Quarterly Appreciation Event Celebrates Team, Fansn and Community with Free Sandwiches and a Donation to CURE Childhood Cancer
WHAT:
Zunzi’s + Zunzibar, the Savannah-based sister brands with locations in Savannah, Tybee Island, Atlanta and Hilton Head Island, are marking the end of their quarterly fundraising with a ZUNZIFEST! celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 8. For the fundraising period ending on Sept. 30, 2024, Zunzi’s + Zunzibar is donating 1% of all sales totaling $4,243 to CURE Childhood Cancer.
“As we wrap up this fundraising period, we are proud to once again partner with CURE, a longtime charitable ally, to support their mission of bringing hope to children and families affected by cancer,” says Chris Smith, owner of Zunzi’s + Zunzibar.
Zunzi’s + Zunzibar will present CURE Childhood Cancer’s check during ZUNZIFEST! on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Members of Zunzi’s + Zunzibar’s 26 CLUB are invited to stop by any location to receive a free regular Conquistador or a vegan option upon request from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Zunzibar, the beach-themed sports bar with locations in the same building as Zunzi’s in downtown Savannah and standalone stores on Tybee Island and Hilton Head Island, will be offering all of its usual signature cocktails and drink specials during ZUNZIFEST!.
To join The 26 CLUB, text “ZUNZIFEST!” to 912-207-7551. On the morning of ZUNZIFEST!, guests will receive a code to show the team upon arrival. All locations will close early at 3 p.m. for a special appreciation party for their teams.
Since the inception of ZUNZIFEST! in 2019 , Zunzi’s + Zunzibar has presented checks totaling $98,885 to local nonprofit organizations and $21,097 to CURE Childhood Cancer.
WHEN:
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE:
Zunzi’s
1971 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318
470-698-2351
Zunzi’s + Zunzibar
236 Drayton St.
Savannah, GA 31401
912-800-0360
Zunzibar
1115 US Hwy. 80 E
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-472-4902
Zunzibar
8 Executive Park Rd.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
843-715-2767
ABOUT ZUNZI’S + ZUNZIBAR
Zunzi’s first opened its doors in 2005 with the sole purpose of filling the tummies of college students at the Savannah College of Art and Design with home-cooked meals. Since then, Zunzi’s award-winning menu has won the hearts of not only SCAD students but also locals and tourists visiting Savannah. By popular demand, Zunzi’s expanded to Atlanta, Georgia, and opened a second location in 2018. In 2021, Zunzi’s relocated its original Savannah location and added Zunzibar, its sister beach-themed sports bar concept. Additional locations of Zunzibar opened in Tybee Island, Georgia, in 2023, and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, in 2024. Zunzi’s + Zunzibar is now focused on further expansion by opening company locations in Coastal Georgia and Florida. In 2023, Zunzibar was named one of Yelp’s “Top Places to Drink”in Savannah. In 2022 and 2023, Zunzi’s earned a spot on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, and CEO Chris Smith was recognized among Fast Casual’s Top 25 Executives. In 2020, Smith was named among QSR’s “15 Young Restaurant Leaders to Watch.” In 2019, Zunzi’s landed on Thrillist’s compilation of “The 33 Best Sandwiches in America,” and the eatery’s Conquistador was named the best sandwich in Georgia on People magazine’s “Best Sandwich in Every State” list. In 2017, Zunzi’s secured a spot on Mental Floss’ list of “The Best Sandwiches in all 50 States” and BuzzFeed’s “34 Meals That are Actually Worth Traveling the World For.” Zagat also rated the Savannah location’s food a 4.6/5. The Conquistador was ranked among Men’s Journal’s “50 Best Sandwiches in America,” in 2015 and “Best Sandwich in the South”by Travel Channel’s Adam Richman in 2012. For more information, photos and menus, visit zunzis.com, zunzibar.com and 26CLUB.com.
ABOUT CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER
Founded in 1975, CURE Childhood Cancer is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. With cancer as the second leading cause of death in children, CURE has dedicated more than $38MM to specific research projects aimed at curing cancers that affect children. CURE is headquartered in Atlanta and additionally has an active staff operating throughout the greater Savannah area. It is the only organization funding pediatric cancer research and providing this level of financial and emotional support to local children and families across Georgia and parts of South Carolina. For more information, visit www.curechildhoodcancer.
