Willy's Mexicana Grill Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Burrito Benefit

Willy's Mexicana Grill, Atlanta's original California-style burrito restaurant, will mark its 10th anniversary with a special burrito "benefit". On July 13, all 17 Willy's locations will offer $2.00 burritos from 4:00 p.m. until closing with proceeds going to Georgia's Camp Twin Lakes. Camp Twin Lakes is the state's only non-profit organization with a camping facility designed for children with serious illnesses and special needs. In addition to this special benefit, Willy's announces a new location slated to open early Fall in the Edgewood Retail District near Little Five Points and Inman Park.

Willy's has had a long-standing relationship with Camp Twin Lakes and will donate up to $10,000 in burrito sales from the fundraising effort. "When I opened the first Willy's 10 years ago I didn't anticipate the tremendous growth that would follow," said Willy Bitter, President, Willy's Mexicana Grill. "We owe much of our success to our Atlanta customers and this benefit is our way of saying thank you while also giving back to the community."

Since 1995, Willy's estimates the chain has served millions of handcrafted California style burritos to Atlanta consumers. Willy's burritos and other menu items are made from scratch using top-quality meats and produce (guacamole and tomatillo sauce is made twice a day and produce is delivered six days a week) and is custom made to meet individual orders. An assortment of vegetarian menu items such as marinated tofu and veggie burritos, tacos and quesadillas are always available. The chain's newest restaurant located on Howell Mill Road distinguishes itself from other Willy's establishments with such special features as a tequila bar and extended hours. Willy's also recently opened a location in Turner Field and is the first "branded" restaurant to open in the park.

About Willy's Mexicana Grill
Based in Atlanta, Willy's Mexicana Grill with 17 locations is one of Atlanta's original California-style fresh-Mexican restaurants. Since its opening in 1995, the company has offered California-style burritos and a host of menu items made with the freshest of ingredients to Atlanta diners. For more information visit www.willys.com.

About Camp Twin Lakes
Camp Twin Lakes (www.camptwinlakes.org) is Georgia's only non-profit organization with a camping facility designed for children with serious illnesses and special needs. Accredited by the American Camp Association, Camp Twin Lakes allows children an opportunity to experience the therapeutic joys of camping. Situated amid 300 acres in Rutledge, Ga., the camping facility is complete with 30 camper cabins, handicapped accessible recreational facilities, an amphitheatre and a state-of-the-art infirmary. Since opening in 1993, Camp Twin Lakes has welcomed more than 25,600 children and adult volunteers to its camp facility in northeast Georgia.

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