"West Coast Original" To Open In Irvine, Calif., With 1,000 Sandwich Giveaway Aug. 18

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Togo's Eateries, Inc., a "West Coast Original" since 1971, will celebrate the opening of its newest restaurant in Irvine, Calif., on Aug. 18 by giving away regular #9 Hot Pastrami sandwiches to the first 1,000 guests* who redeem the special offer via the brand's Facebook promotion page. The restaurant is located in Los Olivos Shopping Center at 8685 Irvine Center Drive.

To further celebrate Togo's arrival in Irvine, the restaurant is surprising and delighting select local businesses with catering parties to introduce the community to its big, fresh, meaty sandwiches, which will take place through September. Additionally, prior to the grand opening, Togo's newest Irvine restaurant will host a fundraiser event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 to benefit the Irvine Public School Foundation and the Irvine Animal Care Center, respectively. Local attendees will receive a free, regular sandwich, chips and a drink with every $5 donation** made to the organizations.

"Mimi and I are excited to expand Togo's presence in Irvine and become a favorite dining destination among residents and businesses alike," said Alan Sueda, franchisee. "We've always enjoyed Togo's sandwiches and take great pride in being part of a company that gives back to the community. We hope that local residents will join us on August 16 to help raise funds for these two great local organizations."

To participate in the 1,000-sandwich giveaway, local residents are encouraged to visit www.togosirvinegiveaway.com to access the new restaurant's Facebook promotion and can choose either to print out or show the page on their mobile device to the cashier upon checkout. The first 1,000 guests to present the coupon at the restaurant will receive a free regular #9 Hot Pastrami sandwich valid from Aug. 18 through Aug. 24. The restaurant will also be giving away free sandwiches for a year to every 100^th guest during its second week of operation.

At Togo's, there is a relentless commitment to using only the freshest, superior-quality ingredients and meats. Fresh baked Artisan bread, abundant quantities of freshly sliced lean pastrami, roast beef, turkey and other premium meats as well as hand-scooped California avocados are part of Togo's exceptional menu, and set the brand apart from other sandwich shops. The brand is widely recognized for its top-selling, #9 Hot Pastrami alongside its popular #24 Turkey and Avocado, by Togo's guests.

Togo's in Irvine, Calif., will offer online ordering and catering services for pick up at the restaurant. Togo's in Irvine will also offer local delivery. The new location is now serving guests daily from Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on the new Irvine Togo's, call (949) 336-5271, or visit http://www.togos.com. Follow Togo's on Twitter and on Facebook, and for all latest Togo's news, coupons and special offers delivered straight to your inbox, join the Togo's Sandwich Club.

Togo's marked its 40^th anniversary with more than 325 open and under development throughout the West. Even with this latest opening, Togo's is seeking to reach 400 new locations in California and other key markets such as Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington over the next several years.

To fuel future growth, Togo's is actively recruiting passionate franchisees to bring its high quality, fresh sandwiches to new western markets. Interested entrepreneurs can visit http://www.togosfranchise.com to learn more about single unit and multi-unit development opportunities with one of the best franchise opportunities in the sandwich category.

*Offer valid at Togo's Los Olivos Shopping Center location only. No cash value. One sandwich per person. Valid from Aug. 18-24.
**Offer valid while supplies last.

About Togo's Eateries, Inc.

Togo's was founded in 1971 by a young college student with a large appetite and little money looking to make sandwiches the way he liked them — big, fresh and meaty. Keeping in the spirit of the original, Togo's products are still made with only the highest quality ingredients; including fresh-baked Artisan breads, hand sliced premium pastrami, turkey and roast beef, as well as California avocados and cheeses. Togo's proprietary brand of old-fashioned Pastrami, 98 percent fat-free slow-roasted turkey, and Togo's homemade chicken and tuna salad set the brand apart from other sandwich shops. With more than 300 locations open and under development throughout the West, Togo's is a franchise-based business that offers online ordering and catering services. For more information call 1.877.718.6467 or visit http://www.togosfranchise.com. For general information on Togo's Eateries Inc., please visit http://www.togos.com.

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