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The Concession Food Industry Endures Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
How Venues and Concessionaires are Responding to Challenges During COVID-19 By Guest Columnist: Gold Medal Products Co. 2020 has been an unprecedented year for the world, and the concession industry is no exception. Most traditional concession venues were forced to close just as their peak season should have been beginning. And now, as many locations […]
Register Now! Summer Session 2020 On-Line CCM Course
Is it a job or is it a career? Invest in your professional future NOW! The 2020 Summer Semester On-Line Certified Concessions Management Course (CCM) is calling YOU to enroll! The next semester to participate in the NAC On-Line Concession Certification Management (CCM) Program will begin July 6, 2020. Registration is open now! The course […]
In Memory: Skip Stefansen
It is with great sadness that the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announces the passing of exhibition industry stalwart David ‘Skip’ Stefansen. He enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a valuable member and leader of the Association which he joined in 1976 and remained active in until his passing. Stefansen served as the President […]
Save the Date: Refresh, Reopen and Reengage with NAC on Nov 10-12 in Dallas
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that it will host a conference and trade show on Tuesday, November 10 through Thursday, November 12 at the Hyatt, Regency Dallas. The event is designed to fill a void within the concession and hospitality channel with a reimagined educational and business to business format. This retreat […]
New Paycheck Protection Program Updates
The recent enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act enhanced borrowers’ ability to have their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans forgiven. On June 16th the SBA and Treasury Department provided a revised forgiveness application and related instructions which incorporated the provisions of the Flexibility Act. New PPP Forgiveness Application New PPP Forgiveness Application – […]
AMC Theatres to Resume Theatre Operations on July 15
AMC will resume theatre operations at approximately 450 U.S. locations on July 15, and at approximately 150 remaining locations in time for the opening of Disney’s release of MULAN debuting July 24 and Warner Bros.’ release of TENET, which debuts July 31. See Also: AMC Theatres Listens to Its Guests and Scientific Advisors, and Immediately […]
FBAA and Ecolab Issue Guidance for Resuming Operations
We begin the arduous task of re-opening our operations allowed under highly restrictive new guidelines and requirements. We find it unavoidable to revisit our business models and formulate new strategies for surviving the rapidly changing landscape. The Food and Beverage Association of America has been working closely with Ecolab who has developed the attached operational […]
Gold Medal Launches New Mobile Hand Sanitizing Station
Gold Medal Products has announced the introduction of a new mobile hand sanitizing station. Help keep your guests’ and employees’ hands clean with this stand-alone, easy-to-move hand sanitizer station. This free-standing dispensing station requires no power to operate, you simply pump and go. With the ability to hold up to four 1-gallon jugs and four […]
Marcus Theatres Announces Phased Reopening Plans
Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), today announced its plan to reopen theatres. It begins on June 19, with six theatres, including Marcus Ridge, Renaissance, BistroPlex℠ and Valley Grand Cinemas in Wisconsin; Majestic Cinema of Omaha in Nebraska; and the Roswell Movie Tavern in Georgia. These initial locations feature enhanced protocols in […]
Bringing a “Taste” of Live Events to the (Stay At) Home Team
By Guest Columnist: Paul Pettas, PR & Communications Director, Centerplate / Sodexo Sports & Leisure 350,000+ for a star-studded international tennis tournament. 150,000+ for a business convention. 40,000+ attending a baseball game or concert. We make a business out of live events – hosting thousands packed together at sporting events, theaters, conventions and meetings all […]
