TORONTO, July 3, 2024
/CNW/ - Hot and Fresh Pizza Pizza is coming to BC Place! As part of
their expansion strategy throughout British Columbia, Pizza Pizza has finalized a
multi-year partnership in the heart of Vancouver, as the official pizza partner of BC
Place, the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Pizza Pizza, established in Ontario in 1967, entered the Lower Mainland in
2018 and has grown to over fifty (50) locations in BC. "We are so
excited to finalize our new partnership with BC Place, the Lions
and the Whitecaps FC as it allows Pizza Pizza to deepen our
engagement with this amazing community," said Amber Winters, Senior Director of Marketing,
Pizza Pizza. "We believe Everyone Deserves Pizza, so we're pumped
for the fans in BC to enjoy a hot and fresh slice of Pizza Pizza
during a game, concert or event or by participating in our 'Score a
Slice' program to earn a free slice from our app while cheering on
their favourite team!"
Pizza Pizza has decades of experience feeding sports and
entertainment fans, serving millions of slices in stadiums, arenas
and festivals across the country. The pizzeria has long-standing
partnerships across teams in the NHL, NBA, CFL, MLS and PWHL. This
latest partnership with BC Place and its affiliate teams puts a
stake in the ground that Pizza Pizza continues to grow and invest
in this province.
"We are excited to partner with Pizza Pizza, a beloved
brand that seamlessly integrates into our diverse food lineup at BC
Place," said Chris May, General
Manager at BC Place. "We know fans will love the addition of Pizza
Pizza to their game day or concert experiences, because we are
committed to partnering with brands that share our dedication to
delivering exceptional fan experiences."
Pizza Pizza kicked off its first event at BC Place during the BC
Lions' sellout home opener crowd this month. In addition to selling
pizzas to patrons in the building, the pizza brand is activating
its infamous 'Score a Slice' program where fans in-stadium could
earn a free slice on the Pizza Pizza app if the home team hits a
certain trigger.
About Pizza Pizza Limited
Pizza Pizza Limited was founded in 1967 in Toronto, Ontario and has grown to become
Canada's leading national Quick
Service pizza brand with over 775 restaurants across the country.
In 2007, Pizza Pizza acquired the Pizza 73 brand, which operates
over 100 locations, primarily in Alberta. Pizza Pizza is guided by its vision
of "Always the best food, made especially for you", with a focus on
quality ingredients, customer service, continuous innovation, and
community involvement. In 2022, Pizza Pizza introduced its brand
platform 'Everyone Deserves Pizza' a testament to their belief that
pizza is all about inclusion. For more information, visit
www.pizzapizza.ca and www.pizza73.com or follow Pizza Pizza on
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X @PizzaPizzaLtd.
About BC Place
As the largest multipurpose venue of its kind in Western Canada, BC Place provides a
spectacular home for international, professional, and amateur
sport, entertainment, commerce, cultural experiences, and community
gatherings for the benefit of all British Columbians. BC Place
is a part of BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), a Provincial Crown
Corporation of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport
that owns and operates the Vancouver Convention Centre and BC Place.
SOURCE Pizza Pizza Limited