Kum & Go Celebrates 50th Anniversary By Giving Away
$100,000 This Summer
“Summer of ’59” promotion also offers 59 cent fountain drinks throughout summer
(West Des Moines, Iowa — June 1, 2009) Starting Today, June 1st, Kum & Go is offering area customers the chance to win over $100,000 this summer to celebrate its 50th anniversary. As part of its “Summer of ‘59” promotion, Kum & Go will award 59 lucky winners a $1,000 Kum & Go gift card and one lucky winner will win the grand prize of $50,000.
In-store customers will receive a unique code on their receipt when they make a purchase at Kum & Go locations. This code can be used to enter to win at kumandgo.com. Five $1,000 gift card winners will be selected and announced every Monday throughout the summer, and the $50,000 grand prize winner will be announced on September 1, 2009.
“We are proud of our 50 years of quality service to our customers. In addition to the cash giveaway, we are also offering our customers 32-ounce drinks for the special price of 59 cents. The special prices and prizes are a way for us to say thank you, and we look forward to another 50 years of community partnership,”said Kevin W. Krause, Senior Vice President of Marketing.
Kum and Go’s history can be traced back to 1959, when W.A. Krause and T.S. Gentle set out to meet the needs of a country that was quickly changing. “Two visionaries set out to create a fueling destination with a sense of ‘convenience,’ and today we celebrate being a leader in convenient retailing. We thank our patrons for their support and look forward to the next 50 years,” said Kyle J. Krause, President and CEO.
About Kum & Go
Founded on exceptional customer service, Kum & Go is a pioneer in the convenience store industry. The family-owned company began in 1959 in Hampton, Iowa, and has grown to more than 400 convenience stores in 12 states (Iowa, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming and Wisconsin). Thanks to the efforts of its more than 3,600 associates, Kum & Go convenience stores continue to lead the industry in customer service and convenience.
Kum & Go has maintained 50 years of dedicated community commitment, each year returning at least 10 percent of its profits to the communities it serves. Kum & Go is the 5th largest privately-held convenience store chain in the United States. For more information about Kum & Go, visit www.kumandgo.com. 
