Krystal Stacks the Savings with New Kravings Meal Deals and Waffle Sandwiches 

Southern slider favorite serves up budget-friendly bundles and sweet-and-savory sandwiches starting April 21

ATLANTA (April 21, 2025) – Krystal, the original home of the slider in the South, is serving up even more craveable comfort at a price that fits any budget. Beginning April 21, the brand is rolling out new Kravings Meal Deals and a fresh lineup of Waffle Sandwiches, combining craveable flavors with unbeatable value.

The new menu additions include meal bundles starting at just $5 and a sweet-and-savory spin on the classic breakfast sandwich — available for a limited time at participating locations.

“Guests are looking for comfort, convenience and a meal that won’t break the bank,” said  Krystal’s Senior Director of Marketing Kaitlin Stoehr. “Our newest lineup delivers on all three — sweet-and-savory Waffle Sandwiches that hit the spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night, plus high-value combos designed to keep Krystal fans full and satisfied.”

Meal Deals: Big Flavor, Small Price

Krystal’s expanded meal deal lineup features classic favorites bundled for unbeatable value*:

• Classic Kravings Meal – $5.99: One Krystal, small fries, one small drink and your choice of a second Krystal or Chili Cheese Pup
• Signature Kravings Meal – $7.99: One Krystal, small fries, one small drink, one apple turnover and your choice between one chili cheese pup or four-piece nuggets 
• Ultimate Kravings Meal – $9.99: Two Krystals, one Chik, small fries, a small drink and apple turnover
• Breakfast Meal Deal – $5.00: A morning combo featuring a biscuit sandwich, tots and coffee, with choices including Bacon & Cheese, Sausage & Cheese or Sausage Gravy Biscuits (Breakfast hours only)

Waffle Sandwiches: Sweet Meets Savory

Krystal’s new Waffle Sandwich lineup offers something for every craving:

• Bacon, Egg & Cheese Waffle Sandwich — Crispy bacon, egg, melty cheese and golden waffles (Breakfast hours only)
• Sausage, Egg & Cheese Waffle Sandwich — Savory sausage, egg, melty cheese, and golden waffles (Breakfast hours only)
• Maple Waffle Chik Sandwich — Crispy Chik patty drizzled with maple glaze, served on golden waffles (Available all day)
• Mini Waffle Two-Pack — Snack-sized, perfect for light cravings or late-night bites (Available all day)

Fan Favorites Return for Spring

Alongside the new menu items, Krystal is bringing back several seasonal favorites, including Chicken Nuggets, creamy Strawberry Shakes and refreshing Strawberry Lemonade, giving guests even more ways to build the perfect meal.

Whether it’s a wallet-friendly bundle, a limited-time treat or an all-day bite, Krystal continues to deliver craveable flavors and unbeatable value for guests.

For more information or to find your nearest location, visit Krystal.com. 

*Prices vary by location.

© 2025 Krystal Restaurants LLC. All Rights Reserved. The offers outlined are for a limited time only at participating locations while supplies last. Pricing and availability may vary.
About Krystal Restaurants LLC:
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Krystal Restaurants LLC is the original quick-service restaurant chain in the South. Krystal hamburgers have been served fresh and hot off the grill on the iconic square bun since 1932. The company proudly sticks to the classics, but they’ve never been afraid to innovate. Krystal has expanded to 12 states with nearly 300 restaurants and continues to deliver a one-of-a-kind taste experience through unique menu items offered at a great price. In 2023, USA Today readers named Krystal the “Best Late-Night Fast Food,” and in 2022, research and consulting firm Technomic ranked Krystal as one of the “Most Craveable Burgers.”

Krystal Celebrates Opening of First Location in Tyler

Iconic Southern brand kicks off a new era of growth with strategic expansion into high-traffic, non-traditional spaces

Tyler, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Krystal, the original home of the slider in the South, is officially back in Texas with the opening of its first travel center location at the EZ Travel Center at 16151 Highway 31 West in Tyler. This 24/7 restaurant marks a key milestone in Krystal’s strategy to expand beyond traditional stand-alone stores into high-traffic, convenience-driven formats.

“We’re excited to continue expanding our reach, as well as the way we meet our guests,” said Josh Kern, CEO of SPB Hospitality, parent company of Krystal.  “Our focus remains on creating convenient, memorable experiences and we’re proud to meet our guests where they are – on the road, in their communities and in the everyday moments that matter.”

Krystal’s growth strategy centers on nontraditional formats — including convenience stores, travel centers and airports — designed to meet the growing demand for fast, flexible dining in spaces where convenience and volume go hand-in-hand. The Tyler location is an early example of this approach, positioning Krystal to serve everyone from truck drivers and road trippers to busy locals.

“We’ll continue to grow with traditional freestanding restaurants, but formats like travel centers and other high-traffic hubs allow us to complement that approach with more flexibility, greater efficiency and better alignment with how today’s consumers live and move,” added Kern.

The new Krystal is located at a full-service travel plaza in West Tyler, offering eight diesel fueling lanes and easy access to major traffic routes. Guests can enjoy Krystal’s full menu of fan favorites — including sliders, chili cheese pups, fries, shakes and more — served fast and hot, any time of day.

The restaurant is operated by Highway 31 Foodservice, led by seasoned franchise operators with a track record of success across multiple quick-service concepts in Texas and Oklahoma. The Tyler store is their first Krystal, with additional locations already in sight.

