New "Fresh Catch of Summer" Fare Includes Grilled Halibut with Shrimp Skewer
Calgary, AB — Beginning in June, Joey's Only Seafood Restaurants will roll out
its "Fresh Catch of Summer" feature menu. First introduced in the summer 2004,
the "Fresh Catch of the Summer" features protein topped salads and lighter, grilled
fare.
"We are appealing to health conscious consumers with the introduction of our
new Grilled Halibut with Shrimp Skewer and Fresh Fruit with low-fat yogurt and
granola," says Andy Taylor, Joey's VP Operations. "We are also providing nutritional
information for these two new menu items."
In support of its new health-conscious menu items, Joey's Only is including a number
of healthy living tips and Internet resource guides. Messages include the health
benefits of seafood and vegetables combined with an active lifestyle. Some of
the lifestyle websites include:
www.healthyontario.com,
www.heartandstroke.ca,
Canada's Food Guide, (
www.hc-sc.gc.ca)
and Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living, (
www.paguide.com).
The three month "Fresh Catch of Summer" campaign is being promoted in-store through a
new four-page folded menu and point of purchase marketing materials. Local
advertising and marketing is managed by franchisees using a variety of materials
(e.g. food photos, flyer artwork, ad slicks, and radio scripts) created by Joey's
in-house marketing department. During the "Fresh Catch of Summer" promotion Joey's
is encouraging customers to join its E-Club to receive exclusive offers, promotions,
discounts, and newsletters via email.
Taylor added that Joey's is also bringing back traditional summer favourites such
as the Grilled Salmon with Salad, Blackened Wild Salmon Caesar, Sesame Thai Chicken
Salad and Raz-Berry Blast ice cream pie dessert.
About Joey's Only
Calgary-based Joey's Only is a pioneer and leader in the fast casual seafood
restaurant category in Canada. Its signature "Joey's Famous Fish & Chips"
has gained the company a North American reputation for preparing generous portions
of high quality seafood at affordable prices. Each Joey's Only franchise embodies
the vision of its founder Joe Klassen — to eat great seafood in a cozy
neighbourhood seafood restaurant. Annually, Joey's Only serves more than 6.5
million guests system wide through its 106 restaurants in Canada and the
United States. Throughout 2005, the company is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Editors: Menu photos are available upon request. For more information, please contact:
Mr. Andy Taylor, VP Operations, Joey's Only
(403) 243-4584
andy@joeysonly.ca
Ms. Kathy Flynn, VP Marketing & Communications, Joey's Only
(403) 243-4584
kathy@joeysonly.ca
Mr. Neil Bousquet, PR, Joey's Only,
(403) 256-8834
neil.bousquet@shaw.ca