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'''Centerplate, Inc.''' is a ] and beverage ] serving entertainment venues in ], and the UK.<ref></ref> '''Centerplate, Inc.''' is a ] and beverage ] serving entertainment venues in ], and the UK.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.centerplate.co.uk/client-venues|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826115647/http://www.centerplate.co.uk/client-venues|url-status=dead|title=Centerplate UK venues|archivedate=August 26, 2014}}</ref>


Centerplate was formerly known as Volume Services America, Inc., and was originally a division of ]. In 1995, Flagstar, which was controlled by private equity firm, ] (KKR), sold Volume Services to ].<ref>. New York Times, November 30, 1995</ref> Volume Services changed its name to Centerplate in 2004, when the company completed an ]. In 2009, Centerplate again became a private company following its merger with an affiliate of ]. In 2012, Centerplate was acquired by a consortium of investors including members of the current management team as well as private equity firm ], who continue to own the Company.<ref>.</ref> Centerplate, formerly known as Volume Services America, Inc., was originally a division of ] In 1995, it was sold to Flagstar, controlled by private equity firm ] (KKR), which then sold Volume Services to ] after Flagstar filed for ].<ref>. New York Times, November 30, 1995</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/07/12/business/denny-s-parent-makes-bankruptcy-filing.html|title=Denny's parent makes bankruptcy filing|date=July 12, 1997|access-date=March 11, 2023|website=The New York Times|language=en}}</ref> Volume Services changed its name to Centerplate in 2004 when the company completed an ]. In 2009, Centerplate again became a private company following its merger with an affiliate of ]. In 2012, Centerplate was acquired by a consortium of investors including members of the then current management team as well as private equity firm ].<ref>.</ref> In 2017, Centerplate was acquired by food services company ].<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sodexo-becomes-a-leading-player-in-sports--leisure-globally-with-the-acquisition-of-centerplate-300556423.html|title=Sodexo becomes a leading player in Sports & Leisure globally with the acquisition of Centerplate|last=Sodexo|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=2018-03-14}}</ref>

The following individuals currently serve on the Centerplate board of directors (the primary company a board member is affiliated with is included in parentheses).<ref>http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/board.asp?privcapId=8689320</ref>

Joseph O'Donnell (chairman; Centerplate); Felix Chee (China Investment Corp.); Sue Gin (Flying Food Group, LLC); Alfred Poe (B&G Food Inc.); Glenn Zander (CVR Energy, Inc.); David Williams C.G.A. (Shoppers Home Health Care); David Robinson (Admiral Capital Group); Brian Cornell (Target Corp.); Samuel Frieder (Kohlberg & Co., LLC); Seth Hollander (Kohlberg & Co., LLC); Gordon Woodward (Kohlberg & Co., LLC); Jonathan Ward (WMH Group LLC); L. David Cardenas (Olympus Partners); David Haddad (Olympus Partners); and Chase Ormond (Olympus Partners).

== Animal abuse ==
On August 21, 2014, it was reported that the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BCSPCA) was investigating after receiving a surveillance video shot in an elevator of the Private Residences at Hotel Georgia in downtown Vancouver, Canada showing ], CEO of Centerplate, Inc., kicking his puppy repeatedly and yanking it violently on its leash.<ref>http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2014/08/27/centerplate-ceo-put-on-probation-following-puppy-kicking-incident/</ref> The search warrant issued as the result of the BCSPCA investigation identifies the man as Des Hague, CEO of Centerplate,Inc.<ref>http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Stamford-Based-CEO-Accused-of-Abusing-Dog-272637511.html</ref>

On August 23, 2014 it was reported Hague issued an apology through his legal counsel, stating in part "I take full responsibility for my actions, and I am ashamed and deeply embarrassed."<ref>http://www.news.com.au/world/des-hague-caught-on-tape-kicking-abusing-dog-in-vancouver-elevator/story-fndir2ev-1227039584695</ref> Desmond Hague initially stated that the puppy was a "friend's pet" but the BCSPCA has stated, following its investigation, that the puppy Hague belonged to him, and not a friend.<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/27/des-hague-centerplate-ceo-kicking-puppy_n_5724772.html</ref> The statement issued by the Centerplate board of directors after its inquiry into the abuse of the puppy did not address Hague's initial dishonesty concerning ownership of the pet.<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/centerplate-ceo-caught-on-camera-kicking-dog-2014-8</ref> The board did, however, put Mr. Hague on indefinite probation, require him to contribute $100,000 toward the establishment of a foundation in support of animal protection in Vancouver, and require him to serve 1,000 hours of community service with an animal welfare organization.<ref>http://www.seattledogspot.com/blog/dog-blog/post/centerplate-puts-ceo-who-abused-his-puppy-on-indefinite-probation</ref>

As a result of Mr. Hague's abuse of the doberman puppy, she has been removed from her home by officers of BCSPCA, who, according to court documents, were also appalled by the puppy's living conditions in Hague's home.<ref>http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-mh-better-pr-20140829-column.html</ref> Mr. Hague may still face criminal charges in British Columbia, Canada, where the abuse occurred.<ref>http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/thomson-reuters/140829/connecticut-catering-company-penalizes-ceo-after-dog-kicking-in</ref> The BCSPCA has recommended criminal charges be filed against Mr. Hague.<ref>http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2014/08/27/centerplate-ceo-put-on-probation-following-puppy-kicking-incident/</ref> In its statement concerning Hague's abuse of the puppy, the Centerplate board of directors acknowledged the possibility that Hague could face criminal charges in Vancouver but did not indicate how the board would respond if such charges were filed.<ref>http://centerplate.com/centerplate-statement-following-internal-review/</ref>

