San Diego Wave FC and Alaska Airlines Form Partnership
The San Diego Wave FC formed a partnership with Alaska Airlines, delivering additional benefits for fans of the team flying out of the San Diego International Airport. Those flying on Alaska Airlines and donning Wave FC apparel will receive perks like priority boarding.
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with the San Diego Wave FC—one of the most energetic teams and fanbases in the NWSL,” said Eric Edge, Managing Director of Marketing and Advertising at Alaska Airlines. “This partnership further expands our presence in the San Diego community and builds on our support for women’s sports.”
As the Club’s first official airline partner, Wave FC President Jill Ellis sees the relationship as improving the travel experience for players and fans alike while creating great memories for those attending games and other official events.
Mileage PlanTM is Alaska Airlines’ loyalty program for travelers. Learn more about it here.
Pepsi® Pineapple Returns to Little Caesars® in LTO
Pepsi® Pineapple, a limited-edition flavor, is back at Little Caesars® for the second year. The limited-time offer (LTC) delivers a delicious deal to soft drink and pizza fans. In a special offer, pizza and Pepsi lovers can enjoy Pepsi® Pineapple and an order of Little Caesars Crazy Puffs™ until July 14, 2024.
“Little Caesars fans love coming in for exclusive flavors they can’t get anywhere else—we saw that last year within the first week of releasing Pepsi® Pineapple in restaurants,” said Greg Hamilton, Chief Marketing Officer, Little Caesars. “This summer, we’re offering customers the ultimate combo of flavor and value with our Crazy Puffs and Pepsi® Pineapple deal to celebrate its triumphant return.”
The beverage is available in a new 20-ounce bottle. Pairing Pepsi® Pineapple with Crazy PuffsTM, released in March 2024, capitalizes on the success of the mini pizzas after the tasty handheld treat went viral throughout social channels.
Little Caesars offers a selection of deals—find them here.
Cracker Barrel Continues Brand Transformation with Menu Item Tests
In an effort to update its menu to reengage guests, Cracker Barrel revealed 20 new menu items in 14 Texas restaurants to determine their popularity. The homey restaurant chain known for its porch Rockers and Peg Games is focused on transforming the brand. Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss-Masino has acknowledged that the goal of the brand’s overhaul is to “modernize and refresh the Cracker Barrel brand” while retaining its comfortable charm.
“For nearly 55 years, guests have known and loved us for our authentic, homestyle cooking, and that’s not going away; we’ve only added more flavor and crave to the menu and made it easier to navigate,” reported Cammie Spillyards-Schaefer, Senior VP of Operations for Cracker Barrel. “We look forward to gaining valuable feedback from both our guests and employees on the test.”
Menu items being tested include Hashbrown Casserole Shepherd’s Pie, Chicken n’ Dumplin Soup, and Banana Pudding, among others. These select dishes will be available through August 5, 2024, at the Texas locations.
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San Diego Wave FC Announces Partnership with Alaska Airlines
Fan-favorite Pepsi® Pineapple is back by popular demand for a limited time, exclusively at Little Caesars®
Cracker Barrel to undergo largest menu revamp in brand history