Reading proficiency by third grade is the strongest indicator of high school graduation, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Reading opens worlds through imagination and provides access to endless information. Although reading is vital to a child’s development, it can be difficult for parents and teachers to encourage reading in young students. When you provide an incentive for kids to read, you increase the likelihood that they’ll learn to love and value reading.

Teachers at Fillmore Elementary School in Oklahoma City partner with Braum’s Book Buddy program to offer sweet rewards to young readers.

Book Buddy, a reading incentive program, supports community schools by rewarding students with Braum’s treats in exchange for reading.  The incentives, though small, can make a big difference to young students who need encouragement as they practice their reading skills.  This year, over 400,000 students from Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas are enrolled in the program.

“At the beginning of the year, I have students who will come into my room and say they don’t want to read. They’ll try to get through the required reading, but don’t want to do anything extra,” said Holly Wilson, a second grade teacher at Fillmore Elementary.

Participating in Book Buddy helps her students reach reading goals by incorporating an important element into learning – fun, and of course, ice cream!

Book Buddy in the Classroom

Incentive is powerful with young students. Fillmore first grade teacher Jere Templeton uses the program to refocus her class on reading with effort.

“My class can get a little fidgety and the coupons bring them back in,” she said. “It gives them something to look forward to.”

Students are more eager to grab books outside of the classroom to earn reading points and keep their eyes on their goals. The extra reading practice is often vital to their success.

“It makes a dramatic difference,” Templeton said.

She even goes a step further by having her students write and draw about the book they’ve read so they can interact and comprehend the stories they read.  She expects that all this practice will pay off in the end.

“I really believe that the extra reading they are doing will be reflected in this year’s standardized reading exam scores,” she said.

While students get excited about free ice cream, the program has truly proven to be much more.

Learning to Love Reading

The program has lead students to develop a love for reading, which in turn has improved their reading levels. Wilson can recall a former student who participated in the program and who continues to benefit from the reading habits he developed while he was in her classroom. She said that he initially started reading just for the ice cream prize, but in time he developed a deep love for reading.

“He started reading more often and graduated to larger books, and then he was reaching for chapter books before I knew it,” she said.

Although a few years have passed, he still loves reading to this day.

“His mom told me he’s started reading Harry Potter,” Wilson said.

Current students at Fillmore are also benefitting from the regular reading. Adventures have been shared with Pete the Cat; stops have been made at the Magic Treehouse. Wilson’s class is vocal about their favorite series.

“Green Eggs and Ham is my favorite book,” second grader Adrian Burrola said.

More reading means more exposure to different topics. Wilson includes books in her classroom about baseball heroes, African American history, and holidays.

“Once the students show an interest in a topic or time period, I really see them gravitate towards those kinds of books,” she said. “Passion and interest grow from independent study.”

The students’ excitement stands as a true testament to her statement. Their exclamations on a variety of subjects can be heard walking down the hall any given day of the week. “We read about the Titanic in class,” said Angel Rose Alvarez, one of Wilson’s students.

“I have a lot of Christmas books at home,” said 2^nd grader April Faire.

Participation in Book Buddy continues to grow steadily each year, with participating schools in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Arkansas.

“I wish more schools did this program because it’s one of the best programs to encourage and engage kids in reading,” Wilson said. “They want the ice cream. It is a sweet and tangible thing that they can strive to obtain. By them reading and having to take responsibility for what they have to do they are increasing their word and learning knowledge.”

Want to know how you can bring book buddy to your school? We’d love to help! Read more about Book Buddy rules and regulations, or email the Braum’s team at bookbuddy@braums.com.

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Strawberries and blueberries and pineapple – oh my! It’s Braum’s Strawberry PoppySeed Chicken Salad. It’s also loaded spinach, carrots, cabbage, and toasted almonds. Don’t forget the grilled or crispy chicken breast topped with with poppy seed dressing! All fresh and delicious for only $5.49. Try one today at your neighborhood Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores.

Strawberry PoppySeed Salad Radio Spot

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This scrumptious cheeseburger is made with a 100% pure Beef Patty and is topped with hickory smoked bacon, two slices of Pepper Jack Cheese, Pickles, Onions and then we pour on thick and rich Head Country BBQ sauce for an explosion of flavor served on a sweet Hawaiian bun!

It is also available as a grilled or crispy chicken sandwich.

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Need a rainy day activity for the kids or do you just feel like coloring to relax? We created coloring pages of Braum’s ice cream cones to help you out.

The coloring pages were created to be easily printed at home on regular 8.5″ x 11″ printer paper. Simply right-click the photo to save it to your computer and from there you can print. Grab some markers, crayons, colored pencils, paint, or whatever else you’d like to design the ice cream cones of your dreams. We suggest eating an ice cream snack while coloring for optimum enjoyment. Share your creations with us on Facebook!

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Tuttle, OK:  This year the City of Tuttle and Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy are proud to be celebrating the 26^th Annual Ice Cream Festival taking place in downtown Tuttle (right off Main Street), Saturday, June 17^th, 2017 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m..

