If you’ve been following us here at Krystalist the past few weeks, then you know what Monday means – More Value!

Whether you are upsizing your Krystal Value meal so you can share with friends, because you’re starving or you want to save some for later, we here at Krystalist think any reason is a great one. And now Krystal makes it more affordable than ever to get more bang for your buck, so be sure to take advantage while the offer lasts.

Stay tuned for more Value Meal specials to come!

Look out for this image on Krystal.com to enter your code for the chance to win!

On Wed., Nov. 25, Krystal kicked off it’s 30-day long Holiday Giveaway. And with only one day down, there are already 12 $10 gift card winners!

To see yesterday’s list of the lucky 12 and all 360 winners throughout the giveaway, check back to this exact post on Krystalist.com to see daily updates listing each group of 12 winners. You can also visit Krystal’s Twitter page @krystalist to find out if you will receive a $10 Krystal gift card this holiday season.

Remember, all you have to do is take the code from the bottom of your Krystal receipt and enter it on Krystal.com for the chance to win, so make sure you stop by your local Krystal restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner to get in on the action.

To see the list of Krystal winners, click below. For more information, visit Krystal.com.

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New Krystal.com integrates Krystal's social web presence and lets guests learn about new menu items, connect with fellow fans and more.

Welcome to the all new Krystal.com (Beta).

We’re now serving up a cleaner, smarter and more interactive site designed to make your online experience with Krystal one that excites the appetite, keeps you informed and lets you connect, share and be heard.

We’ve been listening to your feedback, and with our site’s fresh new look and innovative design, it’s now easier than ever for you to navigate and find the information you crave, like our latest promotions, product information and the location of your nearest Krystal restaurant. At any time, you’re just one-click away from all your Krystal needs.

Highlights of the new Krystal.com include:

• A dynamic home page that not only showcases Krystal’s exciting new menu choices with high-impact imagery but also serves as an up-to-the-minute dashboard for key sections of the site. Guests are also able to have their voices heard directly on the home page by participating in polls, and they’re just one click away to Krystal’s blog and social media sites.
• An interactive “Menu” page puts the spotlight on all of your favorite Krystal menu items, and allows you to easily filter your menu search by day part or category. Each product on the Krystal menu has its own dedicated page that includes nutritional information and product photos. You’re also able to review your favorite meal and share with friends online with just a click of your mouse.
• A “Connect” page fully integrates Krystal’s social web presence, making it simple for visitors to join Krystal’s online communities on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and more. Guests can become a Facebook fan, spark new conversations on Twitter and watch videos all from one online location.
• A “Promotions” page makes sure you’re the first to know what’s new at your local Krystal restaurant and about upcoming events and giveaways while also serving up delicious Krystal recipes to spice up your next Krystal get together.
• A “News” page serves as the source for all Krystal press releases while also integrating stories and posts from Krystalist, the official blog of Krystal.

The initial beta launch of the new Krystal.com is just the first step to our fresh and modernized look online. For now, the site is in its “beta” phase so that it can easily evolve and be enhanced based on your feedback as well as with the ever changing web itself.

We thank you for being loyal fans of Krystal and welcome your feedback and comments on how to improve your experience at Krystal.com. Please email us anytime at info@krystalist.com.

Win $50 of cold hard Krystal cash by participating in a little Halloween fun!

The countdown to Halloween continues, and with the clock ticking that means there are only three days left to send in your Krystal Pumpkin Carvings and Halloween Recipes to win a $50 Krystal Gift Card.

If you need a little help with creativity, check out FamousKrystal.com/Krystal-Treat/ where Krystal has featured two fun Krystal Halloween recipes to help make your party one to remember. The site also showcases a number of pumpkin-carving templates, which you can print out and use at home. All you have to do is follow suit by submitting your own pumpkin photos and unique Krystal Halloween recipes in order to win some Krystal Cash just in time for the holidays.

Here’s how it works:

• Facebook: If not already, become a Krystal Facebook Fan by clicking here.
  • Post photos of your Krystal Pumpkin Carvings directly to Krystal’s Facebook wall or
  • Post your original Krystal Halloween recipes directly to Krystal’s Facebook wall
• Twitter: If not already, follow Krystal on Twitter by clicking @krystalist
  • Do Twitter update to @krystalist with link to photo of Krystal Pumpkin Carving or
  • Send tweet or Direct Message to @krystalist noting that you have a Krystal recipe to share
• Email: Send Krystal Pumpkin Carving Photos and Recipes to info@krystalist.com

Krystal will accept submissions until midnight of Halloween night, but only one winner will be chosen overall. So, come on! Get the kids together for a night of Krystal cooking and carving excitement. Who knows – you might win a little Krystal cash for just enjoying an evening of fun with the fam!

