Shoney's Draws Big Crowd at Acworth Grand Opening

ACWORTH, GA -- With its Acworth grand opening slated for 3 pm, fans of Shoney’s – and perhaps a few professional wrestling fans – were lined up around the building an hour beforehand.

They were there for an interesting combination: free Hot Fudge Cake and autographs. Scott Steiner, former WCW Heavyweight Champion of the World (aka Big Poppa Pump) and his wife Christa, both Acworth residents who stay busy in the community, celebrated the grand opening of their new Shoney’s on Tuesday, April 12.

Steiner invited several wrestling friends including Hall-of-Famers Kevin Nash and Scott Hall to treat fans to autographs. CEO and chairman of the iconic All-American brand, David Davoudpour, was also on hand for the festivities, which included free slices of the brand’s favorite dessert: Hot Fudge Cake.

Acworth mayor Tommy Allegood welcomed the Shoney’s family to the area and gave keys to the city to several members of the Shoney’s team, including Davoudpour and the Steiners.

The restaurant itself doesn’t look anything like previous Shoney’s. It has a full buffet and a full menu serving an array of items freshly prepared in-house. It even features a full bar with draft beer, a wine selection and various alcoholic beverages.

“We are so excited to have Shoney’s back in Acworth,” said Allegood, who participated in the official ribbon cutting ceremony. “It is an exciting day, we are happy for Shoney’s, the Steiners and city of Acworth’s residents who are lined up here today to see the future of Shoney’s.”

Pictured: : Shoney’s Terri Haroff (red), director of Shoney’s franchise sales, Shoney’s CEO and Chairman David Davoudpour (yellow tie), Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood, Acworth Shoney’s owner Scott Steiner (red tie, goatee)