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Point-of-Sale Materials That Work: How to Drive Sales and Customer Engagement
When you walk into a store or a café, what catches your eye? Is it the vibrant display of products or the neatly arranged counter brimming with promotional materials? Point-of-sale (POS) materials are often the unsung heroes of retail and food service environments, subtly guiding customers’ purchasing decisions while enhancing their overall experience. For more […]
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The Wackiest and Wildest Foods Found at Carnivals and Fairs
Carnivals Are For Adventurous Food Lovers! Carnivals and state fairs are renowned for their thrilling rides, entertaining games, and, of course, their often outrageous and inventive food offerings. From deep-fried delicacies to bizarre flavor combinations, these events are a playground for adventurous eaters. If you can fry it or put it on a stick, you […]
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We All Scream For…Cotton Candy’s High Profits!
Cotton candy, spun sugar, fairy floss — such whimsical names for the high-profit-yielding, smile-inducing star of the concession stand. There is nothing as delightfully otherworldly as that fluffy, sticky, sunset-colored cloud-on-a-stick stuff. It’s joy incarnate. The enticing toasted sugar aroma always draws a crowd. Ready to make mouths water and boost your profits? Let’s dive […]
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A Coffee Guide For Concession Stands
Coffee gets so many of us through the day. Even Google paid homage to the beloved beverage on March 11 of this year with a special doodle of the flat white. The animation highlighted the meticulous process of creating a flat white, featuring steamed milk poured over espresso, crowned with intricate milk foam art. The […]
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Revolutionizing Concession Stands: The Power of QR Codes
In an era where convenience is king, concession operators are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations and enhance the customer experience. Enter the humble QR code, a simple yet powerful tool that can transform how concession stands operate. Imagine a world where menus are accessible with a quick scan, orders are placed without […]
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Beat the Heat: The Ultimate Guide to Warm Weather Concession Treats
Summer is here, and it’s bringing the heat! But fear not, because we have the ultimate lineup of cool treats guaranteed to turn any sweltering day on the field, at the festival, or the farmer’s market into a chill paradise. From the whimsical delight of Mini Melts to the icy bliss of a Sno Cone, […]
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Allen Associates’ Guide to Efficient Concession Operations
Keep the Concession Line Moving No one loves waiting in line. Sure, most will tolerate a long line under the right circumstances (hot dogs at the big game, kettle corn at the festival). But in the bustling world of concession stands, the speed of service is just as crucial as the quality of the food […]
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The Irresistible Allure of Salty and Sweet
Is Kettle Corn the Ultimate Concession Snack? Like Yin and Yang and Alpha and Omega, Salty and Sweet exist as a duality where one part can best be defined in relation to the other. Salty by itself is sharp, pointed. Sweet by itself is cloying. But together? One enhances the other. They are opposite but […]
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Flavored Coffee 101
Are you a coffee purist? Or do you, like us, love a caffeinated pick-me-up that tastes like dessert without the guilt? Flavored coffee is a delightful twist on the classic coffee experience, offering drinkers a vast array of flavors beyond the traditional light-to-bold coffee flavor profile. But how do the flavors get into the coffee? […]
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