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Toledo Wins Facebook Vote for Next Quaker Steak
SHARON, Pa. – More than 2,500 Facebook votes are in: Quaker Steak & Lube will develop its next restaurant in Toledo, the company announced Monday.
Toledo garnered the most votes in Quaker Steak’s social media promotion, “I Want My Quaker Steak & Lube!” For the past two months, loyal Lubies around the world took to The Official Quaker Steak & Lube Facebook page to vote where they want the next restaurant to be developed.
The company launched the campaign Feb. 6, and on Feb. 21, 10 cities across the country were finalists.
“It was extremely exciting to watch as the votes came in and hear our Loyal Lubies share their passion for the brand and help aid in our expansion efforts,” said John Longstreet, president and CEO.
Quaker Steak is seeking development sites within the Toledo area to begin building the new restaurant, the CEO added.
The company, founded in 1974, opened 11 restaurants in 2012 and reports a 13% increase in total revenues. Quaker Steak has nearly 60 locations to date, most recently expanding in Texas.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
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