Pop’s Beef Celebrates 2024 Success and Gears Up for 45th Anniversary in 2025
Chicago-Based Restaurant Expands Its Reach and Strengthens Community Ties, Preparing for a Landmark 45th Year in 2025
CHICAGO, IL – Pop’s Beef, the fast casual franchise serving up fresh house made Italian sausage, beefs, and more, is closing out 2024 on a high note as it gears up for its 45th anniversary in March 2025. Over the past year, the brand expanded its footprint, launched several promotions, and strengthened its ties to the communities it serves, setting the stage for a landmark year ahead.
Expanding the Brand’s Footprint
In 2024, Pop’s Beef continued its expansion with the opening of a new location in Portage, Indiana. This addition brings the brand’s signature flavors to an even wider audience, cementing its reputation as a beloved regional staple.
Strengthening Community Ties
Pop’s Beef demonstrated its commitment to the communities it serves through a range of impactful initiatives. The brand celebrated National Italian Beef Day and National Hot Dog Month with exclusive promotions, discounts, and merchandise giveaways for its loyal customers.
During the holiday season, Pop’s hosted its annual Toys for Tots donation drive, collecting a record number of new, unwrapped toys to brighten the holidays for local families. Additionally, a partnership with the American Red Cross resulted in a successful blood drive in December, collecting over 45 units of blood. To thank participants, Pop’s Beef offered complimentary hot dogs and T-shirts.
Looking Ahead to 2025
Since its founding in 1980, Pop’s Beef has grown to 16 franchise locations across Illinois and Indiana, thriving as a family-run business with deep community roots. As the company prepares to celebrate its 45th anniversary, it reflects on its journey and the support it has received along the way.
“As we approach our 45th year, we’re reflecting on our journey and the incredible support we’ve received from our guests and franchisees,” said Frank Radochonski, Founder of Pop’s Beef. “2024 was a year of growth and giving back, and we’re excited to continue that momentum into 2025.”
With its milestone anniversary on the horizon, Pop’s is setting ambitious goals for the new year, including further expansion, enhanced community initiatives, and new menu innovations that will keep guests coming back for more.
For more information about Pop’s Beef, please visit https://popsbeef.com or follow Pop’s Beef on Instagram.
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About Pop’s Beef
Founded in 1980, Pop’s Beef is a family run business that has become a staple guests can rely on for superior quality food at a reasonable price. The brand has perfected their menu over the last four decades to include options for everyone, utilizing proprietary brand meats cooked and sliced fresh in house every day. Committed to giving back to their guests and the communities they serve, Pop’s loves to partner with local schools for fundraisers, provide food donations to first responders and healthcare facilities, and more. With its corporate location headquartered in Palos Heights, IL, the brand has 16 franchise locations open across Illinois and Indiana, ready to help guests ‘get their beef on’. For more information, please visit https://popsbeef.com or follow Pop’s Beef on Instagram.