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Going Beyond Concession Basics
• Mayo 31, 2017
Categorías: Food Trucks
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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Meet Restaurant Equippers
• Mayo 31, 2017
Categorías: Hoods
Whether you’re looking to complete your commercial kitchen with name brand equipment from some of the most trusted names in the industry (such as Blodgett, Duke and Vulcan), seeking advice from restaurant industry specialists or simply hoping t...

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How to Optimize Makeup Air
• Mayo 31, 2017
Categorías: Fans
For a Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (CKV) system to work well there has to be an effective air balance. Otherwise, the all-important exhaust hood may not work correctly, resulting in problems that could have been avoided with proper planning. Unlik...

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Is Tipping Out of Control?
• Mayo 31, 2017
Categorías: Hoods
Drama isn’t just for celebrity chefs and high-pressure kitchens. Front-of-restaurant controversies can also come into play in the restaurant business. A recent article published by Business Insider asks the question, “Is Tipping Out of C...

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Keeping Your Hood Exhaust System Clean
• Mayo 31, 2017
Categorías: Hoods
Once you’ve finally chosen the right Commercial Exhaust Hood to keep the air moving in your restaurant kitchen, a whole host of questions arise concerning the maintenance of what will prove to be an absolutely critical machine for your business...

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