Apps For All! Houlihan's Promises Free Appetizers For All Americans In Exchange For The Return Of The Flappy Bird App
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Posted on February 13, 2014 at 3:56:01 PM
Apps For All! Houlihan's Promises Free Appetizers For All Americans In Exchange For The Return Of The Flappy Bird App
LEAWOOD, Kan., Feb. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Houlihan's, a modern Americanrestaurant and bar with 82 locations nationwide, announced today they will give away a free Jumbo Stuffed 'Shroom appetizer to all Americans on March 24 if game developer Dong Nguyen returns the Flappy Bird app to the iOS and Android app stores by March 10.
On Monday, Nguyen stated in an exclusive interview with Forbes that he chose to take down the Flappy Bird app because "...it happened to become an addictive product." Upon hearing this statement, the Houlihan's brand both sympathized with the plight of the game developer and understood they had an important role to play in helping bring the game back to its rightful place on app stores.
"We understand the responsibility that comes with offering addictive apps, at Houlihan's we offer lots of them," said Jen Gulvik, senior VP marketing and creative director, Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc. "We want Mr. Nguyen to know he's not alone. The folks at Houlihan's are behind you all the way and ready to celebrate your brave decision to bring back Flappy Bird by offering free Houlihan's apps at our restaurants. With your game and our delicious food, together we can make America a happier place."
Fans of world's once most popular free app can plead for the return of Flappy Bird by signing a petition available at houlihans.com/WeHaveAddictiveApps.
About Houlihan's
Established in 1972, Houlihan's is a progressive concept that bridges the gap between fine dining and what people have come to expect from casual dining, priding itself on style and quality. Houlihan's offers guests a design-forward atmosphere featuring a curated indie music soundtrack, an eclectic menu designed for modern lifestyles, and an energetic scene. Houlihan's crafts dishes made from scratch with assertive flavors and offers creative, diverse cocktails and wine selections, with many of its locations garnering 'best happy hour' awards from local media outlets. Currently, 83 Houlihan's restaurants operate throughout the country, 52 of which are franchised. Houlihan's is owned by Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc. of Leawood, Kansas, which developed and owns several restaurant concepts comprising of approximately 100 locations coast-to-coast, including Devon Seafood Grill and J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks. For more information, please visit http://www.houlihans.com or find Houlihan's on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/houlihans.
SOURCE Houlihan's
Houlihan's
CONTACT: Veronica Cardenas, 310-566-2287, media@houlihans.com
Web Site: http://www.houlihans.com/
LEAWOOD, Kan., Feb. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Houlihan's, a modern Americanrestaurant and bar with 82 locations nationwide, announced today they will give away a free Jumbo Stuffed 'Shroom appetizer to all Americans on March 24 if game developer Dong Nguyen returns the Flappy Bird app to the iOS and Android app stores by March 10.
On Monday, Nguyen stated in an exclusive interview with Forbes that he chose to take down the Flappy Bird app because "...it happened to become an addictive product." Upon hearing this statement, the Houlihan's brand both sympathized with the plight of the game developer and understood they had an important role to play in helping bring the game back to its rightful place on app stores.
"We understand the responsibility that comes with offering addictive apps, at Houlihan's we offer lots of them," said Jen Gulvik, senior VP marketing and creative director, Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc. "We want Mr. Nguyen to know he's not alone. The folks at Houlihan's are behind you all the way and ready to celebrate your brave decision to bring back Flappy Bird by offering free Houlihan's apps at our restaurants. With your game and our delicious food, together we can make America a happier place."
Fans of world's once most popular free app can plead for the return of Flappy Bird by signing a petition available at houlihans.com/WeHaveAddictiveApps.
About Houlihan's
Established in 1972, Houlihan's is a progressive concept that bridges the gap between fine dining and what people have come to expect from casual dining, priding itself on style and quality. Houlihan's offers guests a design-forward atmosphere featuring a curated indie music soundtrack, an eclectic menu designed for modern lifestyles, and an energetic scene. Houlihan's crafts dishes made from scratch with assertive flavors and offers creative, diverse cocktails and wine selections, with many of its locations garnering 'best happy hour' awards from local media outlets. Currently, 83 Houlihan's restaurants operate throughout the country, 52 of which are franchised. Houlihan's is owned by Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc. of Leawood, Kansas, which developed and owns several restaurant concepts comprising of approximately 100 locations coast-to-coast, including Devon Seafood Grill and J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks. For more information, please visit http://www.houlihans.com or find Houlihan's on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/houlihans.
SOURCE Houlihan's
Houlihan's
CONTACT: Veronica Cardenas, 310-566-2287, media@houlihans.com
Web Site: http://www.houlihans.com/