“Krystal is an iconic brand with nearly a century of Southern heritage and serious momentum behind it. We see enormous potential in bringing Krystal to formats like this travel center,” said Jagtar Thethy (“Jag”), who leads Highway 31 Foodservice. “We’re optimistic about what’s ahead and seeing where this momentum takes us.”

The opening comes at a time of renewed energy and focus for Krystal. Under SPB Hospitality’s ownership, the brand is investing in innovative buildouts, enhanced operations and lower-cost franchising models that offer operators more flexibility and stronger unit economics.

For more information or to find your nearest location, visit Krystal.com.

Join the Krystal Franchise Family

Interested in franchising with Krystal? Contact Tom Petska at thomas.petska@spbhospitality.com or call 770.616.9070 for more information.

About Krystal Restaurants LLC

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Krystal Restaurants LLC is the original quick-service restaurant chain in the South. Krystal hamburgers have been served fresh and hot off the grill on the iconic square bun since 1932. The company proudly sticks to the classics, but they’ve never been afraid to innovate. Krystal has expanded to 11 states with nearly 300 restaurants and continues to deliver a one-of-a-kind taste experience through unique menu items offered at a great price. In 2023, USA Today readers named Krystal the “Best Late-Night Fast Food,” and in 2022, research and consulting firm Technomic ranked Krystal as one of the “Most Craveable Burgers.”

Krystal Debuts Crispy Chicken Nuggets and Kids’ Meals

Family-friendly favorites at unbeatable prices — grab 4 nuggets for just $1 with a combo purchase, for a limited time

ATLANTA (March 3, 2025) – Krystal, the original home of the slider in the South, is serving up more ways to satisfy cravings with the launch of all-new Chicken Nuggets, Kids’ Meals and a fresh lineup of value-packed offerings. The golden, dippable, all-breast-meat Chicken Nuggets are available for a limited time, while the Kids’ Meals become a permanent part of the menu — giving families even more affordable, flavorful options.

Doubling Down on Value

Krystal remains committed to delivering craveable options at unbeatable prices. Guests can start their day with the 2 for $4 Biscuits deal, mixing and matching favorites like the Bacon Biscuit or Sausage Gravy Biscuit. For even more savings, for a limited time, guests can grab four crispy nuggets for just $1 with a combo purchase*, while supplies last. Plus, Krystal continues to offer unbeatable value with ongoing deals like the $4.99 Meal Deal, making it easier than ever to enjoy craveable flavors without breaking the bank.

A Crispy, Dippable Crowd Pleaser

Served hot and golden, the all-white-meat chicken breast nuggets come with a choice of Ranch, Honey Mustard or BBQ dipping sauce. Options include:

• Four-piece Nuggets: $1 with a combo purchase*
• Pick 5: Nuggets available as part of the Pick 5 with a $1 upcharge
• Four-piece Kids’ Meal: Served with small fries or tots and a drink
• Six, 10 and 20-piece Nuggets: Á la carte or as a combo with fries or tots and a medium drink

This launch embraces the growing trend of nostalgic comfort foods making a strong comeback in the industry. Chicken is the fastest-growing protein on restaurant menus, up 17.1% year-over-year, according to Technomic’s Ignite menu data. Meanwhile, the number of chicken products consumed at quick-service restaurants has risen 11% since 2019, highlighting Krystal commitment to serving exactly what guests crave. The nuggets join the brand’s growing chicken lineup, including the Chik, Spicy Chik and Chik Biscuit.

“Bringing Chicken Nuggets to our menu is a natural next step as we continue expanding with familiar favorites and beloved classics,” said Kaitlin Stoehr, Senior Director of Marketing at Krystal. “Pairing them with our Kids’ Meals makes the experience even better — kids get the flavors they love in just the right portions, and parents get an easy mealtime win.”

Easy, Tasty and Kid-Approved

Krystal’s Kids’ Meals offer a balance of flavor, convenience and value – three must haves for families on the go. Each meal includes kid-approved favorites in perfectly portioned sizes for easy and affordable family dining. Each meal includes:

• A Krystal Slider, Cheese Krystal, Classic Pup, Corn Pup or four-piece Chicken Nugget
• Small fries or tots and a drink (milk, lemonade or bottled water)
• An activity sheet and crayons for added fun

Order Ahead, Skip the Wait

To make dining even easier, guests can order ahead via Krystal.com and the Krystal app for a seamless pickup experience. 

Krystal’s latest lineup brings everything fans everything they love — delicious comfort food, unbeatable value and plenty of reasons to make Krystal a go-to stop for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night.

For more information or to find your nearest location, visit Krystal.com.

*The $1 Chicken Nugget add-on excludes the $4.99 Meal Deal and Breakfast Combos.

© 2025 Krystal Restaurants LLC. All Rights Reserved. The offers outlined are for a limited time only at participating locations while supplies last. Pricing and availability may vary.
About Krystal Restaurants LLC:
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Krystal Restaurants LLC is the original quick-service restaurant chain in the South. Krystal hamburgers have been served fresh and hot off the grill on the iconic square bun since 1932. The company proudly sticks to the classics, but they’ve never been afraid to innovate. Krystal has expanded to 10 states with nearly 300 restaurants and continues to deliver a one-of-a-kind taste experience through unique menu items offered at a great price. In 2023, USA Today readers named Krystal the “Best Late-Night Fast Food” and in 2022 research and consulting firm Technomic ranked Krystal as one of the “Most Craveable Burgers.”