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Max’s New Promos Heighten Excitement and Support for Team Gilas Pilipinas

Food Reviews Thursday, July 10, 2014

Mouthwatering comfort dishes and an exciting game of basketball form the perfect pair as the Philippine National Basketball Team (Gilas Pilipinas) gears up to make history at the most prestigious international basketball competition in Spain slated for August this year.

Global Filipino brand Max’s, the official restaurant of Team Gilas Pilipinas serves up exciting promos to bring the Gilas excitement to the hilt.

Max's will be giving Filipinos a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the Philippines' very own Gilas team compete against the best basketball players in the world with its Fly to Spain Promo. Customers may simply enjoy their favourite Max’s dishes at any Max’s Restaurant nationwide. For every PhP 300 food purchase made until July 12 (dine-in, take-out or delivery), customers will be entitled to one raffle coupon and inch closer to watching their favorite Gilas players compete live in Spain. They may also utilize social media by uploading a “puso to the Max” selfie (photo of oneself with right arm across the chest), posting the hashtag PusoToTheMax and sharing these on Twitter and Instagram. One winner will get the amazing privilege to fly to Spain with a companion, get free game passes for two, and be treated to free accommodations and pocket money.

As support for Gilas Pilipinas pours in, customers may also experience everything Gilas by just visiting Max’s Restaurant. They may now listen to the favorite music and sample the top 5 dishes of Gilas players while dining at Max’s. On top of the Gilas Team’s list of favorite dishes is Max's world-famous fried chicken, crispy on the outside and delectably tender on the inside. This dish is given an exciting twist and can now be enjoyed “Pinoy-Style” with 3 new dips to make each bite more enjoyable: Max's gravy, chilli sauce and Pinoy sarsa, to create a different kind of thrill for diners.

After a satisfying meal at Max’s, customers may avail of Max’s Gilas Take-out Treat and bring home their favourite Max's sarap to the bones fried chicken, paired with Max's classic banana ketchup and a limited edition Gilas eco bag. This promo is valid for take-out transactions worth PhP299 until July 11.

“With these new offerings, Max’s endeavors to create more exciting opportunities to celebrate two things that Filipinos love – basketball and Max’s sarap to the bones fried chicken. Whether they are in the Philippines or in any other country around the world, they can all take pride in being a Filipino and share in the Puso to The Max experience,” shared Mark Gamboa, Marketing Director for Max's Group of Companies.

To learn more about Max's Gilas promos, visit Max's website www.maxschicken.com and Max's official Facebook fan page https://www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant

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Max's Sizzles with New Mouthwatering And Affordable Dishes for Barkada Gimmick Nights

Adobong Kangkong Saturday, August 17, 2013

Responding to the needs of the younger market, particularly yuppies and those working in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, Max’s launched an innovative spread of dishes that will surely re-define how Filipinos chill out after a long day at work.

This August, the Filipino’s favorite chicken brand launched “Sizzling Specials,” a delectable line of budget-friendly meals that are completely satisfying and ideal for after work get-togethers.

“Max’s, being a 100% Filipino brand, seeks to continuously meet and understand the specific needs of the dining public. We commend the dedication of young Filipino professionals in uplifting the lives of their own families and in helping boost the economy. We launched Sizzling Specials with them in mind. We want them to take a well-deserved respite from a grueling day at work and enjoy their all-time favorite Filipino appetizers, complemented by Max’s classic heirloom dishes with their friends and colleagues,” shared Carlyn Sanguyo, LSM Marketing Manager for Max's Restaurant.

Starting at 6:00 pm, Max’s will be serving irresistibly crunchy appetizers to its customers, like deep-fried Chicken Neck Original, Salt and Pepper Chicken Neck, and Max's classic Lumpiang Shanghai. After a satisfying round of pica pica, Max’s new Sizzling Specials are still sure to whet the appetite: Gambas Con Aligue, Chicken Sisig, Sizzling Tofu, Adobong Kangkong with Stuffed Tofu, and Sizzling Sweet and Spicy Chicken. Adventure-seeking diners with an active lifestyle may also indulge in affordable meal bundles of these new dishes, watered down by a cold bottle of San Mig Light drink. The most ravenous appetites may choose to sink their teeth into classic favorites like Max's 'sarap-to-the-bones' Fried Chicken, Lechon Kawali and Crispy Pata for an extremely satisfying dining experience.