This event showcases some of Braum’s classic ice cream flavors and fan favorites, this year we will offer cookies and cream, orange sherbet, chocolate chip cookie dough, circus animal cookie, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry as well as nutty cones and ice cream sandwiches.

The Braum’s dairy farm is located in Tuttle, it was their delicious ice cream that inspired the City of Tuttle to hold a festival to pay homage to the best ice cream that is made in the very own community.

“This event is a great partnership between the City of Tuttle and Braum’s that began over two decades ago.  It continues to grow each year and gives us a chance to celebrate this wonderful community that is home to our farm, plant, bakery and dairy,” said Drew Braum, President and CEO.

This year the festival is slated to be one of the best years to date and large crowds are expected to turn out for all the fun.

The festival kicks off at 9 a.m. with a huge kid’s zone provided by Bounce The Town.

Live entertainment all day from local favorites.

More festival treats include the much-loved parade which will start at noon on Main Street.  To add to the fun, the Braum’s Family Farm Tour Cow Bus will be part of the parade, mooing and all.  Many other businesses and organizations will take part in the parade.

Other attractions include a classic car show (held at 1^st Baptist church), a little league baseball tournament (held at Schrock Park), an Ice Cream Princess pageant (held at Tuttle Elementary), an ice cream eating contest at 2:00 (held at the entertainment stage) and a turtle race at 3:00 (held at the entertainment stage..bring your own turtle!)

This year the City has added many more vendor booths and more food trucks as well as adding an additional ice cream dipping booth to satisfy hungry festival goers.

This is a family friendly event, we encourage everyone to bring their families and kick off Father’s Day weekend with a fun day in Tuttle.

If you have questions please feel free to call City Hall at 405-381-2335

*Like the Facebook page by searching Tuttle Ice Cream Festival and follow this year’s event for more details. Link: https://www.facebook.com/TuttleIceCreamFestival/

Braum’s makes fresh dairy products, seven days a week, at their plant located on the Braum’s Family Farm in Tuttle, Oklahoma.  There are 280 Braum’s stores throughout Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas.

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Going out with family and friends for ice cream is an American tradition. For more than a century, one of the sweetest treats you can enjoy has been an ice cream sundae.

It’s believed ice cream sundaes got their start in American drug stores and soda fountains, although there’s not a definitive answer as to where they originated. Several small towns claim to be the home of the first sundae, so the title is up for debate. President Theodore Roosevelt banned ice cream sodas on Sundays, so fountain owners got around the law by serving ice cream with syrup but without soda. Customers started to request the “Sunday” and it became a part of the menu. It’s been suggested that “sundae” became the spelling to not offend the Sabbath and because it was a treat available every day of the week.

While we may not know where the ice cream sundae originated, we do know for certain what makes up a perfect ice cream sundae.

The Braum’s Way

At Braum’s, the perfect sundae starts with a cake or brownie in the bottom of the bowl. It’s especially yummy if the cake, like our Molten Lava Cake, is warm.

On top of the cake or brownie, we add two scoops of our Premium Ice Cream. Did you know that you can swap out the ice cream in your sundae for any of our Old Fashioned Premium Ice Cream flavors? So if our Molten Lava Sundae is calling your name but you just have to have Premium Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, you can order a Molten Lava Sundae and simply substitute the ice cream! Also, the two scoops don’t have to be the same flavor. Try a new flavor like Premium Circus Cookie and pair it with your old favorite, Rocky Road.

After the ice cream, we add a sweet topping like hot fudge, caramel, marshmallow topping, or strawberry sauce.

To add a little crunch and texture to your sundae, we add nuts on the sweet topping.

Of course, no ice cream sundae is complete without whipped cream and a cherry on top.

We have four new sundaes that feature our latest ice cream flavor additions: Circus Animal Cookie Sundae, Cool Mint Cookie, Sea Salt Caramel Cashew Sundae, and Molten Lava Cake.

Because every sundae is made to order, you can request to leave off any of the toppings you may not enjoy. A perfect sundae is the one that’s perfect for you. And all of Braum’s sundaes are available with a single scoop of ice cream if you’d like a smaller sweet treat.

Looking for something less creamy and more tart? If refreshing fruity drinks are the summer treat you crave, learn how Braum’s crafts the perfect limeade.

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Summertime always has us of dreaming of the good old days. Summers off from school, swimming at the pool, and eating cold ice cream on a hot day are a few of our favorite memories. We also remember our first summer jobs!

Generations of wonderful team members have served up soft serve and smiles at Braum’s for their first jobs! Many Braum’s employees worked at our stores through high school and college. We’ve also had employees start life-long careers with us!

Our employees, both past and present, have worked hard to provide delicious treats to our customers. We love hearing how they’ve perfected their ice cream scooping or concocted the perfect shake, all while making memories with co-workers and customers!

Did you have a first job at Braum’s? We’d love to hear your memories! Fill out the form below and share your story!

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Reading proficiency by third grade is the strongest indicator of high school graduation, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Reading opens worlds through imagination and provides access to endless information. Although reading is vital to a child’s development, it can be difficult for parents and teachers to encourage reading in young students. When you provide an incentive for kids to read, you increase the likelihood that they’ll learn to love and value reading.

