Zoës Kitchen Thanks Birmingham for 20 Years

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Zoës Kitchen ZOES, a fast-casual restaurant concept offering fresh, made-from-scratch Mediterranean dishes, would like to thank the Birmingham community for 20 years of support with 20 Days of Goodness, a celebration created by the company to share goodness back with the Birmingham community through events, giveaways and surprises.

Zoës Kitchen will kick-off the 20 Days of Goodness with an inaugural Hummus + Hops event, co-sponsored by Avondale Brewery, this Saturday, June 13^th from 2pm-6pm. The family-friendly event will feature Zoës Kitchen catering, craft beer from Avondale Brewery, live music, performances by local entertainment, a corn hole tournament, Prize Raffles and kids' activities, including face painting, bounce houses, and more. Tickets are $10 each (children under 10 are free) and proceeds will benefit The Exceptional Foundation, a nonprofit organization to serve mentally and physically challenged individuals in the Greater Birmingham area.

"We are extremely excited and honored to celebrate our milestone 20^th anniversary with Birmingham, the birthplace of Zoës Kitchen," commented Kevin Miles, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zoës Kitchen. "Since 1995, our people have been living our mission to deliver goodness through our food and our people. We want to celebrate those people who have made it possible, and say thank you to our home community for supporting us."

Over the 20-day period from June 10 to June 29, Zoës Kitchen will host a series of special events and surprises for its employees and guests, including the programs highlighted below. The company will also spend time volunteering with the Alabama Children's Hospital, Jones Valley Urban Farm, Habitat For Humanity and Jimmy Hale Mission, to name a few. For a full list of all activities taking place during the 20 Days of Goodness, please visit www.zoeslovesbham.com and follow #zoeslovesbham on social media.

• Sunday, June 14 – Limeade Stand: Enjoy a FREE glass of Zoës' famous limeade at Homewood Park.
• Saturday, June 20 – FREE Commemorative Sports Cup: Every Zoës Kitchen Birmingham guest will receive a FREE 20^th anniversary commemorative sports cup with purchase.
• Monday, June 29 – Hidden Gift Card Hunt: Fans can search for the 50 envelopes containing Zoës Kitchen Gift Cards ranging from $10 - $100 that will be hidden throughout Birmingham. Follow #zoeslovesbham on Twitter and Instagram for clues!

About Zoës Kitchen

Founded in 1995, Zoës Kitchen is a fast casual restaurant concept serving a distinct menu of fresh, wholesome, Mediterranean dishes delivered with Southern hospitality. With 149 locations in 16 states across the United States, Zoës Kitchen aims to deliver goodness to its guests by providing simple, tasty and fresh Mediterranean meals, inspired by family recipes, and made from scratch daily. For more information, please visit www.zoeskitchen.com, www.facebook.com/ZoesKitchen or twitter.com/ZoesKitchen.

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