“Customers dining in small and medium-sized groups may choose from a wide selection of meal bundles featuring our Chicken Neck and Sizzling Specials products. These are extremely affordable and perfect for winding down with friends. Max’s seeks to capture these fun moments and unforgettable experiences by providing mouthwatering food and a great dining experience any time of the day,” concluded Sanguyo.

Max’s Sizzling Specials are available at selected Max’s branches from 6:00 pm onwards until November 30, 2013. Participating branches include Max’s Scout Tuason, Glorietta 3, Valero, Convergys, Forbestown, Tiendesitas, Shaw, Ayala Town Center, Dasmariňas, Harbour Square, Malate, Orosa Ermita, Bluewave, Nuvali and Lipa. For more exciting news that sizzles, visit www.maxschicken.com or check out www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant and be a member of Max’s Facebook Fan Page.

Another treat from Max's Restaurant is the Cake sampler that comes in a box

full of our favorite cake slices from Max's Restaurant. Some of the cake slices include

Chocolate cake, Carrot cake, banana cake and quezo real cake. All this comes in 2 pcs.

at the price os P139.00! Very affordable right? So grab one now :-)

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About Max’s Restaurant

Max’s, one of the country’s leading fast-casual dining restaurant traces its roots to a family’s generosity and passion for good food. Max’s, “the house that chicken built,” continues to innovate and expand worldwide with plans to open branches outside the United States. Today, Max’s Restaurant has established itself as a household name, an institution, and a proud Filipino tradition, zealously upholding the values passed on from its early beginnings in 1945 to the present –day generation of food aficionados.

For the most exciting updates about Max’s Restaurant, log on to www.maxschicken.com or visit www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant to be a Max’s Restaurant Facebook fan.

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Max’s Restaurant and The Body Shop Collaborate to Give a Pampering Treat for Moms on Mother’s Day

Max fried chicken Friday, May 10, 2013

As Mother’s Day inches closer, Max’s Restaurant inspires Filipinos to make this poignant celebration extra special with a Pampering Treat for Moms. In partnership with eco-ethical beauty brand, The Body Shop, Max’s offers a luxurious treat for families who will treat their Moms at Max’s during the Mother’s Day Season.

Carve-out a special celebration this Mother’s Day. It’s time for Mom to take a well-deserved respite from her busy lifestyle and enjoy her favorite home-cooked dishes that are meticulously prepared and generously served for her and her family. Classic Filipino dishes like Max’s Kare-Kare, Crispy Pata, Pancit Canton, and the Filipino’s most-loved “sarap-to-the-bones” Fried Chicken await her at Max’s. After a relaxing day and satisfying meal, Max’s takes the experience one notch higher with a luxurious treat from The Body Shop. For a minimum food purchase of PhP 1,500, Mom can get one from the three, exciting items: The Body Shop Olive Soap, a skin caressing bar to moisturize the skin; The Body Shop Moringa Soap, a white flower-scented soap with real moringa seed oil that gives the skin a refreshing, rich lather; and The Body Shop Strawberry Soap, a vegetable-based soap with fabulous strawberry scent that cleanses and helps condition the skin.

“Max’s pays tribute to every mother in the Filipinos and all over the world. Her loving and selfless character is admirable and worthy to be emulated. She deserves this day to be honored and pampered,” shared Carlyn Sanguyo, Marketing Manager for Max’s Restaurant.

Surprise mom with a heartwarming, Max’s Pampering Treat from May 10-12, 2013 in all of Max’s branches nationwide. Max’s Mother’s Day treat is also available for take-out and delivery.

Visit www.maxschicken.com, the official website of Max’s Restaurant for the most heartwarming news from the most loved Filipino brand.

Check out www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant and

be a member of Max’s Facebook Fan Page.

