Win or Lose, Grandma's Cookies Bakes up Treats for Football Fans

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Grandma's® Cookies, the brand from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division known for sweet memories, proudly announced today Grandma will be taking over Charlotte and Denver following the Big Game to hand out soft baked treats to football fans and consumers. On Monday, February 8, Grandma will bring warmth, love, and of course, cookies to these football cities. Win or lose, Grandma will brighten up Monday morning by providing the comfort of cookies and coffee to make everything better.  

"For over 100 years, Grandma's Cookies has been making life a little sweeter," said Bart LaCount, senior director of marketing, Frito-Lay. "We are excited for Grandma to take over Charlotte and Denver to let consumers and football fans know that whether their team won or lost, they can always count on love and comfort from Grandma's Cookies."

Following the Big Game, Grandma will take to social media to engage with both the mourning and celebrating fans by offering a digital coupon for Grandma's Cookies. The activations will take place in Charlotte from 10am-2pm at Disk Plaza (101 South Tyron Street) and Denver from 10am – 2pm at the 16th Street Mall – Union Station (1610 Wynkoop Street) on Monday, February 8. Local consumers will receive free samples in addition to a discounted coupon. Grandma's Cookies also plans to spread more love by handing out free samples at the winning city's parade the week of February 8.

For additional information on Grandma's Cookies and to join in the conversation, please visit: Grandma's Cookies; Twitter: @grandmascookies.

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SOURCE Frito-Lay North America