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Krispy Kreme introduces camping-inspired donuts

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, April 6th, 2015, 9:31am
Krispy Kreme introduces camping-inspired donuts

(WXIA) -- Whether you enjoy camping in the woods or on the couch, Krispy Kreme has the perfect new donut for you.

The chain recently launched three new "campfire" donuts. They are available now through Sunday, May 17, and include:

Oreo Dirt Cake: A yeast donut filled with a blend of Kreme filling and Oreo cookie crumbles, dipped in milk chocolate and topped with Oreo cookie crumbles and a gummy candy worm

S'mores: A yeast donut filled with marshmallow Kreme, dipped in milk chocolate and topped with a blend of graham cracker crumbles, chocolate chips and white icing drizzle

Honey Bee: A donut dipped in yellow icing with a candy sugar piece

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T.MAC raises money for Christopher Sparkman

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015, 6:15am
T.MAC raises money for Christopher Sparkman

(WXIA) -- All 22 Atlanta-area T.MAC restaurants will raise money for Christopher Sparkman this week.

Sparkman was working as a security guard at a Kennesaw FedEx facility last April when he was shot in the abdomen. Since the shooting, Sparkman has undergone more than 30 surgeries. His wife Jamie Lynn quit her job to help take care of him.

Read more about Chris Sparkman's recovery

The Sparkman family faces enormous medical bills; Jamie Lynn has spoken publicly about the need for financial assistance.

T.MAC customers who want to help Sparkman pay for his treatment can do so on Thursday, Apr. 2. Diners can drop their receipts in designated collection boxes; 10 percent of their bills will be donated to the Sparkman family.

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Krispy Kreme welcomes spring with new donuts

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, March 19th, 2015, 6:33am
Krispy Kreme welcomes spring with new donuts

(WXIA) -- Spring is right around the corner, and local Krispy Kreme restaurants will roll out three new donuts to celebrate.

Between Mar. 23 and Apr. 5, Krispy Kreme customers can order:

Chick: A yeast Kreme-filled shell dipped in yellow icing, topped with granulated sugar, and hand-decorated like a baby chick

Egg: A yeast egg-shaped shell filled with chocolate Kreme and hand-decorated with colored icing

Chocolate-Iced with Spring Spinkles: A glazed ring dipped in chocolate and topped with colorful sprinkles

Visit krispykreme.com to find your nearest location.

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Wear pajamas, get free ice cream

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, March 4th, 2015, 10:57am
Wear pajamas, get free ice cream

(WXIA) -- With warmer weather right around the corner, Bruster's is offering free ice cream to anyone brave enough to leave the house in pajamas.

The ice cream shop chain will hold its PJ Day promotion all day on Saturday, Mar. 7. Customers who wear their pajamas to any Bruster's in metro Atlanta will receive a free small waffle cone.

Visit brusters.com for more information.

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Free short stack at IHOP for National Pancake Day

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015, 8:54am
Free short stack at IHOP for National Pancake Day

(WXIA) -- Tuesday is National Pancake Day, and all Atlanta-area IHOP locations are celebrating by offering free short stacks to customers who support Children's Miracle Network.

Every year, IHOP restaurants raise money for children's hospitals nationwide, including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, on National Pancake Day. Diners have the option of making a donation in exchange for free buttermilk pancakes.

Reigning Miss Georgia Maggie Bridges stopped by the IHOP in Chamblee Tuesday morning, where she served breakfast and spoke with Children's Miracle Network Champion Sutton Burnett. Other local Miracle Children visited the IHOP restaurants in Peachtree City, Smyrna and Woodstock.

Visit ihoppancakeday.com to find a participating IHOP location near you.

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Chipotle to hold statewide hiring event

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, February 16th, 2015, 12:27pm
Chipotle to hold statewide hiring event

ATLANTA -- Chipotle Mexican Grill is looking for new team members to work at all of its Georgia locations.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 is Open Interview Day at Chipotle, where every restaurant will interview candidates for full- and part-time positions. Those who are interested are asked to fill out applications at jobs.chipotle.com, then visit their local stores for in-person sessions with a manager.

Interviews will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Amanda Klein, Chipotle's lead recruiting strategist for the Southeast, said the fast-casual chain offers competitive pay and benefits, free meals and uniforms, paid breaks and plenty of advancement opportunities for its employees.

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Chick-fil-A to host Daddy-Daughter Date Night

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, February 5th, 2015, 12:33pm
Chick-fil-A to host Daddy-Daughter Date Night

(WXIA) -- Chick-fil-A will bring back its popular Daddy-Daughter Date Night this weekend.

The fifth annual event will be Saturday, Feb. 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at participating restaurants.

Daddy-Daughter Date Night encourages fathers and their little girls to spend time together. Every "couple" will receive take-home booklets featuring conversation starters and ideas for future outings.

Attendees will also be treated to tableside service, limousine and trolley rides, and other surprises.

Daddy-Daughter Date Night is free, except for the cost of food. Seating is available every hour; fathers and daughters are encouraged to call their local Chick-fil-A locations in advance to reserve a time.

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