Teachers at Fillmore Elementary School in Oklahoma City partner with Braum’s Book Buddy program to offer sweet rewards to young readers.

Book Buddy, a reading incentive program, supports community schools by rewarding students with Braum’s treats in exchange for reading.  The incentives, though small, can make a big difference to young students who need encouragement as they practice their reading skills.  This year, over 400,000 students from Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas are enrolled in the program.

“At the beginning of the year, I have students who will come into my room and say they don’t want to read. They’ll try to get through the required reading, but don’t want to do anything extra,” said Holly Wilson, a second grade teacher at Fillmore Elementary.

Participating in Book Buddy helps her students reach reading goals by incorporating an important element into learning – fun, and of course, ice cream!

Book Buddy in the Classroom

Incentive is powerful with young students. Fillmore first grade teacher Jere Templeton uses the program to refocus her class on reading with effort.

“My class can get a little fidgety and the coupons bring them back in,” she said. “It gives them something to look forward to.”

Students are more eager to grab books outside of the classroom to earn reading points and keep their eyes on their goals. The extra reading practice is often vital to their success.

“It makes a dramatic difference,” Templeton said.

She even goes a step further by having her students write and draw about the book they’ve read so they can interact and comprehend the stories they read.  She expects that all this practice will pay off in the end.

“I really believe that the extra reading they are doing will be reflected in this year’s standardized reading exam scores,” she said.

While students get excited about free ice cream, the program has truly proven to be much more.

Learning to Love Reading

The program has lead students to develop a love for reading, which in turn has improved their reading levels. Wilson can recall a former student who participated in the program and who continues to benefit from the reading habits he developed while he was in her classroom. She said that he initially started reading just for the ice cream prize, but in time he developed a deep love for reading.

“He started reading more often and graduated to larger books, and then he was reaching for chapter books before I knew it,” she said.

Although a few years have passed, he still loves reading to this day.

“His mom told me he’s started reading Harry Potter,” Wilson said.

Current students at Fillmore are also benefitting from the regular reading. Adventures have been shared with Pete the Cat; stops have been made at the Magic Treehouse. Wilson’s class is vocal about their favorite series.

“Green Eggs and Ham is my favorite book,” second grader Adrian Burrola said.

More reading means more exposure to different topics. Wilson includes books in her classroom about baseball heroes, African American history, and holidays.

“Once the students show an interest in a topic or time period, I really see them gravitate towards those kinds of books,” she said. “Passion and interest grow from independent study.”

The students’ excitement stands as a true testament to her statement. Their exclamations on a variety of subjects can be heard walking down the hall any given day of the week. “We read about the Titanic in class,” said Angel Rose Alvarez, one of Wilson’s students.

“I have a lot of Christmas books at home,” said 2^nd grader April Faire.

Participation in Book Buddy continues to grow steadily each year, with participating schools in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Arkansas.

“I wish more schools did this program because it’s one of the best programs to encourage and engage kids in reading,” Wilson said. “They want the ice cream. It is a sweet and tangible thing that they can strive to obtain. By them reading and having to take responsibility for what they have to do they are increasing their word and learning knowledge.”

Want to know how you can bring book buddy to your school? We’d love to help! Read more about Book Buddy rules and regulations, or email the Braum’s team at bookbuddy@braums.com.

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Braum’s Book Buddy enrollment is officially open

All enrollments will be done online through our website:
 https://www.braums.com/book-buddy/

All communication is being done electronically. So, if you know someone who may not be on the email list, but they should be, tell them to email us at bookbuddy@braums.com and request to be added.

This year, we will be mailing all home school supplies. ONLY the home schools smaller than 50 students, not the public or private schools. The home school groups larger than 50 students will need to enroll under the public/private/large home school form to pick up from a store. Wall charts will also be in electronic form for all home schools. The public and private school orders will still be picked up at the store you choose on the enrollment form. However, if you want posters, you will have to request them at the store the day of pick up. The stores will have some on hand.

If you are a home school that is enrolling, please make sure you list the correct address that you want the supplies mailed to.

The enrollment period runs August 1st through August 31st at 11:59 p.m. ONLY ONE enrollment will be accepted per school! Please elect someone to sign your school up.

Late enrollments will not be accepted, so please make sure that you get enrolled in time. All you have to do to apply for enrollment is go to the link above and fill out the correct form. This is a first come, first serve program. Once we have enough enrollments to take up all the supplies, we will not be accepting more schools. Make sure you enroll as early as you can. Again, the last day to enroll will be Thursday, August 31st at 11:59 p.m. This does not guarantee acceptance. All forms will be reviewed at the end of enrollment and you will be notified if your application was approved or denied.

Happy Reading!

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You’ve cheered all season long, sporting your lightning bolts and orange and blue – and here it is: the playoffs. With all the excitement and momentum surrounding the playoffs, the last thing you want to do is fret about is what you’re going to serve to your friends for the game!  Well, don’t worry – we’ve compiled some of our favorite recipes and ideas for throwing the perfect Thunder playoff party.

