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What’s new at NFL stadiums, Part 2: nachos, fries, mac ‘n cheese, etc.

Here’s part 2 of our look at new concessions items debuting at NFL stadiums this fall, featuring dishes like nachos, fries and mac ‘n cheese.

Mike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor

September 27, 2022

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NFL stadiums are expected to again be full of fans rooting for the home team, and the companies managing food and beverage are looking to provide them with tasty, enticing choices. While the upscaling trend of sports concessions has not abated, there seems to be a concerted move away from the weird and exotic to the more familiar, but familiar with premium ingredients and some creative twists.

Because NFL concessions providers have rolled out so many new items this fall, we decided that a single gallery would be too unwieldy so we’ve split it into two.

Here's a look at some of the new items like nachos, fries, mac ‘n cheese and ethnic dishes being introduced for the 2022 NFL season.

Part 1 featuring burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs are here...

About the Author

Mike Buzalka

Executive Features Editor, Food Management

Mike Buzalka is executive features editor for Food Management and contributing editor to Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News. On Food Management, Mike has lead responsibility for compiling the annual Top 50 Contract Management Companies as well as the K-12, College, Hospital and Senior Dining Power Players listings. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English Literature from John Carroll University. Before joining Food Management in 1998, he served as for eight years as assistant editor and then editor of Foodservice Distributor magazine. Mike’s personal interests range from local sports such as the Cleveland Indians and Browns to classic and modern literature, history and politics.

Mike Buzalka’s areas of expertise include operations, innovation and technology topics in onsite foodservice industry markets like K-12 Schools, Higher Education, Healthcare and Business & Industry.

Mike Buzalka’s experience:

Executive Features Editor, Food Management magazine (2010-present)

Contributing Editor, Restaurant Hospitality, Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News (2016-present)

Associate Editor, Food Management magazine (1998-2010)

Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1997-1998)

Assistant Editor, Foodservice Distributor magazine (1989-1997)

 

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