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Recognize Stadium Pizza as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly
Spotlight for October 2025.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Gina Gonzalez, Director of Economic Development and Legislative Affairs
Date:October 28, 2025
Subject:Business in Action Monthly Spotlight – Stadium Pizza
Recommendation
Recognize Stadium Pizza as the City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for
October 2025.
Background
The City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly Spotlight highlights outstanding local
businesses that contribute to the community’s economic growth, exceptional customer service,
and community involvement. For the month of October 2025, the City is proud to recognize
Stadium Pizza for its dedication to exceptional customer service, local youth, and supporting
sports, education, and charitable causes, and its active engagement in supporting local events
and initiatives.
Discussion
The City of Lake Elsinore’s Business in Action Monthly Spotlight Program recognizes exemplary
local businesses that contribute to the economic vitality, community engagement, and overall
quality of life in the City. For over three decades, Stadium Pizza has been a beloved community
institution known for its family-friendly atmosphere, exceptional customer service, commitment to
local youth, and deep-rooted dedication to supporting sports, education, and charitable causes.
Founded in 1988 in North Temecula, Stadium Pizza expanded to Wildomar in 1990. Rick and
Sandy Kordick purchased Stadium Pizza (then known as Home Run Pizza) in 2004 and have
since expanded the business, introducing its now popular Locker Room Brewery in 2012. In 2017,
Stadium Pizza proudly extended its legacy to the City of Lake Elsinore, opening the community’s
first brew pub and quickly becoming a staple for residents, sports teams, and visitors for Stadium
Pizza’s sportsmanship, family-friendly dining, on-site craft brewery, and community involvement.
With 30 taps, including 15 of their own craft beers, Stadium Pizza has helped support local
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tourism, economic development, and community cohesion through its unique blend of food, sports
culture, and hospitality.
Stadium Pizza is more than a restaurant. It is a hub of community pride, sportsmanship, and
public service. The business has become a pillar in the region by consistently giving back and
fostering strong partnerships with local organizations, schools, and nonprofits. Stadium Pizza
donates annually to youth sports leagues, adult recreational teams, school fundraising programs,
and community charities in Lake Elsinore.
Stadium Pizza actively supports the City’s Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce, Cops for
Kids, Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center, and numerous local nonprofits. In addition, the
restaurant provides “star student” pizza certificates to elementary, middle, and high schools as
positive reinforcement for academic excellence and good behavior, advocating for educational
excellence programming in the Lake Elsinore School District. Stadium Pizza also partners with
Lake Elsinore high schools and adult day programs to provide employment training for students
and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering inclusion and real-world skill
building.
The owners, Rick and Sandy Kordick, credit the business's success and longevity to their
dedicated team members, emphasizing that “teaching Stadium skills is teaching life skills.” This
philosophy has resulted in a positive workplace culture that directly translates into a welcoming
guest experience, community loyalty, and local economic impact.
By recognizing Stadium Pizza as the Business in Action Monthly Spotlight for October 2025, the
City celebrates its longstanding commitment to community engagement, civic pride, economic
development, youth enrichment, and the values that reflect the spirit of Lake Elsinore.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recognition.
Attachments
None.
Economic Development