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About Max’s Restaurant

log on to www.maxschicken.com or

visit www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant to be a Max’s Restaurant Facebook fan.

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Max's Serves Sumptuous Filipino Favorites with Latest 4Sharing Meals

Filipino Food Saturday, March 30, 2013

Some say that life is a feast. This rings true at Max’s where there is always a good reason to celebrate - from casual meet-ups with friends, to surprising a loved one on her birthday, or treating mom and dad for dinner because you want them to know that you care. With Max’s latest wave of 4Sharing Meals, there is just so much more to share and celebrate.

Max’s 4Sharing Meals this season is a sumptuous serving of Mongo Guisado, a favorite Filipino dish of stewed mung beans that is best served piping hot and Max’s ‘sarap to the bones’ Fried Chicken with its perfectly crispy skin and tender meat. This hefty meal is made even more inviting with Max’s Tinapa Rice and 4 refreshing glasses of iced tea.

“Max’s is known for serving classic heirloom recipes that delight the heart. With Max’s new selection of 4Sharing Meals, we want Filipinos to enjoy the simple joys of every day because there is nothing like sharing your favorite meals with your favorite people,” said Rey Marc San Juan, Senior Ad and Promo and International Marketing Manager.

Max’s 4Sharing Meals is a delectable and very affordable meal bundle of classic Filipino dishes, perfect for sharing especially among young and seasoned food enthusiasts dining in small groups. “With Max’s 4Sharing Meals, we create more heartwarming memories for our customers as they share not only great food, but great company as well,” said San Juan.

Dig into Max’s latest meals 4Sharing for only Php 799. Catch it anywhere in the Philippines from March 1- April 27, 2013.

Have your favorite meals conveniently delivered right at your doorstep by dialing Max’s delivery hotline 7-9000 or placing your orders online. For more great meals and deals from the Filipinos most loved brand, check out Max’s official website

www.maxschicken.com

and

Facebook Fan Page www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant.

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About Max’s Restaurant

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The OFW diary: Years of Solitude

Max fried chicken Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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Max's Offers Fun and Convenient Ways to Order

food delivery Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Max’s Restaurant offers its patrons convenience at their fingertips with four ways to order and enjoy Max's classic, home-cooked dishes: Dine-in, Take-out, Deliver Now and Deliver Later.

Max's customers may choose to hold special celebrations and intimate dinners at any of their favourite Max's branches nationwide. They may also choose to drop by any Max's Restaurant, order from a wide range of dishes on the menu, and bring these dishes home for an indulgent feast with friends and family. For busy moms, party planners, and individuals working on a graveyard shift, Max's delivery service is the best option to satisfy sudden cravings, and even the biggest appetites during get-togethers. Customers just need to dial Max's Delivery hotline 7-9000, and they can have their favourite Max's meals delivered to their doorstep in no time! Another convenient option is ordering online. Customers may place their orders by simply logging on to www.maxschicken.com. Filipinos living overseas will now be able to surprise their loved ones back home by sending them Max's delectable meals that will be delivered to any location in the Philippines on their specified date.

“Max's Online Delivery is all about real food and real people. We understand the surging number of individuals who are working hard for their families, whether they are living in the Philippines or overseas. They have deeply inspired us to come up with more convenient and innovative ways to bring Max's delectable dishes to their loved ones, so that they can still share and 'take part' in important celebrations despite being far away from home," shared Orlando Villanueva, Max’s Restaurant's Marketing Manager for Delivery and Off-Premise.

With Max’s Dine-in, Take-out, Delivery Now and Delivery Later options, there are just so many fun and easy ways to savor Max's dishes, like its world- famous, 'sarap-to-the-bones' fried chicken and other house specialties such as Kare-Kare, Crispy Pata, Pancit Canton and Sinigang.

So what are you waiting for? Log on to www.maxschicken.com or call Max’s delivery hotline, 7-9000 for that mouthwatering fare of classic Filipino dishes. Life is simple and definitely 'sarap-to-the-bones,' with Max's.

