Restaurant in Broussard, Louisiana

Business Description

A promise was made to Mel by her husband Jack, to one day put her name in lights. In 1992, that promise came to fruition and a successful American Dream opened its doors, instantly becoming a landmark in Lafayette - Mel's Diner.
Mel grew up in Lafayette during the rock-n-roll era when the kids were doing the twist, the stomp and wearing pompadours and poodle skirts. Her love for music and dancing earned Mel the title of ""Best Dancer"" among her friends with a closet full of jitterbug trophies to prove it. Jack and Mel eloped soon after they met and the young couple spent their honeymoon delivering pies from the commissary to the restaurants.

This commitment to hard work and spontaneous good times rolled for the next thirty years. Jack continued working for the local restaurant, rising to president and opening 76 locations in eight states and was in top management of a merged firm, with responsibilities in 18 states. Eventually, Jack left the company and franchised the four locations in Lafayette. During these decades, there were exciting changes in the industry and Jack learned good food as well as what customers like and expect. At home, Mel was busy raising and educating their three daughters in Lafayette and became a prominent volunteer for numerous civic organizations and school functions and committees.

Year Established

1993

Payments Accepted

Mailing Address

1225 SE Evangeline Thruway
Broussard, LA 70518

Telephone/Fax

Website

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Email Contact

melsdiner@bellsouth.net

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