The Bob Evans Restaurant held its grand opening today, opening its doors to the first customers at 6:00am.

The first twenty customers were given a gift card entitling them to a Rise and Shine breakfast every week for a year.  All customers received a prize for visiting Bob Evans at its grand opening event.

For each customer today, Bob Evans Restaurant donated 50 cents to Loving Hearts Outreach.  A can drive was also held to collect canned food items. 

Bob Evans President, Roger Williams (below in red) was among the company executives who joined in the grand opening.

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Customers are seen below waiting in line in the early morning hours to be among the first to be served at the new restaurant.