The Orlando Magic introduced at the moment a multiyear partnership with Large Dave’s Cheesesteaks. The partnership brings the cheesesteak franchise with humble beginnings to the Sunshine State. Large Dave’s Cheesesteaks will place their first Orlando location contained in the Magic’s residence, Kia Heart.
“The Magic are thrilled to workforce up with Large Dave’s Cheesesteaks and be the primary to welcome the franchise to Central Florida,” mentioned Magic Senior Vice President of International Partnerships J.T. McWalters. “As two firms that consider within the energy of teamwork, we look ahead to working with the primary franchise in Florida and it’s new proprietor, Derek Lewis. We are able to’t wait to attach Large Dave’s Cheesesteaks with our area people and provides our followers a style of what it’s all about.”
The partnership can even function model integrations together with in-arena signage throughout all Magic residence video games, and meals choices within the Kia Heart with a concession stand on the promenade degree and a meals cart on the terrace degree.
“I’m thrilled to carry Large Dave’s Cheesesteaks to the guts of Orlando’s sports activities and leisure scene,” mentioned Large Dave’s Cheesesteaks’ first franchise proprietor Derek Lewis. “This partnership with the Orlando Magic and Kia Heart represents an ideal fusion of outstanding meals and exhilarating basketball. Opening our doorways on October 11 in the course of the preseason is only the start of what, I consider, shall be a game-changing presence within the area. As the primary franchise proprietor of Large Dave’s, I’m dedicated to delivering the identical high quality and taste that Derrick Hayes has made well-known, whereas creating a novel expertise for Magic followers and guests alike. This enterprise is extra than simply about nice cheesesteaks; it’s about fostering neighborhood, celebrating range, and being a part of the electrical environment that the Orlando Magic brings to the town. Prepare, Orlando – we’re about to raise your sport day expertise!”
Large Dave’s Cheesesteaks plans to open 10 Central Florida areas. Founder and CEO Derrick Hayes opened the unique location in 2016 in Dunwoody, Ga., which started as a 700-square-foot gasoline station known as Dave’s Philly Water Ice. It has grown to 6 areas, one in North Carolina and 5 in Georgia together with a number of in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium and is now increasing to Florida.
