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The Family that Built a Ballpark Nachos Monopoly
Anytime you order nachos at a sporting event, there’s a good chance they came from a molten-cheese empire in San Antonio, Texas. Ballpark nachos are a concession stand staple. At Rangers games alone, 600k orders were sold last year, or 1 for every 3.5 fans. For all of Major League Baseball, that statistic would translate […]
Gold Medal Launches Cotton Candy LED Light Kit
Making cotton candy just became even more entertaining thanks to Gold Medal’s newest cotton candy machine accessory, The Show LED Light Kit (#2887). Now, cotton candy machines can attract attention with a bright, colorful display. The Show offers an eye-catching, multi-colored light show experience that can be enjoyed either indoors or outdoors in low lighting. […]
ShowEast and NAC Honor Exhibition Industry with Special ICON Award
ShowEast and the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) are pleased to announce the 2022 ShowEast ICON Award will be presented to the entire Motion Picture Exhibition Industry, represented by three unique companies and people. Marcus Theatres represented by Rob Novak, Santikos Theatres represented by Rob Lehman and Cranford Theatres represented by Doreen Sayegh are each […]
National Cinema Day on September 3
Every movie, across all formats, at any showtime will be available for $3 at participating theaters on September 3, during the first-ever National Cinema Day in the United States. The one-day event will bring discounted admissions to over 3,000 participating movie theaters, representing more than 30,000 screens across the nation. Details, special offers, and showtimes […]
NAC Names Dave Guepfer as 2022 Mickey Warner Recipient
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that Dave Guepfer, the former Food and Beverage Manager of the La Crosse Center in Wisconsin, has been named the 2022 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 […]
Mickey Warner Award 2022 Nominations Open
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is now seeking nominations for the 2022 Mickey Warner Award. Submissions are due by June 17, 2022. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-movie concession industry. The award honors the late Mickey Warner, the […]
The 2022 NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2023! – Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace The 2023 NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO is scheduled for Memphis, Tennessee and the historic Peabody Hotel. The dates for the event are Tuesday, July 18 through Friday, July 21, 2023. Check in frequently for […]
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 […]
Rob Novak Named 2022 Bert Nathan Award Honoree
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Rob Novak, Vice President of Concessions and Food and Beverage, Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern by Marcus, has been selected as the 2022 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree. Presented by NAC each year to recognize leadership and significant accomplishment in the Theatre Concessions Industry, the award […]
NAC Bert Nathan Award Nominations Open for 2022
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT, TUESDAY, APRIL 12! The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is calling upon the NAC membership to submit candidates for the 2022 NAC Bert Nathan Memorial Award by Tuesday, April 12 2022. The presentation will take place on July 27, 2022 at the Awards Luncheon during the 2022 Concession & Hospitality Expo […]
