Boise Hawks Renew Partnership with Wendy’s

BOISE, ID: The Boise Hawks, an independent baseball team of the Pioneer Baseball League, in partnership with Wendy’s®, announced today they have renewed their alternative co-brand for the 2023 season. For five home games, the Hawks will again play as the Boise Baconators, named after Wendy’s signature Baconator® sandwich and a fan favorite. Big and bold, both in size and flavor, the Baconator was the obvious choice when choosing a sandwich to represent a team as fierce as the Boise Hawks. Wendy’s is looking forward to serving the Baconator and Breakfast Baconator® to Hawks fans all season long!

“We are extremely excited to get involved in our community in such a fun way. Wendy’s is a very innovative and lively brand that loves to give back to our guests and community, and I think you can certainly see that with this partnership.” said Jim and Kathy Taggart, Wendy’s franchisees and owner of 15 local Wendy’s restaurants in Boise.  “We also have deep baseball roots with Kathy being the daughter of Hall of Famer, Harmon Killebrew. This unique Wendy’s partnership with such a great local organization in the Boise Hawks is a match made in heaven for us. We’ll be rooting for the Boise Baconators to win all season long!”

The team will wear wear newly customized Boise Baconators jerseys and hats for five games, beginning their first homestand. Fans can meet Boise Baconators players each Baconators game dates at the Wendy’s in Garden City location (5525 W. Chinden Blvd. Garden City, ID 83714) from 1 PM to 2 PM. The Boise Baconators will take the field on the following dates:

• Wednesday, May 24
• Friday, June 16
• Tuesday, June 27
• Friday, July 21
• Friday, September 1

Fans and media can attend the new Boise Baconators uniform unveiling at the Wendy’s in Garden City (5525 W. Chinden Blvd. Garden City, ID 83714) on Friday, May 19 at 1 PM. Boise Hawks players and staff, along with Wendy’s franchisees Jim and Kathy Taggart will be available for the unveiling.

“We’re excited to be partnering again with Wendy’s and their iconic Baconator sandwich for this alternate brand in 2023. Our fans have always eaten Baconator cheeseburgers – now after this season, they can wear Baconators jerseys,” – Mike Van Hise, Boise Hawks Vice President

Starting May 24, Boise Hawks (Baconators) fans will have the opportunity to purchase a Boise Baconators Ticket Package, which includes four Reserved Seats and four $10 Wendy’s gift cards for only $60. Boise Baconators Ticket Packages are limited and may be purchased at the Memorial Stadium Box Office or BoiseHawks.com.

Additionally, if the Boise Baconators score five or more runs at one of these games, all fans in attendance will receive one coupon for a Buy One, Get One Breakfast Baconator or Baconator valid the next day at any Boise area Wendy’s.*

ABOUT BOISE HAWKS

The Hawks are the Treasure Valley’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. To stay up to date on all things on the 2023 Boise Hawks, visit BoiseHawks.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boisehawksbaseball).  

ABOUT WENDY’S

Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef**, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child waiting to be adopted from the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising. Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys. 

*Breakfast Baconator is only available during breakfast hours until 10:30 a.m.

**Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska, and Canada.

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