Member News
Gold Medal Launches the Ready Series of Cashless Popcorn Vending Machines
The next evolution in popcorn dispensing technology is here with the launch of the Ready Series cashless models from Gold Medal. A complete fresh popcorn vending system, it includes a cashless payment system and a push-button dispenser. This means it’s simple to pay and serve with these convenient self-serve popcorn machines. The cashless models in […]
Performance Food Group’s Vistar Division Celebrates 50 years in Specialty Food Distribution
NAC member Vistar, a division of Performance Food Group Company and a leading distributor of candy, snacks and beverages, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the specialty food distribution business in 2023. Created as a vending and office coffee distributor in 1973, Vistar is a national leader in the specialty food distribution marketplace and its […]
Showcase Cinema de Lux Featured
At the brand-new Showcase Cinema de Lux at Hanover Crossing in Hanover, MA, all the best from the past, present and even the future of cinema is on full display. Click here for full story. Story starts on page 7. Source: National Amusements http://southshoremagazine.uberflip.com/i/1489016-ssm-winter-2022-2023/7?
Mark Osborn Joins the Global Entertainment Marketing Product Zinc
Long time NAC member and CCM graduate, Mark Osborn, has been named North American Lead for Zinc. Zinc has 17 years of experience creating innovative and collectable cinema products globally. Osborn’s appointment offers the opportunity to deliver a wider selection of more innovative and collectable solutions direct in the U.S. His considerable expertise will support […]
Shark Tank Star Daymond John Supports NAC Member Groovy Smoovies
Groovy Smoovies welcomes long-time friend and Shark Tank star Daymond John on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022, from 7 pm to 9 pm. John, who often lends his voice to support small and minority businesses, will be on hand for a meet and greet photograph and autograph sessions. John, best known for his 13-year stint on […]
Cinemark Finds Each States Favorite Candy
Even though Halloween has come and gone, candy remains a household staple. Creamy chocolate to sour chews are good any day, but they tasted especially delicious on National Candy Day on November 4. The sweet news of a day dedicated to candy couldn’t come at a better time. Cinemark announced which candy is favored in […]
Guepfer to Lead Oktoberfest Parade
Dave Guepfer, who served on the festival’s board of directors for 16 years and recently retired as food and beverage manager for the La Crosse Center, has been named the 2022 Maple Leaf Parade Marshal. The Maple Leaf Parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Guepfer’s years of service on the board of directors […]
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. […]
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 […]
