Seasons Pizza official pizza vendor for UD events

11:19 a.m., Sept. 15, 2003--Pizza is a fact of college life—but, as everyone knows, not all pies are created equal. Fortunately for the University of Delaware, a recent contract with Seasons Pizza ensures that consumers who purchase slices at concession events will be rewarded with the best pie in Delaware.

The one-year contract, which was finalized Friday, Sept. 5, guarantees that Seasons Pizza will be vended at all campus events where concessions are sold and ensures that consumers will get the pizza they’ve ranked best in the state for the past two years in the News Journal Readers’ Choice poll.

According to Cal Thetford, director of retail operations on campus, taste played an important role in the University’s decision to award the contract to Seasons Pizza, but it was not the only deciding factor. Other factors, he said, involved cost-effectiveness and the company’s willingness to partner with the University’s marketing and athletics departments.

“When [the University] sent out bids and did taste tests, we were very happy with Seasons Pizza,” Thetford said. “But, we were also looking for a company that wanted to form a relationship with us. Seasons Pizza is a local company, so they’ve got a vested interest in the University.”

A stellar debut at the first football game confirmed the pizza company’s high marks. The presentation, taste and freshness of the pies elicited rave reviews, and slices were among the most popular concessions sold.

Seasons Pizza will be on sale at all football, basketball and baseball games during the 2003-04 academic year, as well as at select Bob Carpenter Center shows. All pizza will be cooked in the kitchen at the Bob Carpenter Center to guarantee freshness.

Article by Becca Hutchinson Graphic by Don McElroy

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