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For many of us, winter is in full force and the balmy days of summer seem far away. This makes it the perfect opportunity to serve up a variety of best-selling concession stand foods that will warm a crowd, and Poppa Corn has you covered. 8 Types of Hot Concession Foods to Sell Anything Fried Let’s face it – customers love fried foods year-round, especially as a treat at special events. Serving popular funnel cakes (add toppings such as fruit for an upsell) will draw in customers. Consider adding Saratoga Swirls to your menu as well. These potato-based snacks cook in just moments. (Tip: Use Savory Shakes to create different flavors, like sour cream & chives.) Both funnel cakes and Saratoga Swirls...

Before-Show and Intermission Concessions Ideas to Boost Sales Audiences for live performances come from diverse demographics, so marketing to them can be a challenge. But as far as lobby concessions go, there are some things you can try to encourage more sales before the show and during intermission. Use these ideas to decide on a plan for your venue. - Try offering more substantial items for those who may have missed a meal. If people are rushing from work to get to the show, they may not have time to eat dinner beforehand and will appreciate filling options at your concession stand. Pizza slices and hot dogs are easy additions that will satisfy appetites. All you need is a warmer...

  Holiday Food Gifts Benefit Businesses The holiday season is fast approaching and that means shoppers are hitting the stores to find the perfect gift. Whether stores realize it or not, almost half of adults purchase food gifts during the winter holidays. (Packaged Facts) What does this mean for stores? The food gift spending category shouldn’t be ignored but rather embraced. By selling food gifts, stores can take advantage of this opportunity to boost holiday sales. Gourmet popcorn is the perfect food gift to add to your store for the upcoming holiday season.  Follow this guide to learn more about how and where gourmet popcorn can be most beneficial to your business.     Locations that Can Benefit by Selling...

  Between holidays, birthdays, and other celebrations, your customers are likely often looking for a great gift. Save them a stop when you offer the versatile, flavorful option of a popcorn gift basket. Gourmet popcorn is a best seller because it can easily fit with nearly any special occasion. That means there’s a wide variety of opportunities in which you can market popcorn buckets and baskets. Gourmet popcorn gift baskets can work well for many businesses, including but not limited to: popcorn shops, candy stores, grocery stores, gift shops, and even florists. The possibilities are endless and so is the profit potential. To make popcorn baskets for your store, start with the basics that you need to make popcorn, then...

Expand Your Season with Year-Round Treats When the ice cream business slows in cold weather, you have three options: close up shop and wait for spring, carry on the same as ever and be grateful to the loyal few who brave the snow, or try something totally new. Your customers still want a sweet treat in the winter, as well as a reason to leave the house. Why not be the one to satisfy their cravings? Depending on demand, you should still offer either your full menu of ice cream flavors or a just a select few for your diehard fans. It’s worth adding some seasonal variations too, such as pumpkin spice for fall, candy cane for the holiday season,...