Motor City Meets The Windy City: Chicago's Garrett Popcorn Shops® Announces First-Ever Michigan Location

NOVI, Mich., Nov. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Garrett Popcorn Shops^®, "A Chicago Tradition Since 1949," announces its first-ever Michigan location in Novi's premier shopping destination – Twelve Oaks Mall. For more than six decades, Garrett Popcorn has handcrafted small batches of its gourmet Popcorn for millions of loyal fans – and its Novi location will now allow Michiganders to also "pop while they shop."

"We know that the Detroit metro area is a vibrant destination with a rich cultural scene – perfect for Garrett Popcorn – and the decision to expand was primarily based on requests from our loyal fans," said Scott Schroeder, Chief Brand Officer, Garrett Popcorn Shops^®. "We are thrilled to finally bring Garrett Popcorn's Signature Flavors to Novi."

To celebrate Novi's grand opening on Sunday, November 9th, Garrett Popcorn is "rolling out the Copper Kettles" with:

• Complimentary Bag Upgrade from a Medium to a Large Bag of Garrett Mix^® from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Meet and Greet with Jalen Rose, former professional basketball player and Detroit Native from 11 a.m. to noon
• The First Customer in line will receive a Garrett Popcorn Shops "swag-filled" Blue Striped Signature Tin
• A ribbon cutting ceremony
• A Copper Kettle christening

"I have always been a huge fan of Garrett Popcorn, especially the sweet and savory Garrett Mix! When I'm in Chicago, I always grab a Tin for myself as well as some for family and friends," said Jalen Rose, former professional basketball player and Detroit native. "I'm excited they are bringing this classic taste to the Detroit area and look forward to celebrating with them at their grand opening."

The new Garrett Popcorn Shop will continue the 65 year tradition of hot air popping its Signature Blend of non-GMO kernels and handcrafting small batches of gourmet Popcorn throughout the day in old-fashioned copper kettles using only the highest quality ingredients. Customers will be able to choose from many flavor offerings including the Garrett Mix^®, which combines the sophisticated sweetness of CaramelCrisp^® and the savory goodness of CheeseCorn. The menu also includes CaramelCrisp^®, CheeseCorn, Buttery, Plain, Almond CaramelCrisp^®, Pecan CaramelCrisp^® and Cashew CaramelCrisp^®.

Enjoy a Motor City Meets the Windy City video preview:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuU8h-MM-iM

For more information on Garrett Popcorn Shops, visit www.GarrettPopcorn.com. For the latest Garrett Popcorn news and promotions, "Like" the brand on Facebook and "Follow" it on Twitter.

About Garrett Popcorn
Garrett Popcorn Shops, a Chicago tradition since 1949, serves only the finest, handcrafted Popcorn. Every small batch of Garrett^® is hot air popped throughout the day for ultimate freshness. Using only the highest quality, wholesome ingredients, cooks coat every kernel with their secret family recipes in old-fashioned copper kettles. Their Signature Flavors include: CaramelCrisp^® (which can be selected with almonds, pecans or cashews), CheeseCorn, Buttery, Plain and the famous Garrett Mix^® – which blends CaramelCrisp's sophisticated sweetness with the savory goodness of CheeseCorn.

Like no other, Garrett Popcorn enchants adoring fans around the world. In Chicago, their Shops are located at 625 North Michigan Ave., 151 North Michigan Avenue (Millennium Park), Navy Pier food court, Merchandise Mart (2nd floor), 26 West Randolph St., 4 East Madison St., 27 West Jackson Blvd., 737 East 87th St., O'Hare International Airport, in Terminals 1 and 3, Citigroup Center at 500 West Madison St. (2nd floor), and Water Tower Place at 835 N. Michigan Avenue (Level 7). Garrett also brings a taste of Chicago to its Shops in New York City (at Penn Plaza between 7th & 8th), Las Vegas (Miracle Mile Shops), Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Japan, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.

For more information and to share Garrett^® in the United States and Canada visit www.GarrettPopcorn.com. 

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Kasey Salt
Zeno Group for Garrett Popcorn Shops
312.755.5462
[email protected]

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