Rus Morris Honored as 2008 Krystal Franchise General Manager of the Year
Posted on March 10, 2009
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Krystal Company, the fast food icon famous for its big taste menu items you simply can’t get anywhere else, named Rus Morris of Prattville, Ala. its 2008 Krystal Franchise General Manager of the Year. The honor is given annually by The Krystal Company to one general manager that exceeds a variety of designated requirements.
A superb leader and general manger of the Prattville Krystal since Dec. 2002, Morris is being recognized for his commitment to Krystal standards, employee training, operational excellence and for advancing the Krystal brand. Most notably, Krystal is proud to acknowledge Morris for his excellent management team including eight certified Master Cashiers, a special designation that requires certification and recognizes employees for exceptional customer service and handling of cashier duties.
“Here at Krystal, we believe our franchise general managers are the heart of The Krystal Company’s franchisee locations, as they are ultimately responsible for their local restaurant’s success,” said Alan Wright, vice president franchise divsion, The Krystal Company. “This year we are pleased to honor Rus Morris, a man who continually goes above and beyond in customer service, employee training, sales and vision.”
Celebrating his seventh year with Krystal, Morris is excited to add his new title of 2008 Krystal Franchise General Manager of the Year to his roster of achievements. Morris’ additional accomplishments with The Krystal Company include The President’s Club award, an honor bestowed to managers that maintain or exceed a specified sales revenue per year–evidence that his operation has made significant contributions to the Krystal brand.
In addition to gaining the notoriety that comes with his new accolade, Morris and his wife will receive an all-paid vacation of their choosing valued at $10,000 and be recognized in front of more than 400 company-wide employees.
Commenting on the acknowledgment from The Krystal Company, Morris shared, “It’s an honor to be recognized, and this award is really a tribute to all the dedicated managers and employees who work hard everyday, making certain that our customers receive the best Krystal experience each and every time they visit.”
Morris credits much of the company’s success to the sense of pride that he and his team have for The Krystal Company. “As a seven-year Krystal veteran, I’ve always taken great pride in the legacy and strength of the Krystal brand. I’ve tried to instill that same sense of pride into my team, and the fact that many of my staff members, my Master Cashiers in particular, have worked to advance themselves within the company is just one example of that personal pride,” said Morris.
Krystal franchise owner, Gene Montgomery, adds, “My wife, Janet, and I opened the Prattville Krystal in Dec. 1997 and are proud of the work from our entire staff, especially our Production Leader, Annie Williams, who has been with us since opening day.” Montgomery continues, “I commend Morris on his management abilities, as I truly believe the caliber of our employees and their longevity with the company are the main contributors to the success we have all enjoyed.”
The Krystal Franchise General Manager of the Year award criteria includes performance evaluation on sales, profit, employee turnover, employee training, operations, customer complaints and standards that focus on food preparation and cleanliness. Morris was chosen from over 148 Krystal franchise general managers in 11 states for this honor. Franchise partners operate 148 of Krystal’s 387 restaurants.
About The Krystal Company
Founded in 1932, Krystal restaurants have become more than sparkling-clean eateries where friendly employees serve up fresh, delicious food. Krystal has become a cultural icon and an experience that virtually every man, woman and child in the South has shared. The Krystal Company is the oldest quick service restaurant chain in the South and the second oldest in the United States. The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based company currently has 387 restaurants in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. For more information, visit www.krystal.com.
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Wicked Public Relations
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Krystal Company, the fast food icon famous for its big taste menu items you simply can’t get anywhere else, named Rus Morris of Prattville, Ala. its 2008 Krystal Franchise General Manager of the Year. The honor is given annually by The Krystal Company to one general manager that exceeds a variety of designated requirements.
A superb leader and general manger of the Prattville Krystal since Dec. 2002, Morris is being recognized for his commitment to Krystal standards, employee training, operational excellence and for advancing the Krystal brand. Most notably, Krystal is proud to acknowledge Morris for his excellent management team including eight certified Master Cashiers, a special designation that requires certification and recognizes employees for exceptional customer service and handling of cashier duties.
“Here at Krystal, we believe our franchise general managers are the heart of The Krystal Company’s franchisee locations, as they are ultimately responsible for their local restaurant’s success,” said Alan Wright, vice president franchise divsion, The Krystal Company. “This year we are pleased to honor Rus Morris, a man who continually goes above and beyond in customer service, employee training, sales and vision.”
Celebrating his seventh year with Krystal, Morris is excited to add his new title of 2008 Krystal Franchise General Manager of the Year to his roster of achievements. Morris’ additional accomplishments with The Krystal Company include The President’s Club award, an honor bestowed to managers that maintain or exceed a specified sales revenue per year–evidence that his operation has made significant contributions to the Krystal brand.
In addition to gaining the notoriety that comes with his new accolade, Morris and his wife will receive an all-paid vacation of their choosing valued at $10,000 and be recognized in front of more than 400 company-wide employees.
Commenting on the acknowledgment from The Krystal Company, Morris shared, “It’s an honor to be recognized, and this award is really a tribute to all the dedicated managers and employees who work hard everyday, making certain that our customers receive the best Krystal experience each and every time they visit.”
Morris credits much of the company’s success to the sense of pride that he and his team have for The Krystal Company. “As a seven-year Krystal veteran, I’ve always taken great pride in the legacy and strength of the Krystal brand. I’ve tried to instill that same sense of pride into my team, and the fact that many of my staff members, my Master Cashiers in particular, have worked to advance themselves within the company is just one example of that personal pride,” said Morris.
Krystal franchise owner, Gene Montgomery, adds, “My wife, Janet, and I opened the Prattville Krystal in Dec. 1997 and are proud of the work from our entire staff, especially our Production Leader, Annie Williams, who has been with us since opening day.” Montgomery continues, “I commend Morris on his management abilities, as I truly believe the caliber of our employees and their longevity with the company are the main contributors to the success we have all enjoyed.”
The Krystal Franchise General Manager of the Year award criteria includes performance evaluation on sales, profit, employee turnover, employee training, operations, customer complaints and standards that focus on food preparation and cleanliness. Morris was chosen from over 148 Krystal franchise general managers in 11 states for this honor. Franchise partners operate 148 of Krystal’s 387 restaurants.
About The Krystal Company
Founded in 1932, Krystal restaurants have become more than sparkling-clean eateries where friendly employees serve up fresh, delicious food. Krystal has become a cultural icon and an experience that virtually every man, woman and child in the South has shared. The Krystal Company is the oldest quick service restaurant chain in the South and the second oldest in the United States. The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based company currently has 387 restaurants in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. For more information, visit www.krystal.com.
Media Contact:
Brian Cooley
Wicked Public Relations
404.589.9888
cell: 404.316.7482
brian@wicked-pr.com
