Within its Los Angeles flagship store, Foot Locker is opening the Rivals Café as a restaurant pop-up to promote the launch of the Jordan Rivals footwear and apparel collection. At the pop-up, people have the chance to stop by the pick-up window and enjoy a variety of food items inspired by legendary rivalries—like sandwiches and hot dogs that draw from the culinary traditions of Los Angeles and Chicago. While the LA Dirty Dog takes the form of a bacon-wrapped hot dog, the Chicago Hot Dog is classic yet topped with only mustard as a condiment. There's also the LA French Dip and the Chicago Italian Beef on the LA vs. CHI menu.
These unique food items offer a unique tie-in to the Jordan Rivals line, which is entirely inspired by Michael Jordan's own basketball rivals.
Footwear-Focused Cafe Pop-Ups
The Rivals Café Kicks Off the Launch of Jordan Rivals Footwear
Trend Themes
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3. Celebrity Rivalry Collaborations - Collaborating with renowned athletes to create fashion collections inspired by their rivalries can generate interest and excitement.
Industry Implications
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