Ice Cream Bar

The Flavors

Of course, we’re inclined to believe that no party is complete without a few scoops of your favorite flavor. But for a Thunder-themed party, keep it festive by serving our classic Orange Sherbet and our No. 1 best-selling flavor: Birthday Cake. Of course – since it’s playoff season for the OKC Thunder – our Oklahoma stores have temporarily renamed Birthday Cake to “Thunder Dip”. If you don’t like these flavors paired together, serve them separately and let your guests make their own creations.

The Toppings

No ice cream bar is complete without a host of toppings. Create two separate lines, one with fruity, fresh toppings for the Orange Sherbet and one with the classic ice cream bar toppings for the Birthday Cake flavor.

Game-Time Snacks

When hosting a playoffs party, finger-food is the name of the game. Provide guests with snacks that are quick and easy to pile on a plate during commercial breaks. A few staples include fresh fruit and veggies trays, chips, nuts, pigs in a blanket, pizza bites, and dips. Below are three of our favorite recipes, but if you’re looking for more, we have recipes for our favorite drinks, desserts, and snacks here.

Sausage (Basket) Balls with Dates and Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground pork sausage
• 2 cups biscuit mix
• 8 oz. Braum’s Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• 8 oz. pitted dates, chopped

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
2. Shape into 1½ inch balls.
3. Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned.

Cowboy (Kings of the Court) Caviar

Ingredients

• 2 cans black-eyed peas, drained
• 1 can hominy, drained
• 8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 6-8 jalapeno slices, seeded and chopped
• ½ cup onion, chopped
• ½ cup parsley, chopped
• 8 oz. Italian salad dressing

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate several hours (best if overnight).
2. Drain before serving and serve with tortilla chips.

Hot Wing (Slam Dunk) Dip

Ingredients

• 8 oz. Braum’s Cream Cheese, softened
• 12 oz. Frank’s Red Hot Sauce*
• 20 oz. canned chicken, drained
• 16 oz. ranch dressing

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients.
2. Pour into 9×13 inch pan and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
3. Serve with potato, corn, or tortilla chips.

Note

*Frank’s Red Hot Sauce is a registered trademark of Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.

The guests are arriving and the food is ready to go; now all you need to do is sport  your favorite player’s jersey and turn on the game! Drop by your local Fresh Market today for the ingredients you need to throw the perfect playoff party.

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We asked our fans to share first job memories at Braum’s… and they delivered!

Many had fond memories from their crew member years (and some are still working with us)! Reading your stories warmed our hearts–and made us hungry for ice cream. Some of you perfected the preparation of a hot fudge sundae, others had fun interacting with customers over the counter.

One common theme is the friendships formed between team members (and even a few future marriages)! Many credited managers for instilling a strong work ethic and loved their Braum’s experience.

Commemorate good times and hard work with a scoop of your favorite ice cream flavor or enjoy a chicken strip meal for old time’s sake. Thanks for the dedication to our customers!

Here are a few of our favorite first job stories.

“My first job experience, at the Joplin, MO Braum’s, was back in 2014 when I was first hired on… this was my very first job and when I reported in for my first day, I was beyond scared! After orientation I got a lot of hands on experience and at first I was called a turtle because of how slow I moved, and then something clicked and I became a superstar on the cone line and register four… After about a year and a half, I was promoted to night shift supervisor.

Since then, I started doing a lot of the training for the new kids, from how to make single dip cones all the way to running the grill. I have been able to watch them grow as people and not just as my employees! During all this time, I became friends with my co-workers and customers. Some of the customers come in just to have me serve them. I have LOVED every moment that I have worked for Braum’s and I am glad that I am still with them and my future goal with Braum’s is to become a trainer! I will always recommend to friends and relatives to have their kids apply for Braum’s as their first job the same way I did three years ago! Thank you for all the opportunities that you all have given me!”

Submitted by Beau L.

My first job was at Braum’s in Purcell, OK. I was seventeen and a senior in high school. I can still remember how nervous I was in the interview. For the first few months, they had me cleaning in the lobby. After a while, I moved to working the back drive-thru. Within a year, I could work anywhere in the store, but the back drive-thru will always be my favorite spot. I got to know a lot of the regular customers; I really enjoyed getting to know them, and their orders!

My general manager was always so understanding and worked around my school schedule. I worked there all the way through college and even got a scholarship from Braum’s to help with a part of my tuition. Now as a teacher, I credit my manager with instilling such a good work ethic in me. I could probably call her even now for a job!”

Submitted by Torri R.

“I was only looking for a part time job when I was 16 and still in high school. I just wanted a little bit of spending money and it eventually turned into a career. I went full-time after I finished high school.

By the time I turned 21, I became a shift manager and I have been a shift manager for three years. I’ve been at Braum’s for seven years and I love it. You get paid decently and get to meet really cool customers that turn into our regular customers. I’m always happy to see their faces when they come in that door.”

Submitted by Jessica S.

“I met my husband by working at Braum’s! I started working there the summer before my senior year in high school and he had been working there for a year or so. Five years later we got married! 12 years and three kids later and we still love Braum’s! 

Submitted by Barbara K

“I got my first job at Braum’s in 2008 when I was just 14. It was supposed to be just a summer job, but little did I know that a summer job would turn into a five-year job! It taught me a lot about the working world and I’m forever grateful for the experience.

