"The Main Street Grill's massive sandwich was portioned into 6-inch pieces that were then sold to the public for $10 each," THE UPI  says.

"The world record attempt raised money for the Boys and Girls Club."

"The attempt will be a 700-foot-long Philly cheesesteak sandwich which will include 40 cases of Bread, over 300 lbs of vegetables, almost 70 lbs of cheese sauce, and over 360 lbs of meat, according to Executive Chef of Happy Day Restaurants Frank Webster. All proceeds will go directly to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lewis Clark Valley," the Big Country News says.

“This is our opportunity to benefit the community, break a world record and feed many folks here in the LC Valley. If the sandwich is not sponsored and eaten that day, it will be cooled, refrigerated, and given to less fortunate youth and adults in our local communities.”

"Director of Marketing and Development Tony Mastroberardino said, “This is a win for our club and our community, and we are excited to help them accomplish their goal. This incredible opportunity gives us a chance to partner with our community members, celebrate a world record attempt, and benefit the Boys & Girls Club here in the LC Valley. ”

"An Idaho eatery, the Main Street Grill in Lewiston, has unofficially smashed a Guinness World Record by crafting an enormous Philly cheesesteak sandwich measuring a staggering 722.8 feet. The restaurant, managed by Happy Days Restaurants, undertook this record-breaking endeavor in Lewiston’s Seventh Street alleyway," the BOL News says.

"While initially aiming for a 700-foot sandwich, the restaurant’s team exceeded expectations by creating a mammoth masterpiece that surpassed the existing record by 72.5 feet. The previous record of 650.3 feet was held by Ohio’s Steak Thyme Bar & Grill.

"To further sweeten the achievement, the Main Street Grill divided the colossal cheesesteak into 6-inch sections and offered them to the public at $10 each. The event served as a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club, exemplifying the community spirit."

"There's a new record for the world's longest cheesesteak — and it belongs to a diner in Idaho. Yes, Idaho," the Inquirer.com says.

"The Main Street Grill in Lewiston claimed the unofficial title Aug. 26 when they built a behemoth 722.8-foot-long cheesesteak as part of the picturesque town's summer festival celebration."

"Lewiston’s Main Street Grill broke the Guinness World Record for the longest Philly Cheesesteak sandwich Aug. 26.
The former World Record holder was Ohio’s Steak Thyme, with a 600-foot-long Philly Cheesesteak. Main Street Grill made a 700-foot-long Philly Cheesesteak by creating a train of 722 sandwiches, using 390 lbs of steak, 72 gallons of cheese and 320 lbs. of peppers and onions," The Bengal's Purr says.

"Corporate Executive Chef Frank Webster proposed the idea to promote Main Street Grill’s No. 1 sandwich sold, known as The Philly. “We wanted to do something that would bring national attention to Lewiston, Idaho,” Webster said.

"With the promotion, Main Street Grill and Happy Day Restaurants raised a total of $10,000 to donate to the Boys and Girls Club of the Lewis-Clark Valley."

"A cheesesteak (also known as a Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, cheesesteak sandwich, cheese steak, or steak and cheese) is a sandwich made from thinly sliced pieces of beefsteak and melted cheese in a long hoagie roll. A popular regional fast food, it has its roots in the U.S. city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

"The cheesesteak was developed in the early 20th century "by combining frizzled beef, onions, and cheese in a small loaf of bread", according to a 1987 exhibition catalog published by the Library Company of Philadelphia and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

"Cheesesteaks have become popular at restaurants and food carts throughout the city with many locations being independently owned, family-run businesses. Variations of cheesesteaks are now common in several fast food chains.[12] Versions of the sandwich can also be found at high-end restaurants. Many establishments outside of Philadelphia refer to the sandwich as a "Philly cheesesteak".  (Wikipedia)

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