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In Memory – David R. Scoco
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) regrets to report the passing of former President David R. Scoco. He was 62 years of age. Scoco joined NAC in 1981 as a member of Service America. He would later form his own consultancy called Creative Concession Concepts. He served as NAC President from 1994-97. Sentiments on the […]
Gold Medal’s Reinvention of Corn Treats Brand Leads to Mass Market Appeal
For decades, Gold Medal has established itself as a leader for gourmet popcorn seasonings under its flagship brand Corn Treats. Encompassing concentrates, shake-on seasonings, and blends/glazes, the name represented a wide scope of products. However, the name was somewhat limiting in that Corn Treats went far beyond popcorn. To represent the broad ways these products […]
Coronavirus Relief Options
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a Relief Options reference tool to help you overcome the challenges created by the COVID-19 health crisis. There are multiple funding options for those seeking relief: Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. […]
Ben’s Soft Pretzels Provides Over 30K Pretzels to Essential Workers and Hungry to Do More
Ben’s Soft Pretzels has provided more than 30,000 pretzels, and lots of smiles, to essential workers since the pandemic began through the Pretzel Partner Program. The initiative allows members of the community to sponsor a pretzel delivery to essential workers of their choice by going to benspretzels.com and clicking on “Pretzel Partners”. For a $39.99 […]
ECM Class Now Available Online!
The Executive Concession Manager program, available ONLY to NAC Concession Manager Certification graduates (CCMs), is a hands-on program for management and executive-level concession professionals and is now offered on-line! Registration closes on March 1! The course, offered in association with the University of Memphis Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, builds upon the […]
In Memory – Paul F. Sciortino
It is with great sorrow that the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) reports the passing of the founder of American International Concession Products (AICP) Paul F. Sciortino. Paul was a long-time member and friend of NAC and the Industry. Paul founded AICP in 1982 and became a member of NAC in 1987. He would later […]
C. Cretors Adds UV-C Sanitizing Chamber to Safety Products Line
135 year old inventor of the original popcorn machine and the catalyst to the start of the entire concession industry, C. Cretors and Company, 5th generation family owned USA manufacturer based in Wood Dale, Illinois beats Spanish Flu, 2 World Wars, Great Depression, recessions and now COVID-19 pandemic reveals the secret to longevity by pivoting […]
Celebrate National Popcorn Day with ICA and NAC!
The Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA) and the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) remind you that Tuesday January 19th is National Popcorn Day. The two groups have joined forces to pay homage to this important and enduring staple of our business. It is particularly appropriate in a year that saw many theatre owners and operators innovate […]
Centerplate Prepares Team-Inspired Menu Items for 2021 College Football Playoff Championship
Centerplate, the leading hospitality partner to North America’s premier sports entertainment venues, today announced an array of specialty menu items for Monday’s highly anticipated College Football Playoff National Championship between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Ohio State Buckeyes. This is the first time the game will be played in Miami, and the food and beverage […]
In Memory – James R. “Bo” Wilson Jr.
It is with great sadness that the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) reports the passing of former NAC member and friend James R. “Bo” Wilson Jr. The entire industry extends its thoughts to Bo’s family, former co-workers and friends. He passed away January 2, 2021 at the age of 49. Bo’s family has put together […]