This week The Krystal Company announced that Nashville, Tenn.-based franchise group, BJKF LLC, is its 2008 Krystal Franchisee of the Year. Owned by John and Rob Jewell, BJKF LLC is being honored for its commitment to Krystal standards, employee training, operational excellence and advancing the Krystal Brand.

Krystalist joins Krystal in saying, “Congratulations to BJKF LLC, owners John and Rob and the entire Nashville team!” And, if you’re in the Nashville area, be sure to stop by any of their 10 locations and applaud the staff for their great achievement.

Read more about BJKF and its Franchisee award here at the Krystalist Newsroom.

While it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what makes a Krystal Hamburger taste so darn good, many would argue it’s the steamed-in onion flavor that gives it its “nothin’ like it” edge. Now, what would happen if the onions weren’t just steamed in but also served crispy on top? That’s what we found out today when we made our weekly lunch run to our local Krystal at 14th and Northside Dr. to try The Crispy Onion Krystal.

Picture Krystal’s famously small, square burger with all of its regular fixins’, except one twist. Instead of it just being layered with square-cut white onions, the burger patty is also topped with long, thinly sliced crispy onions that you would normally expect to see on a steak sandwich. You know those crispy, flavorful onions with the deep golden color that have that wonderful crunch and not-too-heavy fried taste? Yep. Those are the ones we’re talking about.

So, what’s better? The Famous Krystal or the Crispy Onion Krystal? The verdict is still out with our group. It’s always hard to top the original but we’re always excited to taste something new and delicious.

Photo above of Crispy Onion Krystals shot in our office before some serious devouring took place.

We here at Krystalist share a special fondness with people named Krystal who love to eat Krystal. Okay, that was a lot of Krystal in one sentence. But seriously, you share a TwitPic and we share the love right back.

Just take a look at Krystal’s twitter page (@Krysnix), where last week she posted a photo of herself in front of a Krystal restaurant in New Orleans. It’s a little dark, but no one can mistake those neon lights. I’m sure if we moved the car, Krystal’s famous “hot-off-the-grill” sign would be flashing as well. I hear stomachs growling!

Don’t make us say it again – you know we love it when you send anything Krystal related our way. So get to it!

If you haven’t yet had the chance to try Krystal’s newest breakfast item, the Hashbrown CasseRolls, we’re here to say you are definitely missing out.

We didn’t know what we were missing either until one of our interns made the weekly Krystal breakfast run and picked up the new Hashbrown CasseRolls to try. They tasted so yummy that we had to share some photos with you here. If this doesn’t get your mouth watering, we don’t know what will.

You have until the end of June to try these hot, cheese-filled, crispy bites of hearty goodness so don’t delay. You’ll be kicking yourself otherwise. And while you’re there, pick up a Breakfast Scrambler. The Hasbrown CasseRolls’ peppery, potato flavor is the perfect complement to the sausage, egg and grits scrambler. No mess, no fuss.

Got your own Krystal Breakfast photos? Share with us and we’ll post them on Krystalist.com.

UPDATE: Just learned that the Hashbrown CasseRolls Breakfast is a ‘test’ product and only available in select markets, including Atlanta, Jacksonville, Memphis and Chattanooga and only available for a limited time

Ever wondered if anyone really wins those type of contests where you put a business card in a fish bowl and hope to be contacted to win a free lunch or dinner? Well, Krystalist just found one of those lucky winners on Gather.com who was excited and surprised to say that she actually entered a legit contest at her local Krystal in Texas and won!

After taking part in similar contests ourselves and never getting a call back, we were just as excited as Teresa T. to share the news. So here’s some love from Krystalist. We want to give a little hope to all you folks out there who have still never won a thing in your life – not even a simple game of BINGO! You know who you are. Today might be your lucky day.

So to Teresa T., thanks for sharing and enjoy your free “First Love Krystal Combo” meal. And to anyone else out there who has won anything unusual or something unexpectedly, tell us about it here.

It’s the big burger that McDonald’s and Burger King don’t want you to know about – Krystal’s two-handed, mouthwatering, big, juicy Angus beef burger. And, right now at Krystal, you can order the Big Burger Basket Meal for only $3.99, complete with a heaping helping of fries and a medium drink.

Just as it sounds, Krystal’s Big Burger is a large burger sandwiched between a super soft bun made with 100% Angus beef and topped with grape tomatoes, lettuce and cheese, which is available upon request. The basket meal pairs this tasty, juicy burger with a generous pile of fries that are large enough to satisfy even the biggest cravings – all at an unbeatable price.

This limited time offer won’t last forever, so be sure and stop by your local Krystal now to take advantage of this amazing deal. And while you’re there, take a photo or video of you and your friends biting into Krystal’s Big Burger. We’ll share it here at Krystalist.com.