Dick and Betty Brundage have visited the Hilton McDonald’s “nearly every day” since 1964 to enjoy hot fudge sundaes together. It started when their daughter got a job at the local McDonald’s. “Over time, coming into our neighborhood McDonald’s in Hilton became part of our daily routine. A little sundae, some time together and a whole lot of love between not just us, but everyone in the restaurant. They’re our McFamily. The sundaes and this crew have been part of our days for decades now,” the Brundages said.
This daily tradition is about so much more than just ice cream. “It’s our time to pause, reflect, be together and share a sweet moment,” they said.
Crew members often see the Brundages pull in and have sundaes waiting on the counter for “the ice cream couple” when they get inside. On July 20, National Ice Cream Day, the Hilton store honored the Brundages as “Ice Cream Elite.”
Local Owner Operator Rod Miller said, “Dick and Betty’s love story is what it’s all about. The local Hilton McDonald’s crew and myself are so honored to be a part of their sweet tradition – coming in here for more than six decades to share a sundae and a smile together. As a small token of appreciation for the joy they have brought all of us here, we’re pleased to offer them ice cream for life. We look forward to continuing to see them day after day.”
So, is hot fudge the key to a happy marriage? “It certainly doesn’t hurt!” the Brundages say. “A sundae, a smile, a laugh and a few quiet minutes together … this local McDonald’s has really given us a place to enjoy that. So, maybe the real key is love, but, with a little hot fudge on top from our favorite restaurant.”
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