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title: "Pop’s Beef Marks 46 Years as a Chicagoland Staple with March Specials and Surprise Giveaways"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/125b6e6d-141d-4d06-b0d3-e7debb931118
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260304_pops_beef_marks_46_years_as_a_chicagoland_staple_with_march_specials_and_su.html
category: "Sandwich & sub"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Sandwich & sub"
published: 2026-03-04T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:59:20.096Z
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# Pop’s Beef Marks 46 Years as a Chicagoland Staple with March Specials and Surprise Giveaways

**TL;DR:** Pop's Beef is celebrating its 46th anniversary with March specials and surprise giveaways. The family-run brand has 16 locations across Illinois and Indiana and has served millions of sandwiches since 1980.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-03-04. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260304_pops_beef_marks_46_years_as_a_chicagoland_staple_with_march_specials_and_su.html).*

## Story

Anniversary Specials & Giveaways

Throughout March, customers can enjoy special pricing on popular menu items every Monday, along with surprise giveaways that bring an added element of fun to the anniversary celebration.

Monday Specials:

- March 2: $2.50 Hot Dog (includes fries)

- March 9: $2.50 Cheeseburger

- March 16: $3.50 Meatball Sandwich

- March 23: $3.50 Italian Sausage Sandwich

- March 30: $5.50 6” Italian Beef Sandwich

- Mystery Monday Surprise Giveaways

In addition to the weekly specials, Pop’s is adding an extra layer of excitement with surprise giveaways on the first, third, and last Monday of March. The twist? Guests won’t know what the surprise is until they walk through the doors, whether it’s Pop’s swag or other unexpected treats, making each visit a little more memorable during the anniversary celebration.

“For 46 years, we’ve had the privilege of being part of people’s everyday routines and life’s big moments,” said Frank Radochonski, Founder of Pop’s Beef. “Whether it’s after a game, during a lunch break, or a family dinner, Pop’s has always been about bringing people together. That support from our customers is what has made nearly five decades possible.”

Please note: Pop’s Beef - Kedzie Avenue is closed on Mondays and will honor each weekly anniversary special on Tuesdays throughout March.

While the month-long promotions highlight the milestone, the anniversary represents something even bigger for the family-run brand: 46 years of serving communities across Illinois and Indiana with the same commitment to quality, consistency, and neighborhood – milestones that can be seen in the numbers:

- 16 locations across Illinois and Indiana

- 46 years of fresh-sliced Italian beef prepared in-house daily

- Millions of sandwiches served since 1980

- Hundreds of partnerships supporting local schools, first responders, and community organizations

As the brand celebrates 46 years, its mission remains unchanged: serve high-quality food, treat guests like family, and continue giving back to the communities that have supported Pop’s every step of the way.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- location expansion (topic)
- community support (topic)
- Illinois (location)
- anniversary celebration (topic)
- indiana (location)
- Pop's Beef (company)
- Frank Radochonski (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260304_pops_beef_marks_46_years_as_a_chicagoland_staple_with_march_specials_and_su.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/125b6e6d-141d-4d06-b0d3-e7debb931118).