Member News
Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park Goes to Auction…
…after 41 years of serving the Chicagoland Area. The Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, Illinois, has been celebrating their Farewell Season during 2022, which will culminate on May 31, 2022. Since its beginning in 1981, owned and operated by the Elmhurst-based Greco family, the Odeum Expo Center has hosted a variety of special events […]
Terminator in the Kitchen? – Food Service Automation from an Industrial Perspective
Have you seen the movie The Founder? It’s an in-depth account of how McDonalds pioneered their market by focusing on efficient processes. From kitchen layout to flow of workers, each step was dissected for optimal efficiency. Even though I have a career long background in manufacturing, I can’t help but draw similarities between F&B operations […]
XcooBee Offers Free Mobile Menu Manager for NAC Members
New NAC member XcooBee, is introducing an app-less mobile solution, designed to create additional revenue through lead-generating sponsorship/advertising campaigns. From a fan experience standpoint, XcooBee also has the capability to act as an extension of a venue’s POS system through in-seat mobile ordering, driving more sales to both concessions and merchandise within a facility. All […]
NAC Member Virtual Dining Concepts Introduces Delivery-Only Restaurant Brands
The Easiest Way to Drive Revenue for Your Venue This Month! No matter the industry, all business owners have been affected by the Covid19 pandemic -especially the hospitality industry. There are various companies out there that are experimenting with different solutions on how to increase their profits during this time. Delivery-only restaurant brands have been […]
Vienna Beef Hot Dog Stand Challenge
Chicago Hot Dog icon seeks to support local Hot Dog vendors and Illinois hospitality workers with fun, prize-packed challenge. Vienna Beef will make a donation to Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Employee Relief Fund as commitment to aid the food industry’s recovery. Vienna Beef, the legendary Chicago company synonymous with the city’s iconic Hot Dog, […]
Golden Link Inc. Acquires Vision Media’s Concession Line of Business
Golden Link Inc. has announced today that it has acquired all assets of Vision Media/Cinema Scene Marketing’s theatre concessions business, expanding Golden Link’s North America and Global operations. Cinema Scene, acquired by Vision Media in 2016, is a market leader in theatrical promotional products within the North American market. With Golden Link being a leading […]
Promotion In Motion Renamed PIM Brands
The Promotion In Motion Cos., Inc. is rebranding to PIM Brands Inc., coinciding with its move to a new state-of-the art headquarters complex in Park Ridge, NJ. PIM Brands Inc. is part of The Promotion In Motion family of companies, which includes PIM Brands LLC, its manufacturing arm, as well as Pharma In Motion and […]
Sodexo/Centerplate Hiring 600 at New Orleans’ Superdome/Smoothie King Center
Sodexo and Centerplate, who handle all food and beverage service at the Superdome and neighboring Smoothie King Center, is looking to fill 600 plus roles at a job fair this weekend in New Orleans. These are the venues that host Saints football games, Pelicans basketball, the annual Sugar Bowl, many top-tier concerts and will host […]
Dippin’ Dots Now Available at Typhoon Texas Waterparks
Iconic Ice Cream Brand Has Debuted at Waterpark Locations in Houston and Austin America’s favorite flash-frozen beaded ice cream treat Dippin’ Dots is now available at both Typhoon Texas Waterpark locations this season. Typhoon Texas is one of the top waterpark brands in the Lone Star State with locations in Katy and Pflugerville, Texas. Dippin’ […]
Gold Medal Expands Self-Serve Popcorn Machine Line
Throughout its 90-year history, Gold Medal Products Co. has pioneered many innovations in the concession industry. Now, the company is paving the way for contactless concessions by introducing its latest addition to the self-serve popcorn machine line, the ReadyPop® Jr. ReadyPop Jr. combines the power of an 8-oz popper with the convenience of a self-serve […]
