Former Pittsburgh Penguins player and Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy stopped by the new GetGo Cafe + Market location at 663 New Castle Road in Franklin Township on Thursday, Feb. 29, to work the drive-through window and greet fans. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
FRANKLIN TWP — GetGo Cafe + Market, which is owned by Giant Eagle, opened up its newest location at 663 New Castle Road on Thursday, Feb. 29.
At 9 a.m., the store opened its doors for business, which was followed by a ribbon cutting at noon and a check presentation of $2,500 to 412 Food Rescue, a nonprofit organization that works with food retailers to prevent surplus food from going to waste.
Then from 1 to 2 p.m., former Pittsburgh Penguins player and Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy worked the drive-through lane, engaging with customers.
“We’re so excited to celebrate the opening of our newest location in Franklin Township,” said Brandon Daniels, senior manager of public relations and communications with Giant Eagle. “We’re eager to join this community, and this grand opening event is our chance to present them with the best GetGo has to offer.”
GetGo Cafe + Market, which is owned by Giant Eagle, unveiled its newest location at 663 New Castle Road in Franklin Township on Thursday, Feb. 29, and will be the first Pennsylvania location to feature a drive-through lane. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
Former Pittsburgh Penguins player and Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy stopped by the new GetGo Cafe + Market location at 663 New Castle Road in Franklin Township on Thursday, Feb. 29, to work the drive-through window and greet fans. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
Former Pittsburgh Penguins player and Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy stopped by the new GetGo Cafe + Market location at 663 New Castle Road in Franklin Township on Thursday, Feb. 29, to work the drive-through window and greet fans. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
Former Pittsburgh Penguins player and Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy stopped by the new GetGo Cafe + Market location at 663 New Castle Road in Franklin Township on Thursday, Feb. 29, to work the drive-through window and greet fans. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
Former Pittsburgh Penguins player and Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy stopped by the new GetGo Cafe + Market location at 663 New Castle Road in Franklin Township on Thursday, Feb. 29, to work the drive-through window and greet fans. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
Former Pittsburgh Penguins player and Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy stopped by the new GetGo Cafe + Market location at 663 New Castle Road in Franklin Township on Thursday, Feb. 29, to work the drive-through window and greet fans. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
Former Pittsburgh Penguins player and Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy stopped by the new GetGo Cafe + Market location at 663 New Castle Road in Franklin Township on Thursday, Feb. 29, to work the drive-through window and greet fans. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
Former Pittsburgh Penguins player and Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy stopped by the new GetGo Cafe + Market location at 663 New Castle Road in Franklin Township on Thursday, Feb. 29, to work the drive-through window and greet fans. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle
Former Pittsburgh Penguins player and Stanley Cup champion Tyler Kennedy stopped by the new GetGo Cafe + Market location at 663 New Castle Road in Franklin Township on Thursday, Feb. 29, to work the drive-through window and greet fans. Steve Cukovich/Butler Eagle