Crispers (restaurant)

Crispers is a Lakeland, Florida based chain of fast casual restaurants with an emphasis on health-conscious fare and a menu that consists mainly of salads and sandwiches. Crispers was founded in South Lakeland, Florida in 1989 by Bill Whitaker and his wife, Vanessa. In 2002 Publix Supermarkets Inc. bought an interest in the company, and Publix bought the entire company in 2007. In 2008, the former CEO of the company was convicted of embezzling more than $400,000 from the company. As of January 2021, only 5 locations remain. 4 in Lakeland and 1 in Brandon.

Crispers (restaurant)

Crispers is a Lakeland, Florida based chain of fast casual restaurants with an emphasis on health-conscious fare and a menu that consists mainly of salads and sandwiches. Crispers was founded in South Lakeland, Florida in 1989 by Bill Whitaker and his wife, Vanessa. In 2002 Publix Supermarkets Inc. bought an interest in the company, and Publix bought the entire company in 2007. In 2008, the former CEO of the company was convicted of embezzling more than $400,000 from the company. As of January 2021, only 5 locations remain. 4 in Lakeland and 1 in Brandon.