It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Garden State Park Gatehouse gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Cherry Hill, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Challenge Grove Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Capital Grille or visit Barclay Farmstead Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Cherry Hill, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Cherry Hill, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Cherry Hill, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
South Jersey’s already formidable food scene is getting a few additions this year with six new eateries coming to Cherry Hill. Upcoming openings include national chains Just Salad and Mission BBQ, as well as local businesses, like speciality dessert cafe Ens?ra. There are also a number of recent ribbon-cuttings to celebrate, including Heng Seng Noodles, a popular spinoff of the South Philly Cambodian restaurant, and La...
South Jersey’s already formidable food scene is getting a few additions this year with six new eateries coming to Cherry Hill. Upcoming openings include national chains Just Salad and Mission BBQ, as well as local businesses, like speciality dessert cafe Ens?ra. There are also a number of recent ribbon-cuttings to celebrate, including Heng Seng Noodles, a popular spinoff of the South Philly Cambodian restaurant, and La Liegeoise, a Belgian waffle shop. Here are the restaurants coming to Cherry Hill this year and five recent openings that have the township’s foodies buzzing.
Tacoria, a fast-casual Mexican eatery with 11 locations across New Jersey, is set to open in Cherry Hill in mid- to late-July. The restaurant will be located at 801 Haddonfield Road in the Shoppes at Garden State Park, between Chopt and Wild Fork. Diners can build their own tacos, burrito boxes, nachos and more. Tacoria prides itself on using fresh ingredients and offering vegan and gluten free options.
Popular Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette is coming to Cherry Hill with two locations set to open this year. The first, located in Cherry Hill’s H Mart at 1720 Route 70 East, is expected to open in August. The second location will be near Nordstrom Rack at Towne Place on Route 70, a company spokesperson confirmed to The Inquirer. Franchisees Payal Shah and Mittul Patel signed a lease in April, and they expect to open the location by the end of 2025 or early 2026. Paris Baguette is famous for its Parisian-Korean fusion treats, from strawberry “supreme croissants” to pistachio mochi doughnuts.
Ens?ra is a speciality dessert cafe that plans to serve taiyaki (traditional fish-shaped Japanese waffles with sweet and savory fillings), soft serve, matcha, and other treats. The name Ens?ra blends two Japanese words: ens?, a hand-drawn Zen Buddhist circle that represents mindfulness and connection, and sora, which means sky and symbolizes “a sense of endless possibilities.” Ens?ra’s taiyaki will be served with a wide array of fillings, including red bean, custard, Nutella, and ham and cheese. Customers can also expect shaved snow ice, a full coffee and espresso lineup, Japanese egg sandwiches and other small menu items. Ens?ra will be located at 116 Barclay Farms Shopping Center and plans to open by mid- to late-August.
Barbecue chain Mission BBQ is coming to the Garden State Park shopping center off Route 70, in between Wonder and Hand & Stone. Mission BBQ has restaurants in 22 states and serves classic barbecue favorites like pulled pork, brisket and collard greens. The chain already has four locations in New Jersey — Deptford, Hamilton, Marlton and Sicklerville — and 14 in Pennsylvania. The Cherry Hill location will open this fall.
Fast-casual salad spot Just Salad is opening in Cherry Hill, a company spokesperson confirmed. Just Salad has signed a lease at 706 Haddonfield Road in the former MOD Pizza space and plans to open later this year. The chain prides itself on serving “healthy, affordable, climate-conscious, and mouth-wateringly delicious meals,” including build-your-own salads, wraps, smoothies, and grain bowls.
At Roy Rogers’ peak in the late 1980s, the fast-food giant had around 140 locations in greater Philadelphia. Nearly three decades after the Philly area’s last Roy Rogers closed its doors, the chain is back with a new location in Cherry Hill, which opened in late June and has created a buzz in South Jersey. Diners can expect the classic hamburgers, roast beef sandwiches and fried chicken they remember from the Roy Rogers of decades past, along with the beloved self-serve Fixin’s Bar. The Cherry Hill Roy Rogers’ is located at 614 Haddonfield Rd.
Philly’s beloved Nashville-inspired hot chicken joint, Asad’s Hot Chicken, opened its doors in Cherry Hill in April. Asad’s opened in Northeast Philly in 2022 when then 23-year-old clothing manufacturer Asad Kahn started a takeout window after enjoying hot chicken on a trip to California. The restaurant has since blown up, and Cherry Hill marks Asad’s 12th location in the Philly area and third in New Jersey. The chicken joint serves its classic chicken sandwiches, tenders and wraps, as well as fruit smoothies and milkshakes. If you’re not into spicy food, don’t worry — at Asad’s, you can customize your meal on a scale from “no spice” to “scorchin.” Asad’s in Cherry Hill is located at 1400 Haddonfield-Berlin Road in the Woodcrest Shopping Center.
