Snack Corner

It’s Been a Great Run: Looking back at the 'FJI'-NAC Connection

The National Association of Concessionaires was fortunate enough to form a partnership with Film Journal International some 20 years ago. The periodical, renowned for its coverage of the exhibition industry, decided to include the concessions channel of the business. Since that time, there have...

Pizza Pizzazz: We’ve come a long way, bambinos

Twenty-five years ago, pizza began to make a splash in concessions operations at cinemas.

Tasty Alternatives: NAC show unveils snack innovations

The National Association of Concessionaires’ annual Convention and Expo in New Orleans in August once again presented multiple educational forums, social events and a forward-looking tradeshow.

Suck It Up! Plastic straws may soon be a thing of the past

The National Association of Concessionaires is kicking off its 2018 Convention and Expo with the theme of disruption in the concession environment.

A Touch of Glass: New vessels change the image of cinemas

With the emergence of adult beverages in the cinema channel, there has been considerable disruption in the way concessions have been presented. It was once the norm that a theatre carried the basic paper products such as cups and popcorn tubs, since these vessels are disposable, inexpensive and...

The Data and Analysis of Concessions: Studying the numbers really matters

DNA is the biological frame that determines the characteristics of a living organism. Often when describing the framework of a cinema, we refer to the DNA that establishes the structure and procedures of the business. In cinemas, the structure is such that the film itself is the primary reason...

SurveyMe, Please! Customer research tool is the ultimate empowerment device

SurveyMe was founded in 2012 out of a near-failed venture. Lee and Nichola Evans were owners of a vibrant teddy bear enterprise and their venture faltered when they forgot who the customer was and what they wanted. This led them to implement a format where an entrepreneur would never embark on a...