San Francisco 49ers encourage fans to support Bay Area restaurants

The San Francisco 49ers are finding a way to bring the Bay Area community together.

As the restaurant industry struggles, the San Francisco 49ers found a creative way to encourage its fans to support local restaurants and business. While the 13th man can help the football players on the field, the San Francisco football team hopes that its fans can give an assist to its Levi’s Stadium food and restaurant partners.

In a recent tweet, the San Francisco 49ers offered a special promotion. As seen below, guests who make a purchase at participating vendors are given the opportunity to win one of five Jimmy Garoppolo jerseys.

https://twitter.com/49ers/status/1345818232368730112

It has been a tough year for the 49ers. While the team did not make the playoffs, the current health crisis didn’t allow Levi’s Stadium to operate in a traditional manner. After initially opening with no fans, the 49ers had to move games to Arizona to finish the season.

Although safety is always paramount, the turn of events was hard on the food and restaurant partners. Just like many people in the restaurant industry, the reduction of guests has caused extreme hardship. As businesses learn to pivot and adapt to the changes, every purchase can and does make a difference.

This promotion from the 49ers and Levi’s Stadium is their way of highlighting the food and restaurant partners that have become part of the 49ers community. Whether or not football is being played on the field, fans can stay connected to the parts of what make the 49ers community strong. A cup of Peet’s coffee on a Sunday morning could spark a conversation about last year’s Super Bowl run.

While some people will jump at the chance to potentially win a 49ers jersey, the idea is more than just a fun promotion. It is a reminder that food and restaurant business need customers’ support. Whether it is placing that carryout order or even buying a gift card, every little bit helps.

As everyone longs for the day where people can gather around a table, enjoy some nachos at the stadium and raise a toast to a 49ers win, the first step is to support businesses. If people don’t start now, those doors might not be open when it is time to celebrate.

How can you help food and restaurant businesses?