Watch the super cute Max's Restaurant deliver online commercial :-)

Order now for your love ones! :-)
This is the perfect time to still be part of special family events
even if you're far away :-)

Thanks to Max's :-)

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Sweets for Your Sweets this Love Month Max’s Corner Bakery Unveils its Newest Sweet Treats

Max fried chicken Thursday, February 14, 2013

Max’s Corner Bakery ushers in the love month with three, new indulgent confections: rich Red Velvet Cupcake, heart-shaped Chocolate Truffle Cake, and sweet and luscious French Macaroons in a variety of colors.

“This season, we want to create the most heartwarming memories for couples and families by introducing three mouthwatering treats from Max’s Corner Bakery. These new additions to Max’s Corner Bakery’s wide array of pastries and desserts reinforce our commitment to come out with the freshest and most delectable treats for every special occasion,” Monette Aldos, Operations Manager of Max’s Corner Bakery.

Max’s Corner Bakery’s newest sweet offerings are budget-friendly and perfect for the season. For only Php 50 per piece, customers may already surprise their loved ones with the delightful sweetness of the Red Velvet Cupcake topped with cream cheese frosting, or the rich decadence of the Heart Shaped Chocolate Truffle Cake for only Php 199. For bite-size goodness, diners may try 3 pieces of colorful and deliciously light French Macaroons for only Php 88! These yummy desserts will be available in all Max’s Restaurants from February 1-28.

As a special treat, customers celebrating the season of hearts at Max’s Restaurant from February 11- 17, and who have a minimum spend of PhP 1,500, will all receive a pack of Max’s Corner Bakery’ French Macaroons - all for free. Surely, these treats will make any meal special, and sharing the love with your special someone, family and friends on Valentine's day will be even more unforgettable. Head on now to your favorite Max’s Restaurant and get a taste of how sweeter life can be with Max’s Corner Bakery’s newest sweet treats - made with love, always.

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About Max’s Corner Bakery

Max’s Corner Bakery is the bakery brand of Max’s Restaurant, one of the most enduring global Filipino brands today. Max’s Corner Bakery is famous for its perennial dessert – the Max’s Caramel Bar, and a roster of other oven-fresh, saccharine treats that have captured the heart of Filipinos all over the world. Max’s Corner Bakery’s delectable product line includes a wide variety of cupcakes, classic and custom-made cakes, breads and pastries.

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Max’s Restaurant and Coco Martin Share Parallelisms in the Journey to Success

Coco Martin Tuesday, January 15, 2013

15 January 2013: Max’s aficionados have been seeing vibrant changes in the global Filipino brand, especially with exciting billboards, a new TV commercial and the recent announcement of a new brand ambassador, Coco Martin. Known for being one of the most enduring restaurants today with almost seventy years of colorful history, Max’s has successfully transitioned to capture the younger and more adventurous niche of Filipino diners with its creative marketing strategies and innovations.

"Coco captured our attention because of his life story. In a lot of ways, he shares values that are inherent to Max's - passion for what you do and love for the Filipino family. This is how Max's story unravels everyday," shared Edgar Allan Caper, Marketing Director for Max's Restaurant.”

Coco’s Humble Beginnings with Max’s

Good things come to those who wait. It was not an instant journey to fame for Coco. Raised by his doting ‘lola’, Coco followed his grandmother’s advice to prioritize his education before venturing into the limelight. Coco patiently finished his degree in hotel and restaurant management before entering the film industry as an actor. Initially, Coco struggled as he consistently strived to make a mark in a highly competitive industry with an audience that is always keen on seeing fresh talents. After persistence and a clear vision of his dream, the public took notice of Coco as a serious actor and a matinee idol whose fame has crossed over to countries in Europe and Asia. His life has never been the same again. “We saw in Coco a great Filipino story of perseverance and hope with which Max’s was also built on. We see a great connection between Max’s and Coco and that’s why we believe we have found the perfect partner for Max’s,” added Caper.

Unknown to many, Coco worked as a young server at Max’s Fairview in 2001 before he became the illustrious actor that he is today. It was his experience at Max’s that has actually paved the way for this unassuming talent to be discovered. One of Coco’s customers saw great potential in him while he was busy serving Max’s delectable home-cooked dishes to diners. Coco’s ‘customer’ turns out to be a talent scout from one of the leading television networks in the country. He invited Coco for an audition and to explore acting as a profession.

