Boise State Athletics
Boise State and Chartwells Higher Education Partner on Enhanced Concessions Experience
7/28/2022 2:00:00 PM | General
Boise State University has agreed to a partnership with Chartwells Higher Education, the new campuswide Boise State dining partner, for all athletics venues beginning this fall, director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey announced Thursday.
Chartwells Higher Education, branded locally as Boise State Dining, is the recognized leader in contract food service management, hospitality and award-winning guest service at over 300 campuses in the United States. Chartwells' cuisine satisfies the unique appetites, lifestyles and dietary needs of every guest dining on campus.
"We have taken very seriously the request by our fans to enhance the concessions experience as part of our commitment to providing an elite game day atmosphere for Bronco Nation" Dickey said. "We are incredibly thankful for our campus partners and Chartwells, and we believe today's announcement is a significant step forward as we head into the 2022 season."
These new partnerships will bring program enhancements and an enriched game day guest experience to concessions stands, premium spaces and fans throughout all Boise State Athletics venues.
Albertsons Stadium will feature refreshed brand signage including more visible wayfinding signage on both the west and east concourses. Fans will also get to experience new menu items in the suites and at club chef tables thanks to an expanded relationship with longstanding athletics partner Double R Ranch.
To keep fans cheering in their seats, investments in support of speed of service include a new mobile ordering system, beverage-only ordering stands, and quick "grab and go" options.
"We are excited to kick off our partnership and fuel an elevated fan experience for Boise State Athletics and Albertsons Stadium," said Ben Southard, vice president of operations for Boise State Dining.
Look for more information in the coming weeks about the expanded pregame Ford Fan Zone and a new local brewery patio, located on the concourse of Albertsons Stadium. In addition, fans visiting Bronco Alley on the east side of the stadium will be able to choose from an expanded selection of food trucks and adult beverage kiosks.
What's Next Initiative
The new partnership with Chartwells Higher Education signals a new milestone as part of the athletic department's What's Next Initiative and will significantly impact Boise State's goals and objectives within all four pillars of the initiative - infrastructure, student-athlete experience, revenue generation and marketability. Additional highlights and announcements related to concessions and the fan experience will be released in the coming weeks as part of the department's Experience Blue Fan Experience Committee reveal.
Fan Ticket Options
Single-game tickets, mini plans and various full-season packages are on sale now for the 2022 football season on broncosports.com/tickets. Boise State kicks off its home schedule Sept. 17, against UT Martin.
