Final 2009 Krystal Hall of Fame Ceremony Inducts Bob and Beverly Balch
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.
























































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