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Shark Tank Star Daymond John Supports NAC Member Groovy Smoovies
Groovy Smoovies welcomes long-time friend and Shark Tank star Daymond John on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022, from 7 pm to 9 pm. John, who often lends his voice to support small and minority businesses, will be on hand for a meet and greet photograph and autograph sessions. John, best known for his 13-year stint on […]
Cinemark Finds Each States Favorite Candy
Even though Halloween has come and gone, candy remains a household staple. Creamy chocolate to sour chews are good any day, but they tasted especially delicious on National Candy Day on November 4. The sweet news of a day dedicated to candy couldn’t come at a better time. Cinemark announced which candy is favored in […]
NAC Appoints Boutin to Board of Directors
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that Chris Boutin, Executive Director, F&B and Retail Categories, Revenue Management, Cineplex Entertainment LP, has been appointed to NAC Board of Directors. The appointment fills an existing vacancy on the NAC Board and is effective immediately. Boutin’s passion for the movie business extends back to his first job […]
Guepfer to Lead Oktoberfest Parade
Dave Guepfer, who served on the festival’s board of directors for 16 years and recently retired as food and beverage manager for the La Crosse Center, has been named the 2022 Maple Leaf Parade Marshal. The Maple Leaf Parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Guepfer’s years of service on the board of directors […]
The Family that Built a Ballpark Nachos Monopoly
Anytime you order nachos at a sporting event, there’s a good chance they came from a molten-cheese empire in San Antonio, Texas. Ballpark nachos are a concession stand staple. At Rangers games alone, 600k orders were sold last year, or 1 for every 3.5 fans. For all of Major League Baseball, that statistic would translate […]
Gold Medal Launches Cotton Candy LED Light Kit
Making cotton candy just became even more entertaining thanks to Gold Medal’s newest cotton candy machine accessory, The Show LED Light Kit (#2887). Now, cotton candy machines can attract attention with a bright, colorful display. The Show offers an eye-catching, multi-colored light show experience that can be enjoyed either indoors or outdoors in low lighting. […]
ShowEast and NAC Honor Exhibition Industry with Special ICON Award
ShowEast and the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) are pleased to announce the 2022 ShowEast ICON Award will be presented to the entire Motion Picture Exhibition Industry, represented by three unique companies and people. Marcus Theatres represented by Rob Novak, Santikos Theatres represented by Rob Lehman and Cranford Theatres represented by Doreen Sayegh are each […]
National Cinema Day on September 3
Every movie, across all formats, at any showtime will be available for $3 at participating theaters on September 3, during the first-ever National Cinema Day in the United States. The one-day event will bring discounted admissions to over 3,000 participating movie theaters, representing more than 30,000 screens across the nation. Details, special offers, and showtimes […]
NAC Names Dave Guepfer as 2022 Mickey Warner Recipient
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that Dave Guepfer, the former Food and Beverage Manager of the La Crosse Center in Wisconsin, has been named the 2022 Mickey Warner Award Recipient. The Mickey Warner Award is bestowed upon an individual each year by NAC to recognize leadership and significant accomplishments in the non-theatre concession […]
Mickey Warner Award 2022 Nominations Open
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is now seeking nominations for the 2022 Mickey Warner Award. Submissions are due by June 17, 2022. 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 […]
