FREEBIRDS World Burrito, known for offering “way more choices” to custom-build rockin’ burritos, salads, nachos, tacos and more, announced it will partner with two local charities, The Art of Elysium and the Union Rescue Mission, as the company opens its new restaurant across from the University of Southern California campus at 3335 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Opening day will be celebrated with a pop up street party and numerous activities for FREEBIRDS Fanatics.
In the days leading up to the opening of the new USC restaurant, FREEBIRDS and its charitable arm, FREEBIRDS World Works with its mission to inspire team members and guests to give back to the community, will conduct the following pre-opening events that are open to the public:
- Tuesday, January 11, 2011, FREEBIRDS will partner with The Art of Elysium from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and again at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The first 250 guests during each time slot will enjoy complimentary food and drinks in exchange for a $5 donation to The Art of Elysium, a non-profit organization which encourages working actors, artists and musicians to volunteer their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions. www.theartofelysium.org
- Wednesday, January 12, 2011, FREEBIRDS will partner with the Union Rescue Mission from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The first 250 people to make a $5 donation will receive a complimentary lunch. The effort will help provide support for people experiencing homelessness. www.urm.org
Many Southern California residents are familiar with the original FREEBIRDS restaurant in Santa Barbara, California which continues to be a favorite with locals and students from UCSB and Cal Poly. With legions of FREEBIRDS Fanatics asking for more California locations, the company recently announced plans to build sixteen California locations in 2011.
Local resident and restaurant veteran, Russell Platoff will manage the new FREEBIRDS restaurant which will employ approximately 100 team members from the local community. The restaurant can be reached directly at 213-746-1212. Hours are Monday through Wednesday 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. In addition to its regular menu, the USC location will serve breakfast burritos and tacos starting at 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and on weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