I miss my regular customers a lot. There was a man that came in every Sunday just so I could make him a Butterfinger mix. My other favorites to make were cherry limeades and ice cream sodas. I still make sodas at home to this day!”

Submitted by Lauren A.

“My first job was at Braum’s, it started over two years ago on May 15, 2015, the day after I turned 16. It was in Chickasha, Oklahoma. It was the BEST first job ever. All my managers were amazing…

My best memory of working at Braum’s was probably when we got a 100% on one of the BOGO Tuesdays when another store challenged us. We were all so helpful of each other and I had a blast.”

Submitted by Morgan M.

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Need to feed the whole office or family? Braum’s has you covered! You can now get a bag of five breakfast burritos for just $5.99! It’s almost too good to be true!

We start with a warmed flour tortilla and then we fill it with fresh scrambled eggs, lots of country sausage, mounds of Pepper Jack Cheese, fresh onions and tomatoes. What a great start to the day!

Plus, we have several great breakfast options if you are in the mood for something else. Check out our breakfast menu to see what else you can get in the morning to start your day off right!

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Congratulations Russell Westbrook on a historic and record-breaking season! What Braum’s Premium Ice Cream flavor would the King of the Prairie be? Well, Neapolitan of course! Just like the classic flavor, he has it all. Thanks for a fantastic Thunder season! Now let’s great ready for playoffs!

Hosting a Thunder playoff party? Check our guide to the perfect Thunder-themed gathering!

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How does free tuition sound?

Well, thanks to the partnership between Braum’s and Dr Pepper it is a reality! Plus, all you have to do is text to win!

2017 Official Rules (Download Link)

2017 DR PEPPER/BRAUM”S COLLEGE TUITION GIVEAWAY

• WAY TEXT MESSAGE CAPABLE PHONE AND DIGITAL SERVICE REQUIRED. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID OUTSIDE ELIGIBLE STATES AND WHERE PROHIBITED. PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE CHANCE OF WINNING. GOVERNED BY LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Promotion:                                  2017 Dr Pepper/Braum’s College Tuition Giveaway (the “Promotion”)

Sponsor:                                     Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024

Account:                                     Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores

ADMINISTRATORS:

Promotion Administrators:         Innovative Processing, Inc., 20012 21st  Ave E, Clearwater, MN 55320

Hipcricket, 110 110th  Ave NE Suite 410, Bellevue, WA 98004

Scholarship Administrator:        Scholarship America, Scholarship Management Services,

Attn: Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, One Scholarship Way, St. Peter, MN 56082

Eligible States:                            Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas

Minimum Age:                            Must be at least 18 or older at time of participation

DATES:

Start Date:                                   12:01am Central Time (“CT”) October 1, 2017

End Date:                                    11:59pm CT, November 30, 2017

Entry Deadline:                           11:59pm CT, November 30, 2017

Promotion Period:                      Start Date through End Date

Drawing Date:                              December 1, 2017

Winners List Request Deadline: January 31, 2018

ADDRESSES:

Text Address:                              BRAUMS to 737737

Free Entry Address:                    2017 Dr Pepper/Braum’s College Tuition Giveaway Entry

PO Box 6136, Dept. B, Clear Lake, MN 55319

Winners List Address:                 2017 Dr Pepper/Braum’s College Tuition Giveaway WL

PO Box 240 Dept. B, Clear Lake, MN 55319

PRIZES:     1  Grand Prize:  $23,000 Tuition

20 First Prizes:     $1,000 Tuition

FURTHER PRIZE DESCRIPTIONS/TERMS:

GRAND PRIZE TUITION/EDUCATIONAL GRANTS:  tuition/educational grant payable as follows:

• as tuition to cover college or postsecondary vocational institution tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, related educational expenses and on-campus room and board to be awarded in the form of a check distributed to the school (eligible under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended) and located in the United States on behalf of the Winner or Winner’s designee, who must be at least 17 years of age (“Designee”); or
• to pay off student loans for eligible costs in (a) above in the form of a check distributed to the lending institution on behalf of the Winner or Winner’s Designee

All tuition/educational awards will be administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America, and are subject to the following and all other terms of these Official Rules. Awards are to be used for postsecondary education and checks for the full amount will be sent to the institution designated by the Winners. Any unused funds at the conclusion of the students’ educational experience may be returned to the students to do with as he or she chooses. Taxes on any portion not used for educational purposes are the responsibility of the recipient. Award amounts may be applied to educational loans. Payments made for this purpose will be payable to the loan servicing company for the student. (Award may be considered taxable and Form 1099-Miscellaneous Income will be issued.)

At the request of the recipient (i.e., the initial tuition award winner), he/she may designate that the tuition award proceeds be held at Scholarship Management Services on account for another person (Designee) to be used for eligible education purposes as provided herein.

