New Albany, Ohio, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEW ALBANY, OH (August 27, 2026): Bob Evans is stepping up to the plate with five Savannah baseball stars to promote the new “Bob Evans Loves Nanas” Sweepstakes. At Bob Evans, “Nana” means two things: the fresh bananas featured in the Banana Pudding menu and the people who make life a little sweeter. Bob Evans is excited to celebrate both with their partnership with the Savannah baseball stars, who will rally fans behind the sweepstakes and appear across Bob Evans social channels throughout the campaign.
Featured Savannah Baseball Stars
- Reese Alexiades: Instagram @reesealexiades | TikTok @reese_alexiades
- Ryan Cox: Instagram @theglovemagician | TikTok @theglovemagician
- Ty Jackson: Instagram @tyy2flyyy | TikTok @tyy2flyy
- DR Meadows: Instagram @dr_meadows | TikTok @david.meadows
- Alex Ziegler: Instagram @zigzigzog | TikTok @beardyzig
"The Savannah baseball stars have a unique way of bringing people together through fun, family-friendly experiences, which makes them a natural fit for Bob Evans," said Amy Litzinger, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Bob Evans Restaurants. "This sweepstakes is a fun way to celebrate the taste and traditions that have brought generations together around our table."
Bob Evans Loves Nanas Sweepstakes: How It Works
Whether you’re a Nana, know a Nana or simply love breakfast, everyone is welcome to enter. From now through October 7, guests can enter once per day by visiting www.bobevans.com/sweeps. Fifty winners will be selected in a random drawing on or about October 12, with each receiving free breakfast for a year. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. For full sweepstakes terms and conditions, including eligibility requirements, visit bobevans.com/sweeps.
New Banana Pudding Menu Items
The sweepstakes launches alongside the new Banana Pudding Griddle menu. Inspired by one of America’s most beloved comfort-food desserts, Bob Evans new Banana Pudding menu is the taste that brings generations together in six new ways:
- Banana Pudding Farmer's Choice: Three buttermilk hotcakes or two slices of thick-cut brioche French toast finished with creamy banana pudding, banana slices, caramel drizzle, vanilla wafers powdered sugar and whipped topping. Plus your choice of breakfast meat and two farm-fresh eggs. Served with hash browns, home fries or fresh seasonal fruit.
- Banana Pudding Hotcakes Combo: Four buttermilk hotcakes finished with creamy banana pudding, banana slices, caramel drizzle, vanilla wafers, powdered sugar and whipped topping. Served with choice of breakfast meat.
- Banana Pudding French Toast Combo: Two slices of brioche French toast finished with creamy banana pudding, banana slices, caramel drizzle, vanilla wafers, powdered sugar and whipped topping. Served with choice of breakfast meat.
- Kids Banana Pudding Griddle: Pancakes with banana pudding, banana slices, caramel and vanilla wafers. Served with choice of one sausage link or bacon strip and a beverage.
- Banana Pudding Farmer's Choice Family Breakfast: Buttermilk hotcakes or thick-cut brioche French toast finished with creamy banana pudding, banana slices, vanilla wafers, powdered sugar and whipped topping. Plus your choice of breakfast meat, farm-fresh eggs and hash browns, home fries or fresh seasonal fruit. Serves up to 6.
- Banana Pudding Pie: A cream cheese filling layered with bananas, banana pudding, caramel drizzle, whipped topping and vanilla wafers.
Arriving just ahead of Grandparents Day on September 13, the campaign encourages guests to celebrate the people they love most with a shared meal and the nostalgic flavor of Banana Pudding.
About Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC
Rooted in the agricultural heritage of founder Bob Evans, whose humble Farmhouse Kitchen laid the foundation for the restaurants over 70 years ago, Bob Evans continues to embody the spirit of farm-fresh ingredients and hospitality today. True to that tradition, Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen utilizes fresh ingredients and fresh preparation in every dish across its nearly 415 locations in 18 states. From the classic Farmer's Choice Breakfast to the slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey dinner, each bite reflects the brand's dedication to delivering America's Farm Fresh at every meal, every day. Get more of what you love at BobEvans.com or through the Bob Evans app on iOS and Android. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
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Photos of the Banana Pudding menu offerings are available here.
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