks served up on the famously soft Krystal bun and topped with mayonnaise and a pickle.
• Iconically small and tasty Krystal Pups made to order plain, with chili and/or with cheese.
• A variety of premium MilkQuakes made with real ice cream. Classic flavors include Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry in addition to a few limited time options such as Mint Chocolate Cookie and Pumpkin Pie. Click here to see more flavors!