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NAC / EF&B Webinar: Marketing and Promotion Strategies for Concessions

NAC / EF&B Webinar: Marketing and Promotion Strategies for Concessions

Join us on December 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM Central for Marketing and Promotion Strategies for Concessions. This webinar will focus on how to effectively use menu boards, imagery, and strategic promotions to boost sales and enhance customer engagement. Industry experts will be on hand to discuss content, design, strategy and best practices.

| December 2, 2024
Save the Date: EF&B/NAC Expo 2025 Slated for September 16-18 in San Antonio

Save the Date: EF&B/NAC Expo 2025 Slated for September 16-18 in San Antonio

The 2025 EF&B/NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 16-18 at The Westin San Antonio North. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the top food and beverage leaders in the entertainment food and beverage industry. The event will include General Education Sessions, Trade Show, Awards Luncheon, […]

| November 25, 2024
NAC at CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO

NAC at CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO

NAC at CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO March 31- April 3, 2025 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV NAC Members receive $500 off non-NATO member booth rate! Contact Matt Shapiro to reserve a booth at CinemaCon 2025. matt.shapiro@natodc.com NAC will have a full slate of activities at CinemaCon 2025: Sunday, March 30 NAC Board and […]

| November 15, 2024
NAC to Rebrand as Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EFBA)

NAC to Rebrand as Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EFBA)

The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced plans to rebrand as the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EFBA) and has updated its Mission Statement. The name change aims to better reflect the diverse needs of current operators and suppliers in the entertainment venue and recreational food and beverage sectors along with appealing to an […]

| September 5, 2024
NAC Webinar Forecasting for Success on September 12

NAC Webinar Forecasting for Success on September 12

Here is a playback of this session: Join us on September 12 at 3:00 PM Central for Forecasting for Success: Navigating 2025 with Strategic Insights and Partnerships. This webinar will focus on helping professionals in the entertainment food & beverage industry, particularly those operating and supplying theater circuits, to accurately forecast their needs and strategies […]

| September 3, 2024

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Member News

Gold Medal Unveils Exciting New Flavor Lineup

Gold Medal Unveils Exciting New Flavor Lineup

Five new flavors are making their debut at concession equipment and supply leader, Gold Medal Products Co. These bold and innovative flavors capture the essence of current culinary trends and are designed to enhance the customer experience. Habanero Maple Bourbon: This flavor is a symphony of spicy habanero peppers, subtle sweet maple, and the rich […]

| May 1, 2024
Gold Medal Opens New Branch in Miami, FL

Gold Medal Opens New Branch in Miami, FL

Gold Medal Products Co., the leader in concession food equipment and supplies, is thrilled to announce its newest branch location: Gold Medal – Miami. This exciting expansion will allow Southern Florida to enjoy immediate access to the best in popcorn, cotton candy, Sno-Kones®, and more. Gold Medal’s vice president of branch operations and sales, Pete […]

| April 22, 2024
TendedBar to Showcase Revolutionary Beverage Technology at CinemaCon 2024

TendedBar to Showcase Revolutionary Beverage Technology at CinemaCon 2024

Las Vegas, NV – April 8, 2024 – TendedBar, the latest addition to the esteemed roster of members in the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC), proudly announces its participation in CinemaCon, the premier gathering for the global motion picture theater industry. The event will be held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from April 8th […]

| April 4, 2024
Sultana Intros Freeze-Dried Candy

Sultana Intros Freeze-Dried Candy

NAC Members Sultana Distribution Services Inc. has introduced Primed Warrior Freeze Dried Puffs. According to Adam Gottlieb, Vice President at Sultana, “Primed Warrior Freeze Dried Puffs are the perfect addition to your menu, with high profitability and proven success in movie theaters, retail, and beyond. Thanks to tremendous exposure and popularity on social media world-wide, […]

| January 30, 2024
Freezing Point Adds Industry Vet and Launches New Platform

Freezing Point Adds Industry Vet and Launches New Platform

NAC member Freezing Point LLC (Salt Lake City, UT) has tapped food and beverage industry veteran Don Schneider to lead the fast-growing company’s new frozen beverage program offerings and strategic partnerships in food service and concessions. Over the past fourteen years with previous brands, including Fresh Blends, Tropics Mixology, and Dr. Smoothie, Schneider has launched […]

| January 4, 2024

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Association News

Malco Theatres’ Larry Etter To Receive NAC ICON Award At ShowEast 2024

Malco Theatres’ Larry Etter To Receive NAC ICON Award At ShowEast 2024

Larry Etter, Senior Vice President Malco Theatres, Inc., will receive this year’s NAC ICON Award at ShowEast. He will be presented with this special honor as part of the Final Night Awards Ceremony sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 24 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. “We are very excited to be able […]

| September 12, 2024
NAC to Rebrand as Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EFBA)

NAC to Rebrand as Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EFBA)

The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced plans to rebrand as the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EFBA) and has updated its Mission Statement. The name change aims to better reflect the diverse needs of current operators and suppliers in the entertainment venue and recreational food and beverage sectors along with appealing to an […]

| September 5, 2024
NATO Releases Exhibition Outlook Report

NATO Releases Exhibition Outlook Report

As discussed during a recent State of the Industry webinar, NATO has shared its first Exhibition Outlook report. This concise and easy-to-digest report has been created to give you positive information to share with your financial stakeholders or anyone you feel would benefit from hearing good news about the exhibition industry. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD […]

| August 22, 2024
In Memory – Dan Kroeger

In Memory – Dan Kroeger

The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is saddened to report the sudden passing of industry stalwart Dan Kroeger, former president, CEO and chairman of Gold Medal Products Co. Dan Kroeger was one of only nine individuals in the history of NAC to be honored with the Mickey Warner and Bert Nathan Memorial awards. NAC joins […]

| August 5, 2024
NAC Names Shelly Olesen as 2024 Mickey Warner Recipient

NAC Names Shelly Olesen as 2024 Mickey Warner Recipient

The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that Shelly Olesen, ACS, Vice President Sales & Marketing, C. Cretors and Company, has been named the 2024 Mickey Warner Award Recipient. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-theatre concession industry. The award […]

| July 5, 2024

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