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Restaurant Hospitality
Restaurants gear up for football season
Anna.Kang Sep 19, 2017

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Papa John’s
Papa John’s

In addition to offering an extra-large, two-topping pie for $11 through Sept. 24, the official pizza sponsor of the NFL is focusing a new campaign that highlights the people who make the game-day experience possible. Followers on the Louisville, Ky., chain’s social channels can watch behind-the-scenes videos about turf managers, ball makers and more.

Red O Taste of Mexico
Red O Taste of Mexico

This La Jolla, Calif., bar promises bottomless margaritas, mimosas, sangria and other drinks from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time and upscale game views in an open-air cabana space on football Sundays.

Hooters
Hooters

Atlanta-based Hooters is holding a college football contest through Nov. 23. Those who register online have a chance to win one of six trips to a college bowl game. The winners will then compete for the top prize – a trip to the championship game in Atlanta – by submitting a video of their experience at the college game and at their local Hooters. The chain is also serving its latest wings option, the Hooters Smoked Wings.

Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins

Headquartered in Canton, Mass., Baskin-Robbins now offers a football-shaped ice cream cake that can be customized by flavor and hometown team and a seasonal flavor, Quarterback Crunch, made with vanilla-flavored ice cream with chocolate rice crisps and caramel.

Wing Zone
Wing Zone

Game day means big platters from this Atlanta-based fast-casual brand. Wing Zone is offering a party pack – 60 boneless wings or 50 original wings, large sides of kettle chips and coleslaw, three dressings, carrots and celery – starting at $54.99. The chain also serves the Tailgater – a platter of 100 boneless wings or 60 chicken tenders, a veggie tray and kettle chips – starting at $99.99.

Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut

The quick-service pizza brand headquartered in Plano, Texas, kicked off the NFL season with half-price pizzas in an online promotion that ran through Sept. 11. Pizza Hut will keep the football party going with double points, or four points for every $1 spent, for members of its new rewards program.

Red Robin
Red Robin

As a tailgate option, Greenwood Village, Colo.-based Red Robin is offering its Gourmet Burger Bar, featuring customizable choices of proteins, buns, cheeses, toppings, sauces and kettle chips.

FIREHOUSE
FIREHOUSE

FIREHOUSE in San Diego will throw its annual Super Bowl party in February with a 20-foot LED television screen, local guest chefs, DJs, couches and bleachers.

Pita Pit
Pita Pit

For those craving a lighter pre-game meal, this fast-casual chain based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is currently offering Buffalo chicken pita sandwiches in collaboration with Frank’s RedHot.

SideBAR
SideBAR

New Yorkers can stop by this Manhattan bar for its College Football Saturdays and Sunday NFL Fundays to enjoy discounts on beer, such as $15 pitchers and a $30 bucket of domestic selections. On Mondays, bar-goers can get all-you-can-drink Bud Light drafts and one order of wings for $19.99.

Morton’s The Steakhouse
Landry's Inc.

The casual-dining chain is holding a contest on its social media channels until Sept. 22. Football fans can either submit photos of their best tailgating experience or use a promotional hashtag to enter. Two winners will be named on Sept. 26; each will receive a tailgate spread catered by Morton’s with a selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts for up to 15 people, as well as a $500 gift card.

Wade Poolside Bar
Wade Poolside Bar

The rooftop bar at The Camby Hotel in Phoenix offers free admission every NFL Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. local time and shows football games on its 25-foot cinematic screen, accompanied by team-themed cocktails, beer-bucket specials, a grill station, social games and cabanas available for rent.

Toppers Pizza
Toppers Pizza

The Whitewater, Wis.-based chain’s football festivities feature limited time offers: a Jamaican jerk chicken pizza from Oct. 2 to Nov. 12, and a triple pepperoni pie from Nov. 27 to Jan. 14.

Bertucci’s
Bertucci’s

Headquartered in Northborough, Mass., Bertucci’s is promoting its gourmet focaccia sandwiches, priced at $8.49, and grilled Tuscan wings, priced at $10.49, as Italian-style tailgate options. All sandwiches come with a cup of soup.

Woodnotes Grille
Woodnotes Grille

Located at the Emerson Resort & Spa in Mt. Tremper, N.Y., this restaurant currently has food specials, such as $5 Gruyere cheeseburgers and $10 steamed clams, discount beer options and a Burn Your Bill raffle for Monday Night Football. During the raffle, all checks go into a hat and one is selected. The winning bill is then comped and burned!

Bojangles’
Bojangles’

Bojangles’, based in Charlotte, N.C., is taking advantage of tailgating season by highlighting its Big Bo Boxes that come in different combinations of chicken, biscuits, home-style sides and sweet tea.

Wingstop
Wingstop

The official wings of the Los Angeles Rams, Wingstop, headquartered in Dallas, will give exclusive offers to fans who text “WINGS” to a promotional number after each Rams victory.

KFC
KFC

Throughout football season the Louisville, Ky., quick-service chain will be promoting its Georgia Gold Honey Mustard BBQ, Nashville Hot flavors, $10 Chicken Share bucket and $20 Fill Up bucket meal, which comes with a choice of protein, large coleslaw, two large sides of mashed potatoes and gravy, and four biscuits.

Revival Food Hall
Revival Food Hall

Starting Sept. 18, Revival Food Hall in Chicago will play Monday Night Football games on the projection screen in front of Revival Cafe-Bar throughout the season and offer a $6 beer and shot combo. Also, on a weekly basis, one of 15 food hall vendors will sell special menu items from a food cart, the Revival Rickshaw, during each football game. The first three weeks will offer specials from Smoque BBQ, Antique Taco Chiquito and Graze Kitchenette.

Cicis
Cicis

Diners at Irving, Texas-based Cicis don’t have to choose between wings or pizza with the brand’s new Sweet Honey BBQ, Zesty Garlic Parmesan and Fiery Buffalo pies. Available for a limited time and priced at $5, the pizzas are made with garlic, buttery crust and topped with wing-inspired sauces, white chicken meat and cheese.

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