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Gold Medal Adopts New Tagline- The Fun Food Authority
When you think of fun foods like popcorn, cotton candy, and Sno-Kones®, there is one company that leads the way, Gold Medal Products Co. Showcasing the company’s long-standing expertise, innovation, and leadership is a bold newly introduced tagline, The Fun Food Authority. This phrase stands out as a statement that defines the purpose of Gold […]
Celebrate National Popcorn Day – January 19!
The Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B) / National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) along with The Cinema Foundation remind you that January 19th is National Popcorn Day. Popcorn is an important and enduring staple of our business. In fact, NAC was founded as the National Association of Popcorn Manufacturers in 1944. National Popcorn Day on […]
Snapco Names Cook-Sorano as Director of Key Accounts
NAC Member Snapco is proud to announce the expansion of their business development team by welcoming Kim Cook-Sorano as Director of Key Accounts. In this newly created role, Kim will be responsible for managing client relationships and communications. She will also work internally with the sales, marketing, operations, and IT Teams to drive and support […]
NAC to Rebrand as Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EF&B)
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced plans to rebrand as the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association (EFBA) and has updated its Mission Statement. The name change aims to better reflect the diverse needs of current operators and suppliers in the entertainment venue and recreational food and beverage sectors along with appealing to an […]
Save the Date: EF&B/NAC Expo 2025 Slated for September 16-18 in San Antonio
The 2025 EF&B/NAC Concession and Hospitality Expo, will be held on September 16-18 at The Westin San Antonio North. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the top food and beverage leaders in the entertainment food and beverage industry. The event will include General Education Sessions, Trade Show, Awards Luncheon, […]
NAC / EF&B Webinar: Marketing and Promotion Strategies for Concessions
Join us on December 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM Central for Marketing and Promotion Strategies for Concessions. This webinar will focus on how to effectively use menu boards, imagery, and strategic promotions to boost sales and enhance customer engagement. Industry experts will be on hand to discuss content, design, strategy and best practices.
Malco Theatres’ Larry Etter To Receive NAC ICON Award At ShowEast 2024
Larry Etter, Senior Vice President Malco Theatres, Inc., will receive this year’s NAC ICON Award at ShowEast. He will be presented with this special honor as part of the Final Night Awards Ceremony sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 24 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. “We are very excited to be able […]
NAC Webinar Forecasting for Success on September 12
Here is a playback of this session: Join us on September 12 at 3:00 PM Central for Forecasting for Success: Navigating 2025 with Strategic Insights and Partnerships. This webinar will focus on helping professionals in the entertainment food & beverage industry, particularly those operating and supplying theater circuits, to accurately forecast their needs and strategies […]
NATO Releases Exhibition Outlook Report
As discussed during a recent State of the Industry webinar, NATO has shared its first Exhibition Outlook report. This concise and easy-to-digest report has been created to give you positive information to share with your financial stakeholders or anyone you feel would benefit from hearing good news about the exhibition industry. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD […]
NAC Seminar @ Royal Corporation on September 18
Join us as Royal Corporation and NAC present Your Ticket to Success (You only have to be HUMAN) featuring special guest speaker Larry Etter, CCM, Senior Vice President of Malco Theatres. Larry will take us on the path to success, using the HUMAN guideposts of Humility, Understanding, Motivation, Accessibility and (k)Nowledge. About the Speaker: Larry […]
