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Concession Stand Fundraising Ideas to Get Customers Excited If you operate a concession stand fundraiser for a school, church, or other organization, you’ll want to make sure you’re optimizing it to make the most profits you can. Simply selling the same menu items in the same way at each event won’t keep customers coming back as much as you’d like. Give them lots of reasons to visit your stand and make purchases to help your cause – here are several new concession stand ideas you can try! Introduce a twist on an old favorite. Everyone loves fair food, but people can get tired of ordering the same things. With some simple changes, you can create new menu items that customers...

What makes concession stands possible at schools, churches, youth sports and nonprofits? It’s the volunteers! Volunteer concession stand managers work hard to accomplish a lot within a limited time frame and on a tight budget. Wondering how to get started? To help organize the responsibilities and prioritize their time, we’ve developed this Concession Stand Countdown Calendar. Each phase breaks down the schedule and duties into a manageable step-by-step process. 3–6 Months Prior Begin by investigating your equipment needs. Evaluate if there is equipment that needs service or if a new machine is necessary. Plan your menu and pricing. Think of a new item(s) you can potentially add. Consult with your concession specialist. Your supplier can advise you according to your...

Why Selling Fall Foods Will Enhance Your Seasonal Business Fall is right around the corner, and if you run a pumpkin farm, corn maze, haunted house, or other autumn attraction, planning for the upcoming season should be in full swing. Besides nailing down design and pricing for your attraction, if you’re looking for ways to increase revenue this year, you should consider adding fall foods to your business. Here’s why. Add Fall Foods to Intensify the Visitor Experience People visit your farm or haunted house for the experience: the thrill of the scare, the puzzle of the corn maze, the excitement of picking just the right pumpkin for their family. Add to the experience with tastes and aromas that will...

4 Steps to Transform Your Sweet Shop into a Fall Marketplace The fall season is the perfect time to showcase what makes your grocery store different from the competition. With a little effort, you can create your own fall market within your store that will invite customers to linger, sample, and purchase. Get started with these ideas. 1. Invest in the visual. Depending on your budget, this could be minimal or elaborate. Choose an open area in your store – your sweet shop is the perfect place if you have one, but if you don’t, the space around the deli or bakery can work well, as can a location near the wine aisle or by the checkouts. Consider renting faux...

Free Samples: One of the Best Grocery Store Marketing Strategies Grocers and other retailers have been marketing to customers through free samples for generations. But how do you know if it’s the right move for your store? Will sampling generate revenue or is it just another expense without results? We examine this retail marketing strategy in detail to determine what the benefits are on both the retailer and customer sides, as well as research into what makes this practice effective. Why Customers Like Free Samples Aside from the obvious draw of free food, samples give grocery shoppers the perk of learning about and experiencing a product before a purchase. This is especially appreciated for families with limited budgets, who may...