Upon notification as an initial winner, the initial winner must notify Scholarship Management Services of his/her intent to gift the award proceeds to the Designee. Scholarship Management Services will create an account for the Designee and set aside the funds until such time as the Designee notifies Scholarship Management Services that he/she is ready to use the funds for eligible education-related expenses. The tuition award proceeds shall be transferred one time only. The initial tuition award winner must supply the following identifying information about the Designee: name, address, phone number, date of birth, relationship and postsecondary school information (if known at such time). Scholarship Management Services shall not transfer the tuition award proceeds to the Designee until such time as the identifying information is verified by the Designee and to the satisfaction of  Scholarship Management Services. The initial tuition award winner shall be responsible for completing and filing the required Gift Tax Forms with the Internal Revenue Service. There may be a tax liability to the winner and the winner should  consult with a tax expert before making this decision. An IRS 1099 will be issued to the winner. Any tax liability will be the responsibility of the winner.

Winners (and/or their Designees) have up to one (1) year (December 31, 2018) to use the Tuition Award or it will be forfeited.

Any expense or item not specifically listed is the responsibility of winner.

HOW TO ENTER:  During the Promotion Period, to enter:

TEXT BRAUMS to 737737 from your mobile phone. Requires 2-way text message capable phone and digital service. For every text you send, you will receive 1 text reply back. Notice: Your mobile provider may charge you for each text sent/received – please check with your service provider. Warning: message and data charges may apply. For help send HELP to 737737. Send STOP to cancel. The Administrator responsible for the text portion of the Promotion’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy are available at http://hipcricket.com/privacy-policy.

Sponsor’s Privacy Policy is available at http://www.drpepper.com/ /legal/us/privacy/. Terms of Use are available at: http://www.drpepper.com/   /legal/us/terms

FREE MAIL IN: On a 3” x 5” card, print your name and residential address, phone and date of birth. Mail in an envelope with proper postage to the Free Entry Address. Must be legible and complete. No copies. One name on each entry and one entry per envelope.

ENTRY LIMITS: Entries must be received by the Entry Deadline. Limit 1 per day/61 total. You may not use more  than one name or residential or email address. You must complete your own entry. No use of any automated, form filling, programmed or similar service or system.

DRAWING: Winners will be selected by random drawing. Odds depend on the number of eligible entries.

PRIZE LIMIT: Limit one prize (valued $600 or more) per person/household per 12 consecutive months from any promotion sponsored by Sponsor or any of its affiliates.

NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified via phone or email. After a reasonable number of attempts during a day (determined by Sponsor or Administrator), if contact is not made with winner or you do not claim the prize within period specified, the prize may be forfeited.

AFFIDAVIT/RELEASE: Winner may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and release of publicity/liability within the time Sponsor or Administrator specifies or prize may be forfeited.

THE FOLLOWING TERMS ARE PART OF THE FULL OFFICIAL RULES.

ELIGIBILITY: To enter you must be a U.S. legal resident of an Eligible State and at least the Minimum Age. You are not eligible if you or a member of your immediate family or household (whether or not related) is an (A) employee, officer or director of any Promotion Party, or (B) owner/operator or person responsible for purchasing or promotion decisions at retailers of Sponsor products.

“Immediate family” means spouses, parents, children, siblings and step-parents/children/siblings, whether or not living at the same residence.

“Promotion Part(ies)” means Sponsor, its bottlers or distributors, Account, Administrators, their respective parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, their promotion partners, advertising or promotion agencies, promotion materials suppliers, website developers, judging organizations, auditing or legal firms and other parties engaged in the promotion, administration or execution of the Promotion, and all of their employees, officers, directors and agents.

GENERAL: By participating, you agree to abide by the Rules and all decisions of Sponsor and its judges and administrators, which are final and binding in all respects. Non-compliance may result in disqualification. You are not a winner unless and until you have fully complied with the Rules and all award processes have been completed (including affidavits and any verifications required by Sponsor). All entries must use your actual name and residential address (as on your driver’s license or government ID)(no P.O. boxes). Documents must be signed by parent/legal guardian of a minor. Entries become Sponsor’s property and will not be returned. Winners may not substitute, transfer or redeem for cash all or any part of prize. If, for any reason, a prize cannot be awarded or winner is not capable of redeeming, Sponsor is not obligated to award it and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, whether or not to substitute the prize (or portion of prize) with a prize of comparable or greater value or cash value or select an alternate winner for forfeited prizes. If, for any reason, more prizes are available or claimed than the stated number, Sponsor reserves the right to randomly draw winners from eligible claimants. Winners are solely responsible for all taxes, if any, on prizes and any expense or item not specifically awarded in the Rules.

USE OF NAME/LIKENESS: By accepting a prize, you grant Sponsor (and its designees) the right to use your name and/or likeness for advertising purposes in any medium, without further compensation, except as prohibited by law.

ACCOUNT HOLDER: If disputed, entry will be deemed made by the natural person who is assigned to the account by the applicable provider or organization that assigns the phone, email or other account number.

LIMITATIONS: Neither Sponsor nor any other Promotion Party is responsible for any:

• lost, late, damaged, incomplete, illegible, misdirected, undeliverable or postage due mail;
• email, network, electronic, software, equipment, service, processing, accessibility or other errors, failures or issues;
• unauthorized access, tampering, hacking, theft or destruction; or
• other technical or human error related to the promotion, execution or administration of the

VIOLATIONS: Sponsor may, in its sole determination, disqualify anyone it believes has not complied with the Rules, may be tampering or acting in a non-sportsmanlike, disruptive, abusive, harassing or threatening manner.

