Member News
Ben’s Soft Pretzels Raises $30,000 for Military Families
On National Pretzel Day (Tuesday, April 26), pretzel lovers from across the country gathered at Ben’s Soft Pretzels, an Amish-inspired soft pretzel franchise, to redeem a free pretzel in exchange for a $1 donation to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF). With a goal to beat last year’s inaugural Pretzel Day donation of $15,000, the […]
Tristone Cinema Group Acquires Cinemas Palme d’Or
Tristone Cinemas is proud to announce the Re-Opening of the Cinemas Palme d’Or, under the name Tristone Cinemas Palm Desert 10, as a first-run arthouse movie theater on July 1, 2016. Under Tristone, Palm Desert 10 will be playing new release films at affordable prices. In addition, the theater will feature classic films, advanced screenings […]
Carsnack Reports on Ecuador Earthquake
Carlos A. Ribadeneira, CCM, Corporate Director, Carsnack Group sent the following letter to friends from the industry today to report on the Ecuador earthquake and country situation. The letter outlines ways that NAC members can help. “First, I want to thank for all messages, emails and calls we have received since yesterday when Ecuador got […]
Sweet Bottom® Cookies earns WBENC & WOSB Certification(s)
National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) Member, Sweet Bottom® Cookies, announced today the company received Certification(s) as both a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and WOSB (Women Owned Small Business). WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by regional partner (Atlanta, GA) is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. […]
Gold Medal Announces New Additions to Executive Team
Ongoing growth and success have prompted the recent expansion of the Gold Medal executive team. In order to facilitate future development, the company has hired the following: * Curt Fisher as Vice President – Sales, U.S. and Canada * Mark Wallach as Vice President of Manufacturing * Craig Oaks as Vice President of Human Resources […]
Hershey is taking a big step away from candy
For most people, Hershey conjures up images of chocolate bars and peanut-butter cups. Soon, however, the company hopes these visions also include protein “squeezes” and snack bars. Hershey is expanding its snack business in 2016, with special attention to health products aimed at nutrition-savvy consumers. The company is revving up for its regional launch of […]
Win a Movie Theatre
Mike Hurley owns a movie theatre in Houlton, Maine. You may recognize the name from Bigscreenbiz.com, his writing for Screentrade Magazine or articles on Indiewire.com. Hurley is hosting an essay contest to find the new owner for the historic Temple Theatre in Houlton, Maine. Here is how it works: 250 words, $100.00 entry fee, and […]
Christie Acquires Allure Global Solutions, Inc.
Christie®, a leader in creating and sharing the world’s best visual and audio experiences, today announced the acquisition of Allure Global Solutions, Inc. (Allure), an engagement and transaction technologies provider, as well as all of its products and services. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, and will operate as “Allure, a Christie Company.” Allure provides […]
Weaver’s Joe Macaluso champions new flavors
Returning to the supplier side of the business for this month’s Concession Spotlight, we meet with Joe Macaluso, senior VP of sales at Weaver Popcorn. Joe has had a long career in sales in the food and beverage industry and has many long-term relationships to show for it. But let’s start at the beginning. CLICK […]
Delaware North 100th anniversary celebrations
Here’s a look at a few more of the special celebrations recently held by Delaware North locations to mark the company’s 100th anniversary. More celebrations will be profiled each week during the 100-day anniversary celebration through early December. Delaware North’s team at Alice Springs Airport in Australia celebrated the company’s 100th anniversary by organizing a […]