Coco’s TV Commercial for Max’s

Max’s latest TV commercial featuring its newest brand ambassador was filmed by no other than award-winning director Brilliante Mendoza. “We prepared for this project by really understanding the message of Max’s. We want to translate this through a stimulating story that communicates the parallelism of Max’s heartwarming story with Coco’s own struggles and successes. This is my first time to collaborate with Max’s and Coco for a TV campaign and I feel honored to be part of this project,” said Mendoza during an interview.

Max’s TV commercial opens with Coco, casually talking about his life journey, while delectable images of his favorite Max’s meals are dramatically invade the senses. Viewers also get a scenamatic feel as Coco reveals the challenges that he had to overcome as an actor and the path that he chose in order to achieve success. This message that was explicitly conveyed in the commercial validates why Coco Martin was chosen to join the roster of Max’s growing family of brand ambassadors.

“Hard work reaps its benefits. This is the parallelism between Coco Martin and Max’s. We believe that just as Max’s sarap to the bones fried chicken is the perfect pair to any occasion, Coco Martin is also the perfect match for Max’s,” said Caper.

Check out Coco Martin's heart warming TV commercial:

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A Fun Bloggers Christmas Party from Max's Restaurant

Bloggers got talent Sunday, December 09, 2012

It's the time of the year once again and all we ever look forward to is attend Christmas parties, exchange gifts and party all night. This time around, I'm very lucky to be invited

by the world famous "sarap to the bones" Max's Restaurant to the Bloggers Got Talent Christmas Party! :-) It was indeed a fun, super fun event!

We ate a very sumptuous dinner at Max's restaurant Greenbelt 1, I was a little late so when I got there, the crew were singing a happy birthday song to Alwin Aquirre, a fellow blogger, who is celebrating his birthday. Happy Birthday Alwin! :-)

As always, I was so full after dinner, we ate all of Max's Restaurant best seller dishes like Kare-Kare, Sinigang na Hipon, Bangus, pork chop and of course, the the super delicious fried chicken, always star of night indeed. :-) For dessert, we ate buko pandan which is also my favorite and a cake. :-) I have a feeling Max's is spoiling us that night :-)

Then off we go to Redbox Greenbelt to continue the fun as we bloggers together with Max family celebrate holiday with a different tune through a

"Blogger's Got Talent" theme party. It was super fun, we all get to sing our favorite songs even though at first nobody wants to hold the mic LOL :D

Redbox serves the best pica pica :-) We had nachos, calamares, fries and chicken

and it's raining drinks! Tanduay ice, San Mig light etc. We get to stay there till midnight eating and singing all night! what more can we ask for?:-)

That's Sir Bob and Jonel Uy belting their hearts out :-) I didn't get to take a picture of Jonel serenading Marjorie. :-) Sweet!

Cheers to the Grand Winner who sung like she's really Bonnie Tyler! woot! Ms. Jing! I super love your voice :-) you truly deserve it :-) The runners up were Rain who sung Like A rose & Jen who sung like Lea Salongga in her own version of On my own :-)

From the bottom of my heart, Thank you Max's Restaurant and Bright Idea Events for making this Christmas party super FUN! :-) Thank you for the gifts and the prizes that really made our day, even my year complete! I just won the grand prize, microwave oven baby! :-)

It's always fun when bloggers bond over great food and karaoke no matter where the setting is, Redbox? WOW!! :-)

Don't forget to add Max's restaurant in your Christmas list! Your family, friends, love ones will surely enjoy dining at Max's restaurant because of their mouth watering specialties!

Surprise your family and friends in the Philippines by sending them your Max's favorites to anyone (even to yourself) anywhere within the Philippines at www.maxschicken.com! You may also call (+632) 464-2000 for customer assistance.

Like the official Facebook page of Max's restaurant:

https://www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant

Thank you again Max's restaurant! :-)

Happy Holidays!

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