Sept. 20, 2011
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ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - Barnie's Coffee & Tea is pleased to announce a new corporate sponsorship with UCF. In addition to the sponsorship, Barnie's coffee will be served at concession points throughout the University's athletic and entertainment facilities: Bright House Networks Stadium, UCF Arena and Jay Bergman Field.
Both hot and iced coffee will be served in the facilities, which collectively seat more than 57,531 fans. The facilities are managed by Centerplate, Inc.
"We're honored to be affiliated with the University of Central Florida," said Jonathan Smiga, president and CEO of Barnie's Coffee. "We take great pride in partnering with a university which has developed and maintained such an outstanding reputation for Central Florida."
To create energy and fan participation around the new partnership, Barnie's will distribute more than 15,000 gift cards during the UCF-Marshall football game Oct. 8. Each gift card will have an associated value, ranging from $1 to $100. Fans can take the gift card to one of five participating Barnie's locations at Waterford Lakes Town Center, Park Avenue, Baldwin Park, Phillips Crossing and the Altamonte Mall.
"We are very excited to be partner with Barnie's. Bringing on a great Orlando-based brand name product will greatly improve our concessions offerings," said Erik Lowery, of the UCF IMG Sports Network. "Our fans will also enjoy the numerous Barnie's Coffee Break promotions and giveaways throughout the year at our football, basketball and baseball games"
About Centerplate
Centerplate crafts and delivers "Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results" in over 250 prominent entertainment, sports and convention venues across North America - annually serving over 100 million guests. Centerplate has provided event hospitality services to 15 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 12 Super Bowls, 20 World Series, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and the largest plated dinner in history at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Centennial Celebration. The company was recently named the fastest growing hospitality group in the country by Nation's Restaurant News. Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com
About Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company
Orlando-based Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company, soon-to-be named Barnie's CoffeeKitchen, was founded in 1980 and is privately owned. As Florida's signature gourmet coffee company, Barnie's offers the world's finest selection of more than 60 hand-selected varietal, flavored and decaffeinated coffees, including coffee beans harvested from rare crops, Certified Fair Trade, Organic and Rainforest Alliance Coffees. Teas from around the world also are chosen with care for their flavor, quality and excellence. In addition to its coffee and tea products, Barnie's also features an array of fresh foods. For more information, visit www.BarniesCoffee.com.