Sushi restaurant Koi Matsu describes itself as providing “an authentic taste of Japan with a modern twist.” Koi Matsu opened in May at 404 Marlton Pike East, and is serving a wide range of sushi pieces and rolls, hot pot noodles, hibachi, and appetizers like gyoza and koi fried chicken. The new Japanese eatery is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
Wonder, a high-tech food hall serving everything from sushi to Detroit-style pizza, opened in Cherry Hill in May, adding to the brand’s growing portfolio of storefronts across the Philly region. Wonder’s Cherry Hill location, located at 2050 Route 70 in the Garden State Park shopping center, has 20 restaurants to choose from. Options include celebrity names like Bobby Flay Steak and Yasas by Michael Symon, a Mediterranean-style menu, as well as in-house brands, like Burger Baby. Customers are encouraged to place orders ahead of time on the Wonder app, and meals can be ordered for pick-up, dine-in or delivery.
Authentic Belgian waffle shop La Liegeoise had its Cherry Hill grand opening in March, and is now serving sweet and savory treats at 1871 Marlton Pike East in the Heritage Square Shopping Center. La Liegeoise’s signature Belgian waffle is made from yeast dough infused with Belgian pearl sugars that caramelize into a sweet, crispy coating. Try sweet toppings, like maple syrup, pistachio cream, marshmallows, or sprinkles, or go savory with the “waffle dog,” a beef or chicken hot dog wrapped in waffle dough.
Siblings Annie, Lange, and Sarah Huong — the children of Anthony Huong, owner of the South Philly Cambodian restaurant Heng Seng — recently opened a Cherry Hill spinoff. Cherry Hill’s Heng Seng Noodles offers a variety of rice and noodle dishes including kuy teav, a Cambodian noodle soup that the Heng Seng Noodles team says “signifies our heritage.” The restaurant is located at 1467 Brace Road in the same shopping center as the Hung Vuong Food Market and Lamberti’s Tutti Toscani restaurant.
Newsletter editor Lisa Dukart and reporter Michael Klein contributed reporting.
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know.WHYY News will be hosting a “pop-up” newsroom at the Cherry Hill Public Library from noon until 4 p.m. on Thursday. The library is located at 1100 Kings Highway.These off-site events are part of a continuing effort by the newsroom to deepen relationships w...
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know.
WHYY News will be hosting a “pop-up” newsroom at the Cherry Hill Public Library from noon until 4 p.m. on Thursday. The library is located at 1100 Kings Highway.
These off-site events are part of a continuing effort by the newsroom to deepen relationships with the communities they cover.
The pop-up newsrooms will be an opportunity for residents in Cherry Hill and surrounding communities to learn about our newsroom and news-gathering process.
WHYY News New Jersey reporter P. Kenneth Burns and suburban managing editor Madhusmita “Madhu” Bora will be hearing from the community about issues they care about and stories they want to hear.
Burns joined the WHYY News team in 2018. The award-winning reporter was previously at WYPR in Baltimore, where he covered city government and urban issues. He has been a contributor to NPR, PRX’s “The World” and CBS News Radio.
Bora, in addition to being managing editor of suburban coverage, is a teacher, writer, filmmaker and award-winning dancer. She has previously worked for The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Indianapolis Star, The Tampa Bay Times, and Press of Atlantic City. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Quartz, WURD Radio, All India Radio and SAGE Business Researcher.
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There is no better way to celebrate July 4th than with a sparkling array of fireworks near you in New Jersey, and luckily the state has plenty of shows tonight, July 3 and through the Fourth of July weekend to satisfy your dopamine cravings.The weather is expected to be pleasant and there is undoubtedly at least one fireworks show near you worth checking out — honestly, are any not worth it? — so keep reading to get a sampling of some of the best fireworks shows across the Garden State.There are at ...
There is no better way to celebrate July 4th than with a sparkling array of fireworks near you in New Jersey, and luckily the state has plenty of shows tonight, July 3 and through the Fourth of July weekend to satisfy your dopamine cravings.
The weather is expected to be pleasant and there is undoubtedly at least one fireworks show near you worth checking out — honestly, are any not worth it? — so keep reading to get a sampling of some of the best fireworks shows across the Garden State.
