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#Kennedy

Created by Kimberly Hayden

March 5, 2019

Help me save lives


MOD PIZZA INTRODUCES THE KENNEDY, IN MEMORY OF KENNEDY SEGARS,

IN GEORGIA AND ALABAMA STORES 

$1 from every Kennedy pizza sold will be donated to MADD

Community invited to kick-off event on March 5th at 10:30am

ATLANTA (February 28, 2019) – Southern Pie LLC, the exclusive MOD Pizza franchisee in Georgia, today announced the launch of the Kennedy pizza – an impact pizza that will support Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The Kennedy is named after Kennedy Segars, a beloved member of the Decatur MOD Squad, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver in October 2018. One dollar from every Kennedy pizza sold will be donated to MADD.  

The Kennedy pizza will be available March 5, 2019, at the following MOD locations:

Chamblee, GA

Dawsonville, GA

Decatur, GA

Kennesaw, GA

Madison, AL

Mobile, AL

Sandy Springs, GA

 

On March 5, 2019, MOD Decatur will host a launch event to introduce the Kennedy Pizza. The event will include Kennedy’s family, the Southern Pie team, local MADD members, and Decatur area officials.

“MOD is committed to using the business as a platform to make a difference in our local communities.Sometimes, the ways in which we can help are revealed in unexpected ways, as is the case of the Kennedy” said Kimberly Hayden, owner of Southern Pie, LLC.  “Kennedy was a beloved member of our Decatur MOD Squad, who made an impact on everyone who met her. We hope the Kennedy pizza will not only help to celebrate Kennedy’s life, but also bring awareness to an issue that effects all of our communities.” 

Customers and community members who are interested in supporting MADD can do so at the register or online.

The Kennedy pizza features red sauce, spicy chicken sausage, green bell peppers, roasted red peppers, shredded mozzarella and fresh chopped basil. 

 

ABOUT MOD PIZZA:

MOD Pizza is a pioneer of the fast-casual pizza segment, founded in Seattle in 2008 by entrepreneur husband and wife team Scott and Ally Svenson. MOD’s individual artisan-style pizzas are made on demand, allowing customers to create their own pizzas and salads, using fresh-pressed dough, signature sauces and over 30 toppings, all for one incredible price. With more than 400 locations system-wide* across 28 states and the United Kingdom, MOD is committed to creating not only a cool place to eat, but an inspired place to work. The company was recently named America’s fastest growing chain restaurant by Technomic, was recognized as the number one mid-sized restaurant chain in the US in the October 2017 Fishbowl Buzz Brands Report and named the most loved pizza brand by Foodable Network.  MOD also earned a spot on the Inc. 500 list and was recognized by Fortune as one of the “20 Best Workplaces in Retail,” a “Best Workplace for Women,” a “Best Workplace for Millennials,” and a “Best Workplace for Diversity.” For more information, please visit www.modpizza.com or connect with the brand via FacebookTwitter or Instagram.

 

*The term “system-wide” refers to all company-operated and licensed store locations.

 

ABOUT MADD:

MADD’s mission is to eliminate drunk driving, help fight drugged driving support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. If you or someone you love has been impacted by a drunk or drugged driving crash, MADD is here to help. Services are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year though MADD’s help line at 877.MAD.HELP. 

 

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Charlotte Wayte

MOD Pizza

206-261-4963

charlotte.wayte@modpizza.com