CAUTION: ATTEMPTS TO UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE PROMOTION MAY VIOLATE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAWS AND SPONSOR MAY SEEK REMEDIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER LAW.

CHANGES: Sponsor may, in its sole determination, cancel or modify any aspect of the Promotion or Rules for any reason which Sponsor, in its sole opinion, deems affects the promotion, execution or administration of the Promotion (whether tampering, technical or human error, application of new or existing laws/regulations, or other issues).

RULES INTERPRETATION: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. Sponsor’s or Administrator’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules does not constitute a waiver of that provision. By entering this Promotion, you waive any right to claim ambiguity in these Official Rules.

LIABILITY RELEASE: BY PARTICIPATING, YOU RELEASE AND AGREE THAT NEITHER SPONSOR NOR ANY PROMOTION PARTY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, EXPENSES AND LIABILITY OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURIES AND/OR DEATH, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, COUNSEL FEES AND COURT COSTS) ARISING FROM ANYTHING RELATING TO:

• PROMOTION, EXECUTION OR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROMOTION (OR YOUR PARTICIPATION);
• CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION OF ANY ASPECT OF THE PROMOTION;
• USE OF ANY WEB SITE RELATED TO THE PROMOTION OR MATERIALS ON THEM;
• ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, MISUSE, OR NONUSE OF ANY PRIZE; OR
• PARTICIPATING IN OR TRAVELING TO ANY PROMOTION-RELATED

INDEMNITY: By participating, you further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Promotion Parties and their respective agents,  representatives, officers,  directors, shareholders  and employees from  and against

any injuries, losses, damages, claims, actions and liability of any kind resulting from or in connection with the Promotion or the Prizes.

NO WARRANTY: ALL PRIZES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS

DISPUTES: IF NOT RESOLVED THROUGH DIRECT DISCUSSIONS, ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM SHALL BE RESOLVED BY FINAL BINDING ARBITRATION WITH AN EXPERIENCED ARBITRATOR LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN TEXAS. VENUE FOR ANY PROCEEDINGS WILL BE IN COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS. REMEDIES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ALL LIMITATIONS AND RELEASES IN THESE RULES, BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET DAMAGES, AND SHALL NOT, IN ANY EVENT, INCLUDE ANY PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY’S FEES OR OTHER COSTS OR BRINGING A CLAIM, OR ANY INJUNCTIVE OR OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF.

USE OF DATA: All information submitted by you will be treated according to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. By participating in the Promotion and providing any applicable contact information, you hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of your personal information and acknowledge that you have read and accepted Sponsor’s Privacy Policy available at  http://www.drpepper.com/   /legal/us/privacy.

ADMINISTRATION: Administrator is responsible for the processing of entries and administration of the Promotion. Contact Administrator at its above address with any questions, comments or problems.

For a WINNERS LIST: Mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Winners List Address above  by the Winners List Request Deadline. List will be sent once all prizes awarded.

ABBREVIATED RULES

TEXT

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be U.S. legal resident residing in the state of AR, KS, MO, OK or TX 18 or older. Text BRAUMS, to 737737 10/1/17-11/30/17. Requires 2-way text message capable phone and digital service. For every text you send, you will receive 1 text reply back. Notice: Your mobile provider may charge you for each text sent/received. Warning: message and data charges may apply. For help send HELP to 737737. Send STOP to cancel. Text administrator’s T&Cs & Privacy Policy at www.hipcricket.com/privacy-policy. Entries must  be rec’d by and promotion ends 11/30/17. For Official Rules/mail-in entry, print your name,  residential address, phone and date of birth on a 3×5 card & mail to: 2017 Dr Pepper/Braum’s College Tuition Giveaway, PO Box 6136, Dept B, Clear Lake, MN 55319. Mark env. with entry or rules. Subject to full Official Rules. Void where prohibited.

DR PEPPER is a registered trademark of Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. ©2017 Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.

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Fall is here, which means it’s time to bring Braum’s Apple Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad back!  Oh, you’ll love this…cranberries, walnuts…and chicken (grilled or crispy) on a garden of fresh crisp lettuce.  And it’s drizzled with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing! Oh, it’s delicious!

Mmm…Braum’s Apple Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad—try one now at your neighborhood Braum’s.

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not make it the biggest and best?! Come in now for Braum’s Big Country Breakfast that has it all! Scrambled Eggs, your choice of sausage, bacon or ham, hash browns, and a big freshly baked buttermilk biscuit with butter and jelly or preserves. Or try our Big Country Breakfast with Sausage Gravy! Down home cookin’ at its finest! You can get all right now for the special price of just $3.69!

Plus, we have several great breakfast options if you are in the mood for something else. Check out our breakfast menu to see what else you can get in the morning to start your day off right!

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Halloween will be here before we know it.

You’ll be doing a few costume changes between trick-or-treating, classroom parties, and neighborhood celebrations. While it’s tempting to bring along fun-sized candy to share at each gathering, a refreshing recipe is sure to please your guests.

