Little Caesars in Detroit today announced a partnership with Super Bowl-winning ex-Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, launching season-long NFL pregame promotions and focusing on giving back to underserved communities.
The first television spot will feature Stafford, quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams, in a training camp setting with Little Caesars employees and football fans all training for this season’s most important play — securing Little Caesars pizza. The advertisement was created in partnership with creative agency McKinney.
“Working with Little Caesars has been a great experience,” says Stafford. “I’ve had a lot of fun getting a sneak peek at some of the amazing things they have planned as the official pizza sponsor of the NFL, including this first commercial. I’m excited to continue my work with this brand and to enjoy their delicious pizza while doing so.”
Little Caesars is also launching a promotion as part of the partnership. The Pizza!Pizza! Pregame will invite NFL fans to enjoy a pizza while watching their team without missing any game-time action.
When fans order Little Caesars items before any NFL game begins this season, they will be entered for a chance to win a variety of football-related prizes and pizza-related perks, including tickets to Super Bowl LVII, scheduled for Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
The Pizza!Pizza! Pregame promotion begins on the first NFL regular season game day on Sept. 8, with more details to be announced through Little Caesars social media channels and on LittleCaesars.com.
This new partnership includes a charitable giving component. The Little Caesars Love Kitchen, a restaurant on wheels, will visit key NFL event cities throughout the year, working in tandem with the league to give back by serving pizza to communities in need.
In addition, the two organizations will make significant monetary donations in these cities to help provide ongoing support. Food insecurity is a component of the NFL’s focus on economic advancement as part of the Inspire Change program.
The first serving will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 7 in Los Angeles during the Rams’ kickoff week activities celebrating their Super Bowl win and the start of the 2022 season. Partnering with the Rams and the Thinkwatts Foundation, an organization with a focus on community programming and grassroots activations, pizza will be served to approximately 500 people at Ted Watkins Park.
In addition, a $125,000 check will be presented to the Thinkwatts Foundation. The Little Caesars Love Kitchen has served nearly 4 million people in the 48 contiguous states and four Canadian provinces.
“One of our core values is giving back to the communities in which we do business,” says David Scrivano, president and CEO of Little Caesars. “Food insecurity impacts so many people in the United States, and the Love Kitchen helps to provide meals to those in need. We are proud to work together with the National Football League to build on our legacy of community service.”