There are at least 19 fireworks displays in New Jersey on July 3. Here's the lineup, alphabetically:
Other fireworks on July 4 will take place in these NJ towns: Augusta (Sussex County Miners game), Allendale, Bridgewater, Camden, Collingswood, Cape May, Elizabeth, Evesham, Jersey City, Livingston, Long Branch, Millburn/Short Hills, Millville, Ocean City, Oradell, Margate City, Trenton, Union, Sea Isle, Summit, and Washington Township (Gloucester).
Audubon's Independence Day parade will be on July 4th, starting at Amherst Road and Harvard Ave., but their fireworks show is around 9 p.m. Saturday, July 5th at the Audubon High School in Camden County.
Barnegat Township will offer food trucks and live music and set off fireworks at dusk on July 5. Celebrations begin at 5 p.m. at Barnegat High School.
Bradley Beach in Monmouth County will set off fireworks at the beachfront on July 5 beginning around 9 p.m.
East Windsor will host its fireworks show at dusk on Saturday, July 5 at Etra Lake in Mercer County.
The Sussex County Miners are hosting fireworks on July 4 and July 5 this year during their games against the Ottawa Titans. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with fireworks following the game.
Bergen County's Tenafly Borough will hold their annual fireworks display on Saturday, July 5 behind the Tenafly High School. Live music begins at 7:30 p.m. with fireworks to follow at 9 p.m.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
Roy Rogers Restaurants, the fast-food chain named after "The King of the Cowboys," is rustling up a resurgence.Once a major name in fast food with more than 640 locations across the U.S., Roy Rogers is now expanding with 24 company-owned restaurants and 16 franchise restaurants in seven states. Its newest location, ...
Roy Rogers Restaurants, the fast-food chain named after "The King of the Cowboys," is rustling up a resurgence.
Once a major name in fast food with more than 640 locations across the U.S., Roy Rogers is now expanding with 24 company-owned restaurants and 16 franchise restaurants in seven states. Its newest location, which opened June 25 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, was met with long lines despite the 100-degree heat.
Its the chain's first return to the South Jersey or Philadelphia area since the 1990s – a decade which saw Marriott sell the Roy Rogers chain to Hardee's for $365 million. "We are excited to make this long-anticipated return, and Cherry Hill allows us to serve a growing, diverse community and introduce a new generation to the quality and variety that makes Roy Rogers a cut above," said company co-president Jim Plamondon in a press release.
After the acquisition, Hardee's converted more than 150 Roy Rogers restaurants into Hardee's locations and sold more than 350 locations to other restaurant chains including Boston Chicken, Wendy's and McDonald's.
Then in 2002, brothers Jim and Pete Plamondon Jr. bought the Roy Rogers brand from Hardee's and began opening new Roy Rogers restaurants in the Mid-Atlantic including Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The restaurant's legacy runs in the family as their father, Pete Sr., had left Marriott to open a Roy Rogers franchise in Frederick, Maryland in 1980.
The restaurant touts its “Triple Threat” approach of serving burgers, roast beef, and fried chicken with a Fixin's Bar to customize dishes.
"New guests will be pleased with our diverse menu and quality beef, burgers and chicken you can’t find anywhere else," Jim Plamondon said in a press release.
After a grand opening ceremony, the new Cherry Hill, N.J. location opened with a line of cars wrapped around the building and a queue of walk-in customers regularly stretching out the door into the heat.
It took Miguel Rivera, a Cherry Hill Township worker, about an hour to get his take-out order. He showed up because of the “nostalgia," having enjoyed going to the Roy Rogers outlets on the New Jersey Turnpike during family trips to New York City. “I wanted to have it again,” he said.
Customer Marc Orgiefsky, who was the first in line at midnight, told Philadelphia area TV station 6ABC, “I used to work at the Moorestown Mall years ago and there was a Roy Rogers in the mall and the food there was great."
The first Roy Rogers restaurant chain opened in 1968 in Falls Church, Virginia. It got its name when Marriott acquired RoBee's restaurants in Fort Wayne, Indiana in the '60s, but couldn't secure those naming rights, Jim Plamondon told The Washington Post in 2016. A Marriott board member who was friends with the TV and movie star suggested naming the restaurants after Rogers.
The western-themed restaurants grew to have more than 600 restaurants. When Marriott sold most of them in 1990, the Plamondons kept their 15 franchises and then acquired the brand, which came with 70 restaurants, many of which were underperforming, Jim Plamondon told the Post.
They whittled down the number of locations and have slowly been expanding.
"We've received an overwhelming number of requests from loyal Roy Rogers fans for a location in this area, and we're delighted to make it a reality," said Joe Briglia, the company's director of real estate and franchise development, in a statement. "We plan to build on this success and expand even further in the market."
Contributing: Celeste E. Whittaker and Jim Walsh, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
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