We want to see your face on a Krystal Box - so enter your Krystal story now!

With it being the last day to submit your Krystal stories for the 2010 Krystal Lovers Hall of Fame, we’re going to skip all the background info and get right to the point. You know the drill…

To Enter:

• Visit Famouskrystal.com/hall-of-fame/
• Submit story to Krystal’s Facebook Wall
• Tweet story to @krystalist on Twitter
• Email story to info@krystalist.com
• Leave comment/story here on the Krystalist blog

Stay tuned to hear if you’ve been chosen as one of Krystal’s lucky inductees!

Sign up on Krystal.com to learn about Krystal Gift Card Giveaways and more!

A big thank you goes out to all of the Krystal Lovers who participated in the recent online Krystal Consumer Survey with a special congratulations going to the 10 lucky $100 Krystal Gift Card Winners:

1. Mike of Chattanooga, Tenn.
2. Ellen Tarleton of Gray, Ga.
3. Becky Williams of Holly Pond, Ala.
4. Nancy Schroeder of Birmingham, Ala.
5. Kimberly Streeter of Jacksonville, Fla.
6. Scotty Lewis of Elmwood, Tenn.
7. Teresa Murray of Cleveland, Tenn.
8. Susan Owens of Mobile, Ala.
9. Angela Brooks of Macon, Ga.
10. Ashlie Wilson of Atlanta, Ga.

As always, Krystal values your comments, opinions and suggestions and appreciates your loyalty to the brand. To participate in more Krystal surveys and giveaways, be sure to sign up for the Krystal Lover’s Newsletter here.

Visualize yourself enjoying a Cheese Krystal hot-off-the-grill and feel the stress melt away!

For all the Krystal Lovers out there with hectic schedules and busy lives, this post is for you! It’s National Stress Awareness Month this April and we want to give a few tips to help you relax and reduce the stress in your world “Krystal-style!”

• Soak Up Some Sun: Take 5, 10, 15 minutes or more to get outside, fill your quota of Vitamin D for the day and enjoy the sunlight and fresh air. And, if you have more time – plan a Krystal picnic for yourself and kick back with your favorite book, a Krystal Burger, fries and a refreshing beverage.
• Visualization Techniques: Ease stress and anxiety by picturing yourself in a calm place or imagining that you are on the beach with the wind blowing and the waves crashing. Or for Krystal Lovers, just picture yourself with a Krystal Burger in one hand and an ice cold soft drink in the other. Ahh…
• Aromatherapy: Certain scents have been found to have a calming, relaxing effect on the human body, such as Lavender. You can buy a lavender-scented candle to keep at work or at home. Another option for Krystal Lovers is to sit down with a Sackful of Krystals and enjoy the aroma of the steamed-in onions atop the burger served hot off the grill.
• Find “ME” Time: Take at least 15 minutes for yourself everyday to do something that you enjoy. Could be anything from catching up on your favorite celebrity gossip to taking a walk to listening to music in the car to stopping by Krystal for a midday snack or treat.
• Meditation: When all else fails and you only have a few minutes to relax, just take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Repeat for a couple minutes until you find yourself calm down.

Have any more suggestions for a stress-free life? Share them with us here, on Facebook and Twitter @krystalist.

What's your best April Fool's Day story?

Today is April Fool’s Day – otherwise known as the day that people all around the U.S. put on their most convincing looks so that not even a smirk is made as these folks casually tell their friends and family members the most outrageous lies or ridiculous stories. And, we’re guessing that our very own Krystal Lovers have been among the group who has pulled a few good ones in their day. But how good?

We want to know your most memorable April Fool’s Day prank ever carried out in the past. Were you the one doing the fooling or were you the one fooled? Tell us what worked, what you would do differently, the reactions of those tricked and most importantly – would you do it again?

And, just in case you haven’t thought of anything good yet for this year, we’re here to make sure you don’t get caught off guard without any tricks up your sleeve. You can be ready to strike back with the following to get Krystal Fans talking, “Did you hear that Krystal took the Krystal Burger off the menu?”

We know what you’re thinking, “That’s just crazy talk!” Or is it?

There is nothin' like the taste of a Krystal Burger served hot off the grill!

If you’re familiar with Krystal, then you might have also heard of the fast food eatery White Castle. And although Krystal is a Southern brand and White Castle is located primarily in the Northeast, the two burger joints are frequently compared to one another because of their small, square-shaped menu items. Hence, the burger poll featured recently on A Hamburger Today.

However, any true Krystal Lover can tell you that there is in fact no comparison to the Famous Krystal Burger served hot off the grill with an all-beef burger patty and steamed-in onion flavor that just can’t be found anywhere else. And we know you agree, which is why we’re asking you to share your opinion on A Hamburger Today’s Poll.

