Get a sneak peek at everything waiting for you at this year’s EF&B Concession & Hospitality Expo at the Embassy Suites – Charlotte Resort and Spa! Join EF&B Director of Education Dan Herrle and special guests on Friday, August 21 at 2:30 CDT for a lively preview of the classes, education sessions, trade show, behind-the-scenes […]
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2026! – Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace The 2026 EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 22-24 at The Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort and Spa. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the […]
The Fundamentals of Recreational Foodservice Management is now accessible to industry professionals worldwide CineTRAIN, a brand of HighRock and a leader in online education for the entertainment and hospitality industries, and the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B) today announced the launch of the Certified Concession Manager (CCM) program online — The Fundamentals of Recreational […]
The EF&B Charity Golf Outing – CinemaCon- April 12, 2026. Support Variety, the Children’s Charity, The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation and EF&B Educational Programs at the Wolf Course of the Paiute Golf Resort in Las Vegas on the first day of CinemaCon. Wolf is rated the 17th best course in Nevada by Golf […]
EF&B Director of Education, Dan Herrle will welcome Matthew Pollock, CinemaCon Associate Managing Director, to discuss exciting changes and inside information at CinemaCon 2026. Learn about the full slate of EF&B activities at this year’s show. Date: January 21, 2026 Time: 2:30 pm CST, 3:30 EST
EF&B Webinar – Your First Look at the EF&B Concession & Hospitality Expo
Get a sneak peek at everything waiting for you at this year’s EF&B Concession & Hospitality Expo at the Embassy Suites – Charlotte Resort and Spa! Join EF&B Director of Education Dan Herrle and special guests on Friday, August 21 at 2:30 CDT for a lively preview of the classes, education sessions, trade show, behind-the-scenes […]
The 2026 Concession and Hospitality Expo
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2026! – Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace The 2026 EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 22-24 at The Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort and Spa. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the […]
CineTRAIN and EF&B Launch First-Ever Online Version of the Certified Concession Manager Program
The Fundamentals of Recreational Foodservice Management is now accessible to industry professionals worldwide CineTRAIN, a brand of HighRock and a leader in online education for the entertainment and hospitality industries, and the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B) today announced the launch of the Certified Concession Manager (CCM) program online — The Fundamentals of Recreational […]
The EF&B Charity Golf Outing – CinemaCon- April 12, 2026. Support Variety, the Children’s Charity, The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation and EF&B Educational Programs at the Wolf Course of the Paiute Golf Resort in Las Vegas on the first day of CinemaCon. Wolf is rated the 17th best course in Nevada by Golf […]
EF&B Webinar – CinemaCon 2026 and EF&B-January 21!
EF&B Director of Education, Dan Herrle will welcome Matthew Pollock, CinemaCon Associate Managing Director, to discuss exciting changes and inside information at CinemaCon 2026. Learn about the full slate of EF&B activities at this year’s show. Date: January 21, 2026 Time: 2:30 pm CST, 3:30 EST
Gold Medal Products Co. Celebrates 95 Years of Innovation, Family, and Fun Food
Gold Medal Products Co., the global leader in concession equipment and supplies, is proud to announce the celebration of its 95th anniversary. Marking nearly a century of innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to creating memorable fun food experiences, this milestone is a testimony to the entrepreneurial spirit. Founded in 1931 during the height of […]
Kinepolis Signs Agreement to Acquire 13 U.S. Showcase Cinemas
Multinational exhibitor Kinepolis has reached an agreement with Harbor Lights Entertainment (formerly National Amusements Inc.) to acquire Showcase Cinemas in the U.S.. The acquisition will include 13 cinemas, of which seven are located in Massachusetts, four in New York, one in Ohio, and one in Rhode Island. The transaction includes the ownership of six cinemas, […]
Ralph Engelstad Arena – Director Concessions
The Ralph Engelstad Arena is seeking to hire a Director, Concessions. This new position is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, and execution of all concession operations at Ralph Engelstad Arena. This full-time onsite leadership role oversees food and beverage service during a wide variety of events, including University of North Dakota (UND) hockey games, […]
AMC Expands Feature Fare Menu Nationwide
AMC Theatres the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, is introducing an expanded lineup of new menu items at AMC Feature Fare locations nationwide, giving moviegoers even more ways to enjoy bold flavors and elevated snacks alongside this summer’s biggest movies. Available at more than 400 AMC locations in the United […]
Marcus Theatres Promotes Rob Novak to Executive Vice President of Operations and Food and Beverage
Marcus Theatres, the nation’s fourth largest theatre circuit and a division of Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced today the promotion of Rob Novak to executive vice president of operations and food and beverage. Actively engaged within the industry, Novak served as president of the Entertainment Food and Beverage Association, formerly the National Association of Concessionaires […]
CineTRAIN and EF&B Launch First-Ever Online Version of the Certified Concession Manager Program
The Fundamentals of Recreational Foodservice Management is now accessible to industry professionals worldwide CineTRAIN, a brand of HighRock and a leader in online education for the entertainment and hospitality industries, and the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B) today announced the launch of the Certified Concession Manager (CCM) program online — The Fundamentals of Recreational […]
EF&B/NAC is saddened to report the passing of long-time member, Larry Oya. Larry passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with lung cancer at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, Washington. Larry was born in Bella Bella, B.C., and raised in Namu and Vancouver. He attended John Oliver High School and Vancouver Community College. He began […]
EF&B Names New Directors at San Antonio Expo
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B), formerly NAC, announced several updates to its Board of Directors during the Annual Membership Meeting, held September 18, 2025, at the EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Following recommendations from the Nominating Committee, chaired by Denise de Zutter, the proposed slate of officers and directors […]
Jeff Peterson Named 2025 Mickey Warner Award Honoree
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (formerly NAC) has announced that Jeff Peterson, Account Manager-Theatre and Concessions Mars Wrigley Confection, has been named the 2025 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 […]
Patrick Micalizzi Named 2025 Bert Nathan Award Honoree
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (formerly NAC) has announced that Patrick Micalizzi, Senior Vice-President – Food and Beverage for Harbor Lights Entertainment, Inc. (formerly known as National Amusements, Inc.), has been selected as the 2025 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree. Presented by EF&B/NAC each year to recognize leadership and significant accomplishment in the Theatre […]
