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  1. Going Beyond Concession Basics

    Going Beyond Concession Basics Time was when all that anyone expected – or seemingly wanted – from a concession stand was a hot dog or burger, maybe a cardboard boat full of crinkle-cut fries or onion rings and a sugary soft drink to wash it all down.

    Those basic expectations haven’t entirely gone away for some people – as is apparent when surveying the bill of fare at many sports arena concession stands – but today’s most successful operations, says Recreation Management, have more involved menus, an array of specialty condiments and ever-evolving marketing plans.

    Chris Bigelow, a concession consultant with Kansas City, MO-based The Bigelow Companies, says, "It used to be everyone was price conscious and because of that they bought the cheapest hot dogs and coffee they could find, and they served them as cheap as possible. Forget that. Serve the best hot dog and best cup of coffee—and price it accordingly."

    In fact, some of the latest trends in concession fare include gourmet bratwursts and many varieties of coffee – the hipper the better, in some cases. "People now pay $3.50 for a cup of coffee without blinking," says Bigelow.

    However, as people have grown more willing to shell out more money for food on the go, they have also come to expect an increase in quality. Hot dogs, as previously noted, are still a desired item. But do you have the ability to make chili dogs, or Chicago dogs (which aren&rsqu...

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  2. Breezing Through a Food Truck Health Inspection
    You’ve ordered, received and installed every bit of the commercial kitchen ventilation that you needed for your food truck. Business has been brisk. Everything seems to be running smoothly. Until the health department decides to inspect your op...

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  3. America’s Wackiest Concession Stand Foods
    Concession stands and food trucks are known for their creativity and diversity. Freed of many of the conformities of the restaurant industry, freshly cooked food from concessions stands. Many stadiums, theaters, food truck pods, and cities in the Un...

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