Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees

ATLANTA - One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.

Enterprise Holdings — the parent company of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands— surprised its 80,000 full- and part-time employees and rewarded them for their commitment during the pandemic by giving them each $100 to enjoy at a local restaurant.

The initiative was part of company-wide Employee Appreciation Day.

For employees in Georgia, Enterprise has purchased more than 1,200 $100 gift cards to restaurants around the area. The gift cards total $120,000 in purchases to support local Georgia restaurants that are coming back from a rough 2020.

Enterprise purchased gift cards from Atlanta-area restaurants and stores to show appreciation for its employees. One stop was at Hattie Marie's BBQ. (Photo: Enterprise Holdings)

Enterprise purchased gift cards from Atlanta-area restaurants and stores to show appreciation for its employees. One stop was at Ms. Icey's. (Photo: Enterprise Holdings)

Enterprise purchased gift cards from Atlanta-area restaurants and stores to show appreciation for its employees. One stop was at The Real Milk and Honey. (Photo: Enterprise Holdings)

The full list of restaurants is below:

• Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours; 1133 Huff RD NW Atlanta GA 30318
• The Corner Grille; 3823 Main St, College Park, 30337
• Henry's Louisiana Grill; 4835 N Main St. Acworth, GA 30101
• Gabe's; 6716 Church St Douglasville 30134 and 104 W Montgomery St Villa Rica 30180
• Flatlands; 52B Main street, Alpharetta, GA, 30009
• Chef La's Fish Fry Seafood Grill & Catering; 4924 South Cobb Drive SE Suite M, Smyrna GA 30080 (678 293 5170) Ask for Owner Chef La
• Boga Latin Cuisine; 5942 Buford Hwy, Unit 93, Norcross, GA 30071
• Arizona’s; 2940 Stonecrest Cir Stonecrest, Ga 30338
• Ninos; 1931 Cheshire Bridge Rd Atlanta GA 30324
• Caper's Restaurant; 1635 Old 41 Highway Suite 403 Kennesaw, GA 30152
• Last Resort Grill; 174 West Clayton Street, Athens, GA 30601
• The Real Milk & Honey; 3719 Main St, College Park, GA 30337
• Bistro off Broad; 16 E. Candler St. Winder, GA 30680
• Phillips Food Pride; 332 N Hill St, Griffin, Ga 30223
• Semper Fi Bar and Grill; 970 Main Street, Woodstock GA 30188
• Harvest Kitchen; 601 S Enota Dr NE, Gainesville, GA
• Wayback Burgers; 1030 Old Peachtree Rd NW #208, Lawrenceville GA 30044
• Epicurean Cafe; 3579 W Lawrenceville St, Duluth, GA 30096
• Mary Mac's Tea Room; 224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta GA 30308
• Brake Pad; 3403 Main St, College Park, GA 30337
• Appalachian Grill; 14 E Church St Cartersville, GA 30120
• Gumbeaux's Cajun Cafe; 6712 Broad St Douglasville, GA 30134
• Crust Pizza;131 South Main Street, Alpharetta, 30009
• Porch Light Latin Kitchen; 300 Village Green Cir SE, Smyrna GA 30080 (678 309 9858)
• The Mad Italian; 2089 Savoy Dr, Chamblee, GA 30341
• Slutty Vegan; 164 Mcdonough St Jonesboro, Ga 30235
• Fat Matt’s Rib Shack; 1811 Piedmont Rd Ave NE Atlanta GA 30324
• Fish Thyme; 3979 Main St, Unit 100, Acworth GA 30101
• Mystic Grill; 116 Clark Street, Covington, GA 30014
• Hattie Marie's Texas Style BBQ & Cajun Kitchen; 3699 Main St, College Park, GA 30337
• Avacados Restaurant; 109 Bradford St NW Gainesville, GA 30501
• Riverstone Corner Bistro; 135 Reinhardt College, Canton, GA 30114
• Ms. Icey's Kitchen & Bar; 1371 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
• Big Oak Tavern; 1090 Alpharetta St, Roswell, GA 30075
• Trend Urban Café; 5370 Rockbridge Rd SW #790, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
• Husker’s Cafe; 165 Satellite Blvd, Suwanee, GA 30024