To vote, simply sign-in on A Hamburger Today, visit this LINK and vote for Krystal! We thank you for it.

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;-))”

Enjoy 10 Krystal Burgers for only $4.99 this Super Bowl Sunday!

Krystal Lovers already know which team they will be rooting for come February 7 (The New Orleans Saints!), but do these football fans already have their game day menus planned out? Well no need to stress because Krystal has done the work for you!

Introducing Krystal’s special offer for Super Bowl Sunday: 10 Famous Krystal Burgers for $4.99. That’s right – you can get 10 all-beef, steamy Krystals hot off the grill for less than five bucks on February 7, 2010 with no coupon necessary.

Depending on your party size, you can pick up one, two, three (or more!) orders only hours before the game and be ready to serve in minutes. It’s easy, quick and a steal! And the best part is, if you run out of burgers at half time, you can make a quick trip back to Krystal for a few more orders because the offer lasts all day long!

So start a new game day tradition with Krystal for Super Bowl XLIV and take advantage of this limited time offer available one day only on February 7. GEAUX SAINTS!

A hungry group of new and veteran Krystal Lovers all take a bite of their Krystal Burgers at once!

We think most Krystal Lovers would agree that when you get a Krystal craving, you want to satisfy it right then and there. And apparently this school of thought is no exception to Krystal Lover and Facebook Fan Valorie Spencer of the Palm Harbor, Fla. area.

On this fine Friday afternoon, Spencer was home with her kids and a few of their friends who had the day off from school, when they all decided it was time for Spencer to deliver on a long-time promise: a road trip to Krystal. With the nearest Krystal restaurant located 45 minutes away in Tampa, it was a rare treat for the group. According to Spencer, “Three of the boys had never eaten a Krystal before and in fact, two of them had only experienced White Castle (frozen) at my house once before. They were really excited about the trip to a genuine Krystal location.”

Spencer continued, “The kids now want to make the trip a regular thing.” And how could we blame them! The group consumed a total of 40 Krystal Burgers, an order of chili cheese fries and a number of MilkQuakes. They also left with an additional 24 Burgers – a full Steamer Pack – and stopped at a friends house to slide a few to a fellow friend who wasn’t able to make the trek. I guess you could say that Spencer, with the help of her daughter, is like the Santa Claus of Krystal.

For this dedication and loyalty to the Krystal brand, we want to say thank you and show our appreciation with a little feature here on Krystalist. To see photos of the Spencer family and friends enjoying their Krystal Burgers, see below. It looks like one young gentleman might even have a future in the art of Krystal Box Stacking.

Banana Pudding is a favorite among dessert eaters in the South. Just ask all of the Krystal Lovers who were introduced to the Banana Pudding MilkQuake last summer. It was so good, it’s making a comeback. And, it’s not the only new flavor being featured this summer. Say hello to it’s little friend,  The Caramel Oreo Brownie MilkQuake.

Made to order with premium vanilla ice cream, real banana pudding and Vanilla Wafers, The Banana Pudding MilkQuake is blended fresh on the spot and topped off with the perfect portion of whipped cream. When you drink this ice cream delight, the only difference your mouth will notice between the MilkQuake and some good ‘ole Southern banana pudding is the fact that it is icy cold and you’re sippin’ it through a straw.

The Caramel Oreo Brownie MilkQuake is also a nice cold alternative during the hot summer months. Say goodbye to the simple, plain brownie you’ve always known because once you taste this Quake made with real chocolate ice cream and premium caramel blended with chunks of Oreo cookie and brownie, you’ll never go back. It’s guaranteed to satisfy even the strongest sweet tooth and chocolate cravings.

So don’t delay, both the Banana Pudding and Caramel Oreo Brownie MilkQuakes are available for a limited time only and you don’t want to miss out. And for all you fast drinkers, check out our recent post with tips on how to help relieve brain freeze. It could save your life or prevent a head ache. Same thing.

It’s Breakfast Time at Krystal and they’re giving away (10) $25 Krystal Gift Cards per week for four weeks, starting now through the end of June – with NO purchase necessary! To enter the contest, visit ItsBreakfastTime.com and include your name and email. And viola, you’re done!

We’re sure you don’t need any help deciding which great Krystal breakfast items to order, but it doesn’t hurt to see all your options. Did you know there are over 15 different breakfast choices, and that doesn’t even include their tasty side items. From the Pancake Breakfast Scrambler to The Express Breakfast Plate to the Omelet Toast Sandwich and even Krystal’s new Sweet Bites, you could order a new Breakfast menu item for two weeks straight and still not have tried them all.

That’s right, Krystal has done it again! More great prizes, with absolutely no catch. It’s just another way for the folks at Krystal to say thanks to their loyal Krystal Lovers.