Kangaroo Express Adds School Spirit to its Coffee

CARY, N.C. -- The Pantry Inc.'s Kangaroo Express division is showing its school spirit by offering collegiate-themed coffee mugs for sale to coincide with the start of interconference basketball games. The 16-ounce reusable mugs are available while supplies last at most store locations for $2.99 each, with refills of Bean Street Coffee and other hot beverages for 99 cents.

Kangaroo Express is an official sponsor of basketball at the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University and Duke University, whose logos appear on the specialty mugs. Additional collegiate mugs are available in other corresponding regions, the company said.

The collegiate mugs, as well as all Roo Mugs, give customers access to Roo Club text message deals such as free coffee refill days and buy one, get one free offers. Customers can sign up for the club by texting "ROOCLUB" to "67777."

"The Roo Club allows our loyal customers to receive great deals on our most popular items, such as Bean Street Coffee," said John Fisher, senior vice president of marketing at Kangaroo Express. "Now with the collegiate mugs, members can get those same deals while proudly displaying loyalty for their favorite team."