The Concession Stand Network (www.ConcessionStand.net) is being created as an educational and introduction system designed to support new start-ups, emerging brands, and innovative technologies in the concessions industry. This platform serves as a hub for better ideas, advancements in food and beverage service, and operational efficiencies tailored to stadiums, arenas, amusement parks, movie theaters, and other high-traffic concession environments. By providing insights into new product development, cutting-edge dispensing systems, sustainable packaging, and improved customer experiences, the Concession Stand Network connects industry professionals with the latest innovations, helping brands gain exposure and operators stay ahead of evolving consumer demands.
Las Vegas, widely known as the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” plays a pivotal role in entertainment, hospitality, and business. Its global influence is evident in its renowned culinary scene, featuring everything from celebrity chef restaurants to diverse international cuisines, solidifying its status as a premier food and beverage destination. The city is also synonymous with the casino and gaming industry, home to some of the world’s most iconic resorts and casinos, drawing millions of tourists each year.
Beyond entertainment, Las Vegas has cemented itself as a major sports hub. The city made headlines with the success of the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL), the relocation of the Raiders (NFL) to Allegiant Stadium, and the anticipated arrival of the Oakland A’s (MLB). Alongside these milestones, Las Vegas boasts world-class golf courses, state-of-the-art stadiums, and cutting-edge arenas, hosting professional sports, concerts, and large-scale events year-round.
Las Vegas is also a center for higher education with several prominent colleges and universities contributing to its dynamic workforce. Additionally, the city plays a key role in shaping the concessions industry, hosting essential trade shows like CinemaCon, NAC, NACS, and the Tailgating Show—bringing together industry professionals, brands, and innovators to define trends in food, beverage, and entertainment concessions on both national and international scales.
The role of concessions in entertainment settings—whether at movie theaters, stadiums, theme parks, or arenas—is critical to enhancing the overall guest experience. These food and beverage offerings, including popcorn, candy, hot dogs, nachos, and soft drinks, not only provide convenience and enjoyment for patrons, but also represent a major revenue stream for venues. Concession sales often offset operational costs, drive profitability, and support the overall entertainment experience, making them an indispensable part of Las Vegas’ thriving entertainment landscape.
Food Service Providers: We educate brands about companies such as Compass (Foodbuy), Sodexo, Aramark, Delaware North and many others provide a very important service in being the operators of a cafeteria, retail area and possibly vending.
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Since the late 1980s, we have been deeply involved in the evolution of concession formats, working with movie theaters, restaurants, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), foodservice providers, and other high-traffic venues to develop innovative, profitable concession programs. Our expertise spans menu development, product sourcing, operational efficiencies, and customer experience enhancement, ensuring that concession stands maximize both sales and guest satisfaction. We have played a key role in introducing new snack innovations, healthier alternatives, and premium beverage programs in theaters,
sports venues, and entertainment complexes. Additionally, our long-standing relationships with foodservice distributors, equipment manufacturers, and emerging brands have allowed us to stay ahead of industry trends, helping operators integrate technology-driven solutions like self-serve kiosks, mobile ordering, and frictionless checkout systems. Our decades of experience in concession strategy, merchandising, and retail innovation have made us a trusted partner in shaping the modern concession experience across multiple industries.
The Concession Stand Network (www.ConcessionStand.net) and partners will soon be creating CommunityTheatres.org to help create fundraising and concession stand programs for non-profit community theatres nationwide.
There are close to 1900 Community Theatres in America Today Who Want to Be Relevant to New Audiences (Millennials and Generation Z). Donor Activity is Higher and Attendance is Slowly Growing From Lower Numbers in Previous Years. All Together American Community Theatres Are Generating About $2.2 Billion in Revenue.
Community Theatres may produce musicals, dramas, one person shows, improvisational shows, even vaudeville or circus-style shows. If it's a local theater, it may be a community theater, and it may put on just about any type of show. Shakespeare's dramas are a favorite, as his plays are both timeless and royalty-free, but they are by no means the majority of community theater productions. They're just quite common.
Some Community Theatres go further out of their way to support the community than others. Some have pay-what-you-can options for the community's poor to allow all people to enjoy the arts, and some shows are written, directed, crewed and acted by members of a local community. Others may use their funds to purchase the rights to more well-known plays, use professional actors, and charge flat fees for entry.
Our Mission: Our Goal is to Create Fundraising Programs for Community Theatres Nationwide as Well to Introduce Community Theatre as an Ideal Entertainment Source For Millennials and Generation Z Populations Nationwide.
Social Media: The Media Trade Team can either develop or take over your social media programming (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and others) as well develop the best website designs available today.
Community Fundraising: We help showcase best practices that other successful community theatres use in the community and corporate fundraising efforts. Our research shows that a diversified fundraising plan gives that community theatre a much broader outreach and better results.
Revenue Streams: We will show our clients the best revenue sources possible (on top of ticket sales) for their seasons. The primary source of income relates to concession and merchandising programs.
Other Theatre Usage: Community Theatres also lease out their locations for non-play uses such as for company meetings and presentations, church gatherings, start-up events and more.
The Contract Manufacturing Alliance (Contract Manufacturers, Pilot Plants, Private Labelers, Commercial Kitchens, Food Innovation Centers and More) Was Created to Be the Key Resource For Anything to Do With Manufacturing Consumer Products (For Start-up and Emerging Brands).
Established in 1992, the Contract Packaging Association (CPA) is the national, non-profit trade organization dedicated to promoting the growth and welfare of firms in the Contract Packaging / Manufacturing industry and related businesses. We offer exposure and programs designed to foster growth within our member firms.
The Co-Packing Network is a comprehensive national Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) advisory group deeply rooted in the diverse US and Canadian consumer product manufacturing industries. Celebrating our 100-year anniversary, our expansive history spans supermarkets, wholesaling, manufacturing, owning brands, and beyond.
The CPA's Request for Quote (RFQ) tool allows an automated submission to CPA Members to securely submit their project details and needs. Your Request for Quote will be dispatched to CPA Members whose capabilities match your project needs, and if they can assist you, will contact you directly about their services and capabilities.
The team manages the request all-the-way through to end up with successful results. We also can become a project manager to manage the whole process (search, secure and work with one or more contract manufacturers).
The Contract Manufacturing Alliance’s founders have created an incubation program specific to the clients of commercial kitchens nationwide (also kitchen incubators, food innovation centers and others).
Our family has been involved within the consumer product industry (US based manufacturing, retailing, distribution) since the early 1920’s. From the first generation to the latest, our best practices have been handed down over time leading to a long legacy of successes in the business (manufacturing, retailing, distribution and more).
