Sacramento Bee:
Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept with over 625 outlets in 19 states, announced today it has agreed to serve Rita’s Italian Ice and custard exclusively at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer Rita’s Italian Ice to the attendees and sports fans at MetLife Stadium,” said William Bori, Rita’s new franchisee. The 82,500 seat open-air stadium is home to the NFL’s New York Football Giants and New York Jets, as well as Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. MetLife Stadium boasts attendance of over two million guests annually. “Both Jets and Giants fans will now be able to watch their favorite team while eating their favorite Italian Ice,” said Bori. In addition to Giants and Jets home games, MetLife Stadium hosts dozens of topnotch concerts, festivals, international soccer, and college sporting events each year.
“We are thrilled to have Rita’s Italian Ice served at MetLife Stadium to give attendees a quality brand they know and love,” said Jonathan Fornaci, chief executive officer of Rita’s. “Our treats add variety to the food options served and offer a delicious local favorite to all Jets and Giants fans!”