The founding franchisees, Wayne and Carolyn Hale in partnership with John Jones, are celebrating over 3 decades of their Krystal journey with the Grand Opening of their 84th Krystal location in Arab, AL. Arab is the newest go-to destination for the legendary Krystal sliders that have slid into hearts across the South.
“Clean as a crystal”, Krystal was founded in Chattanooga, TN during the first years of the Great Depression. Back then, $0.35 bought the first order ever placed for six “Krystal” hamburgers and a cup of coffee. In 90 years, they’ve sold over 10 billion burgers!
In early 2023, Krystal discussed their strategy for smaller footprint restaurants and how the plan would accelerate growth and enhance unit-level economics. The restaurant kept one drive-thru and one walk-up area with enhanced outdoor seating, with outside music and a canopy. Owners even decided to bring back the iconic Krystal ball to the exterior design.
“The Krystal Ball was iconic,” said Jones. “We were the very first Krystal franchisee. When you got awarded a franchise agreement with Krystal, you got a Krystal ball to put on your building. This was the original all that was on the building. It was taken off years ago.”
The founding franchisees, Wayne and Carolyn Hale in partnership with John Jones, are celebrating over 3 decades of their Krystal journey with the Grand Opening of their 84th Krystal location in Arab, AL. Arab is the newest go-to destination for the legendary Krystal sliders that have slid into hearts across the South.