Usually dominated by candy, soft pretzels, cheese, and highly processed meats, concession stands could be a fertile ground for better-for-you snack and beverage manufacturers to boost sales and exposure to consumers.
Sporting venues, airports, and office kiosks have shown that improving quality directly translates into increased sales and revenue. For instance, Atlanta's Turner field enlisted James Beard award winning chef Linton Hopkins to sell his legendary Holeman and Finch Burger at their stadium, which is served with hand cut fries and homemade condiments at two venues in the stadium.
Another example is Palookaville; a restaurant located in Atlanta's Avondale neighborhood which created a following for their high end carnival food such as corn dogs made with local artisanal sausages, and eventually built a brick & mortar location. What started as a simple concession cart has grown into a full service restaurant!
Simple Tips for High End Concessions:
With the addition of a few pieces of equipment, operators can transform their offerings into premium quality products. By utilizing an induction burner and a high-quality blender an operator can offer homemade syrups or local ingredients for artisanal snow-cones. Purchasing a French Fry cutter and a food processor allows a typical booster club french fry stand to offer fresh, hand-cut fries with homemade condiments and sauces.
Take your concession stand a step further by riding the health craze! By using Conveyor Ovens or specialty Countertop Ovens that have small footprints, concession stands can offer quick, healthier options to the traditional fried goods. Offer local produce that's so fresh, your customers taste the difference. Provide fresh, raw bite-size, or finger size vegetables to your customers with the help of a dependable food processor or fruit and veggie slicer. Turn fresh fruits and veggies into sought after smoothies and juices!
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