Local restaurant chain turns fried pickles into scholarships

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The 5 Spot restaurants, part of the locally owned GLGSAV restaurant family, awarded $5,000 in scholarships to three of their team members through the sale of their fried pickle appetizers, a spokesperson said Thursday.

The Serving Success Scholarship is funded through community-driven efforts, with $1 from every fried pickle appetizer purchased at the 5 Spot restaurants going directly toward the scholarship fund.

The company’s Service Success Scholarship Program aims to support the educational and career advancement of employees interested in pursuing a career in hospitality and related industries and to assist in relieving education-related expenses such as tuition, books, supplies or housing…

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