If you fear coming up with terrifying treats, these easy recipes will make your fright disappear. Better yet, each ingredient can be found at your local Fresh Market!

Mummy Hot Dogs

We won’t keep this recipe under wraps. Your kids will devour these delicious mummies.

Ingredients

• 8-count package of Braum’s hot dogs
• 1 can Braum’s crescent rolls
• 1 egg
• Mustard for serving
• Ketchup for serving
• Pickle relish for serving

Directions

1. Open the pack of crescent rolls and divide the dough along the outlined ridges. With a pizza cutter, cut the triangles into strips.
2. Take one strip and wrap it around a hot dog. Leave a small exposed space on one end of the hot dog. Place onto a cooking spray-covered baking sheet. Repeat with the other hot dogs.
3. Crack one egg and beat in a small bowl. Brush each mummy with beaten egg wash.
4. Bake the hot dogs at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until the mummies become a golden brown. Allow to cool for several minutes. With a tooth pick, dot two eyes on the mummies using ketchup or mustard. Serve with additional mustard, ketchup, and relish.

Candied Apple Dip

Let’s face it. A whole caramel apple is a feat to eat.  This dip turns the Halloween staple into a convenient snack.

Ingredients

• 8-ounces softened Braum’s Cream Cheese
• 2 Tablespoons caramel topping
• ¼ cup peanuts (chopped)
• Apple slices for serving

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and caramel topping until well mixed.
2. Stir in chopped peanuts.
3. Place mixture into serving dish and serve with apple slices.

Jack-o’-lantern Quesadillas

Few dinners are more kid pleasing than quesadillas. These Jack-o’-lantern quesadillas can be silly or scary–get creative with your design!

Ingredients

• 1 package Braum’s Shredded Mexican Cheese
• 1 package large flour tortillas
• Salsa for serving
• Braum’s Sour Cream for serving
• 1 package Wholly Guacamole® for serving

Directions

1. On a greased baking sheet, lay out two large tortillas. Spread shredded Mexican cheese on each one.
2. On a cutting board, use  a sharp knife to cut Jack-o’-lantern faces into two tortillas. For the eyes, cut out two equally sized triangles on one half of the tortilla. To make the mouth, cut out a half circle with a tooth or two jutting out.
3. Bake the Jack-o’-lanterns at 375 degrees for five to seven minutes or until they are golden brown. Cut into quarters and serve.

Ghoulish Green Punch

There’s no toil or trouble in this punch bowl–only delicious, fizzy bubbles.

Ingredients

• 1 liter lime soda
• 3-pint container of Braum’s Lime Sherbet

Directions

1. In a punch bowl, pour one liter of lime soda.
2. Add the sherbet scoop by scoop into the soda. Set out a ladle and cups to allow guests to serve themselves.

Vampire-Proof Garlic Knots

These are garlic knots are full-proof easy and delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 can Braum’s Crescent Rolls
• 7 Tablespoons melted Braum’s butter
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic (fresh or jarred)
• 1 container Braum’s grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1. Melt five tablespoons of butter. Mix in the tablespoon of minced garlic.
2. Take each triangle of dough and roll into a long rope shape. Take the rope of dough and dunk it in the butter mixture. Finally, knot the rope of dough and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Continue with each dough rope.
3. Bake about 13 to 15 minutes. After removing the knots from the oven, coat the rolls with the remaining two tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

The Braum’s Fresh Market is all about convenience. You’ll find that it’s the perfect place to grab milk, eggs, a quart or two of your favorite Braum’s ice cream flavor… or everything you need for some Halloween treats!

But don’t stop with these recipes! Pick up enough pies, cookies, and brownies to please every trick-or-treater.

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Congratulations Russell Westbrook on a historic and record-breaking season! What Braum’s Premium Ice Cream flavor would the King of the Prairie be? Well, Neapolitan of course! Just like the classic flavor, he has it all. Thanks for a fantastic Thunder season! Now let’s great ready for playoffs!

Hosting a Thunder playoff party? Check our guide to the perfect Thunder-themed gathering!

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Another holiday season means endless parties and potlucks. While some cooks are eagerly sharpening their utensils, others are trying to find time to prepare dishes for endless holiday spreads. You might be scratching your head about what you can easily prepare and bring to Thanksgiving get-togethers. Don’t ruffle any turkey feathers–we’ve done the work for you.

Use our Savory vs. Sweet flowchart to find an easy-to-bring Fresh Market item that’s sure to please the palate of dinner guests! Whether you’re craving a sweetly-seasonal pecan pie or the ingredients for a scene-stealing side like Braum’s Country Stuffing, our Fresh Market has it!

Stop by Your Braum’s Fresh Market This Holiday Season

Whether you need to pick up milk or festive goodies this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. Make getting your kitchen basics a breeze by avoiding the long grocery store lines. Grab what you need for dinner and a sweet treat for yourself too!

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We’re in the heat of summer, so we decided to help you cool off! Stop by your local neighborhood Braum’s today from 2:00-4:30 p.m. and enjoy a $1 small frozen yogurt cone, get chocolate, vanilla or go crazy and get a twist!

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