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PDQ North Texas teams up with The Boys and Girls Club of Collin County for a school supplies drive Dallas, TX (August 10, 2017)- PDQ North Texas has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County for a school supplies drive from August 11-28 at all three PDQ area locations. Guests will be able to bring any new school supply item and receive a coupon for a free 14 oz. shake with any purchase. As the first day of school draws near, take some time to help out those in need. Many North Texas families are unable to buy the necessary school supplies, so we are asking for our neighbors to help. The Boys and Girls Club of Collin County aids young people throughout the entire county and enables all young people, especially those in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. What: PDQ School Supply Drive benefitting The Boys and Girls Club of Collin County When: August 11th- August 28th. All stores are open 7 days a week. Where: PDQ Plano: 10:30 am- 9:00 pm 1151 Preston Rd. Plano, TX 75093 214-233-7290 PDQ Murphy: 10:30 am- 10:00 pm 104 East FM 544 Murphy, TX 75094 972-423-4660 PDQ Frisco: 10:30 am- 10:00 pm 4585 Preston Road Frisco, TX 75034 972-292-7673 About PDQ: Founded in 2011, award-winning PDQ - short for "People Dedicated to Quality” - offers chef-driven recipes and mindful ingredients typically found in a fine casual restaurant with the value, speed and convenience of the fast food and fast casual segment. Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and MVP Holdings CEO Nick Reader are the two principal owners of PDQ. The partners spent more than two years developing the concept behind the brand and quality of the food and establishments. Beloved throughout the Southeast and now beyond for its hand-breaded chicken tenders, PDQ crafts delicious salads, sandwiches and hand-spun milkshakes fresh in store, every day. The restaurant prides itself on providing a fun and friendly atmosphere at each of its 58 stores for Guests to enjoy great food at an affordable price. PDQ is committed to creating deep roots in its local communities and has given nearly $6 million in dollars and in-kind donations to local charities, schools, and organizations since its inception. Restaurant Business Magazine named PDQ as the #1 fastest growing small chain in America and Nation’s Restaurant News chose PDQ as a 2014 Hot Concepts recipient. In October of 2016, QSR Magazine rolled out its report on the Best Drive-Thrus in America and PDQ was at or near the top in all of the major categories. On October 30, 2011, the original PDQ restaurant opened its doors in Tampa (FL) and the concept now has 59 locations throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. For more information, visit www.eatPDQ.com. About The Boys and Girls Club of Collin County For more than 150 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.BGCA.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,300 Clubs serve 4 million young people annually through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun, friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 54 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more at Facebook and Twitter.