=== Public reaction to Centerplate's response ===
A petition on Change.org requesting that Centerplate fire Des Hague, had received over 170,000 signatures as of August 31 2014.<ref>https://www.change.org/p/centerplate-fire-ceo-des-hague-for-animal-cruelty</ref>

Additionally, if Centerplate chooses not to fire Mr. Hague, other individuals have called for a boycott of venue partners that currently contract with Centerplate for concession services.<ref>http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/blog/2014/08/orange-county-convention-center-speaks-on.html</ref> At least one vendor, the City of San Diego for Qualcomm Stadium, has indicated that it would carefully review its contract renewal with Centerplate before making a decision about how to proceed.<ref>http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/aug/30/chargers-fans-centerplate-queasy/</ref>


== Venue Partners == == Venue Partners ==
Centerplate provides services to various venues in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, including arenas, cinemas, convention centers, resorts, restaurants, zoos and aquariums. <ref>http://centerplate.com/venue-partners/</ref> Centerplate provides services to various venues in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, including arenas, cinemas, convention centers, resorts, restaurants, zoos and aquariums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.centerplate.com/venue-partners/|title=Venue Partners &#124; Centerplate|website=www.centerplate.com|access-date=2020-03-07|archive-date=2020-02-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228042608/http://www.centerplate.com/venue-partners/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

A partial list of Centerplate's current venue partners include:<ref>http://centerplate.com/venue-partners/</ref> Seattle’s Safeco Field, White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hotspur Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter, Los Angeles Zoo, SunLife Stadium in Miami, Baltimore Convention Center, Dallas Convention Center, JELD-WEN Field, Colorado Convention Center, KFC Yum! Center, Colonial Life Arena, Comcast Arena, Ryan Center, Ernest N Morial Convention Center, Miami Beach Convention Center, Raleigh Convention Center, Spokane Convention Center, Levi’s Stadium, Providence Park, Miami International Boat Show, Yakima Convention Center, San Diego Convention Center, Ocean City Convention Center, Tacoma Dome, Spokane Arena, New Orleans Arena, McAllen Convention Center, Orange County Convention Center, Brown & Williamson Club, Walter E Washington Convention Center, Javits Center, Peoria Civic Center, Aloha Stadium, Pacific Aviation Museum, Louisiana Superdome, PavCo, Indiana Convention Center, American Institute of Architects National Convention, Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, The Fillmore Auditorium, Roland E Powell Convention Center, Indianapolic Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, Webster Bank Arena, The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Tropicana Field, Alliant Energy Center, Sun Life Stadium, World Arena Pikes Peak Center, Sioux City Convention Center, Denver Performing Arts Complex, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Kentucky Exposition Center, John Harvard’s Brewery & Ale House, Kentucky International Convention Center, New England Aquarium, Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue, Indianapolis Zoo, Harry’s Smokehouse, Cobo Center, Vancouver Convention Centre, University of Notre Dame, Pasadena Convention Center, LP Field, BB&T Center, Denver Broncos, Portland Timbers, and the Tampa Bay Rays.



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Centerplate, Inc.
IndustryEvent Hospitality Services
HeadquartersStamford, CT, United States
Key peopleChris Verros, CEO
Number of employees30,000
ParentSodexo
Websitewww.centerplate.com

Centerplate, Inc. is a food and beverage corporation serving entertainment venues in North America, and the UK.

Centerplate, formerly known as Volume Services America, Inc., was originally a division of Canteen Corp. In 1995, it was sold to Flagstar, controlled by private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), which then sold Volume Services to The Blackstone Group after Flagstar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Volume Services changed its name to Centerplate in 2004 when the company completed an IPO. In 2009, Centerplate again became a private company following its merger with an affiliate of Kohlberg & Company. In 2012, Centerplate was acquired by a consortium of investors including members of the then current management team as well as private equity firm Olympus Partners. In 2017, Centerplate was acquired by food services company Sodexo.

Venue Partners

Centerplate provides services to various venues in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, including arenas, cinemas, convention centers, resorts, restaurants, zoos and aquariums.

References

  1. "Contact Us | Centerplate". www.centerplate.com. Archived from the original on 2014-09-03. Retrieved 2014-08-28.
  2. "Company Profile for Centerplate Inc (CVP)". Retrieved 2008-10-14.
  3. "Centerplate UK venues". Archived from the original on August 26, 2014.
  4. FLAGSTAR AGREES TO SELL ITS STADIUM FOODS UNIT. New York Times, November 30, 1995
  5. "Denny's parent makes bankruptcy filing". The New York Times. July 12, 1997. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  6. Centerplate Finalizes Management Led Buyout & Agreement with Olympus Partners.
  7. Sodexo. "Sodexo becomes a leading player in Sports & Leisure globally with the acquisition of Centerplate". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2018-03-14.
  8. "Venue Partners | Centerplate". www.centerplate.com. Archived from the original on 2020-02-28. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
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