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The 2018 Concession & Hospitality Expo
Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace.
NAC – Join Now!
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is a trade association representing the recreational and leisure-time food and beverage concessions industry. NAC has members across the globe who are comprised of owners and operators of all types of concessions facilities, including stadiums, arenas, movie theatres, convention centers, racetracks, amusement parks, and many others, as well as […]
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 […]
IAAPA Names Whiting as Second Vice Chairman
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has named Ken Whiting, president, Whiting’s Foods at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as its Second Vice Chairman on the 2019 IAAPA Board of Directors. Whiting is a current member of NAC and a frequent contributor and speaker at the annual NAC Expo. He was on the […]
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 […]
NAC to Celebrate 75th Anniversary by Helping the Greater Chicago Food Depository End Hunger
To help celebrate its 75th Anniversary year, The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is bringing increased attention to ending hunger through the work of the Greater Chicago Food Depository in 2019. There will be various opportunities for the members of NAC to support this worthy cause in commemoration of our home city of Chicago during […]
Marcus Theatres to Acquire Movie Tavern Circuit from VSS-Southern Theatres, LLC
Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Movie Tavern from VSS-Southern Theatres, LLC (“Southern Theatres”), a portfolio company of Veronis Suhler Stevenson (“VSS”), a private equity firm. Based upon yesterday’s closing share price of The Marcus Corporation’s common stock, the […]
Regal Unveils New Logo as Part of Rebrand
Regal, a leading motion picture exhibitor operating one of the largest theatre circuits in the United States, and since March of this year part of Cineworld Group, the 2nd biggest exhibitor in the world, today announces the launch of its new logo. The rebranding is part of a larger strategy to commit $1.0 billion over […]
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 […]
Roeper & Rodriguez to Keynote NAC Expo
Movie critic Richard Roeper and Marcus Theatre CEO Rolando Rodriguez will address the 2019 NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 9:00 AM at The Fairmont Chicago. Roeper; Chicago Sun-Times movie critic and author of 7 books on culture, theatre and even his love of baseball; will discuss his lengthy career […]
AMC BLOCK 37 Dine-In Theatre on 2019 NAC Expo Venue Tour
Immediately following a visit to the nearly century old Chicago Theatre on Friday, August 2, the NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo attendees will walk two blocks to tour the sleek and modern AMC Block 37 Dine In Theatres on State Street in downtown Chicago. Experience all the latest cinema technology and spectacular food and beverage […]
Chicago Theatre on 2019 NAC Expo Venue Tour
The historic and iconic Chicago Theatre will be the initial stop on the NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO Venue Tour scheduled for Friday, August 2 when the NAC EXPO celebrates the organization’s 75th anniversary in Chicago. The tour is limited to the first 50 attendees. Friday, August 2, 2019 NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO 8:00 […]
