News Releases
Chicago’s Navy Pier Home for NAC 75th Anniversary Celebration
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) was founded in Chicago in 1944 and 75 years later NAC returns to celebrate its Diamond Anniversary where it all began on Wednesday, July 31st at the Crystal Gardens of Navy Pier. The iconic Navy Pier will be the site of the 75th Anniversary Celebration during the NAC Concession […]
75th Anniversary Concession Profession Advertising Available Now
Concession Profession Advertising – Reach the Buyers in the Concession Industry! The next issue of Concession Profession will come out in April 2019. Deadline to participate is March 1, 2019. Concession Profession, the annual member magazine of the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC), is a proven resource of news, photos and features for the leaders […]
Mickey Warner Award 2019 Nominations Open
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is now seeking nominations for the 2019 Mickey Warner Award. Submissions are due by February 4, 2019. 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 […]
Denise de Zutter Named 2019 Bert Nathan Award Honoree
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Denise de Zutter, Vice President, Procurement & Logistics for AMC Theatres, has been selected as the 2019 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree. The Bert Nathan Memorial Award is given by NAC each year to recognize leadership and significant accomplishment in the Theatre Concessions Industry. The award […]
NAC Launches 30 in 30 Membership Drive
Help us celebrate the NAC 75thAnniversary by Sponsoring a new member(s) in the next 30 days. We are on a Membership Drive to increase our ranks by 30 new members in the next 30 days starting on January 15, 2019. You can help by encouraging industry colleagues and contacts to join you as a proud […]
NAC Issues Food Quality Statement
“In response to a recent story by ESPN on food quality in stadiums and arenas, the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) issued the following statement: “The businesses of our member organizations rest upon the public’s trust in our commitment to their safety and satisfaction. There is nothing more important to our industry than the health […]
Two Months Remain for 2018 Krystal La Reese-Gaule Membership Award
The Krystal La Reese-Gaule Award has been presented annually since 2013 to the NAC Member who sponsors the most new full members in the fiscal year. The competition is currently wide open with only two months to go and NAC is encouraging ALL members to participate in order to stimulate new member growth and continue […]
NAC Bert Nathan Award Nominations Open for 2019
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is calling upon the NAC membership to submit candidates for the 2019 NAC Bert Nathan Memorial Award by Friday, December 14, 2018. The presentation will take place during CinemaCon at Caesars Palace. The NAC Bert Nathan Memorial Award is given by NAC each year to an individual to recognize […]
Wrigley Field Tour & Lunch to be Featured at NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo
A trip to Chicago during our 75th Anniversary wouldn’t be complete without a tour of Wrigley Field – the home of the Chicago Cubs. The tour will take place on Wednesday, July 31 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM during the 2019 NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo. Lunch will also be served at this once […]
Delaware North’s Jerry Jacobs, Jr. to Address NAC Expo
Jerry Jacobs, Jr., Co-Chief Executive Officer of Delaware North will address the attendees of the 2019 NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo on Wednesday, July 31 at 1:30 PM during a general session at the Fairmont Chicago. The Expo is scheduled for July 30 through August 2, 2019. Jacobs, a graduate of Georgetown and The Wharton […]
