Halloween Tips for Various Venues Trick or treat? Many businesses are realizing that Halloween can mean a significant opportunity to market your goods in a different way. In 2018, Halloween spending was estimated at $9 billion, according to the National Retail Federations’ annual survey. It’s not just pumpkin patches and haunted houses who can benefit. But you may wonder how the Halloween spirit applies to you? Here are just a few examples from different business types: Ice Cream Shops Ice cream shops are typically into their slower season by the time Halloween hits. Give business a boost by promoting Halloween specials. Transform your waffle cones into witches’ hats. Add monster eyes and candy corn as toppings. Consider selling special limited...
VS. What is Butterfly Popcorn? Type of popcorn traditionally used for movie theatre popcorn and other buttery corn or kettle corn. When popped, it bursts into a delicate shape with many protruding “wings.” This popcorn cannot withstand the force needed to coat popcorn with heavier candy flavors, and so is not typically used for caramel or cheese corn. Choose from our Theatre Grade Popcorn Equipment & Supplies for THEATRE POPCORN at your home, business, movie theatre, gas station, supermarket, sports arena, carnival, specialty food store/chain, theme park, restaurant, zoo, museum, art gallery, catering, golf club, country club, fair, camp, educational facility, gift shop, roller rink, ice cream shop, bowling alley, mini putt, netflix and chill night, party rental, event, or national exhibition....
Sometimes the little things in life are what we find to be the most frustrating. Take the act of making popcorn. Whether using a stovetop, microwave or store-bought popcorn machine, at the end of a popcorn popping endeavor, there always seems to be at least a handful of unpopped kernels left at the bottom of the cooking vessel. Unpopped kernels can be an unwelcome and somewhat painful surprise if they should find their way to your teeth. It’s also a shame when leftover kernels end up in the garbage instead of your mouth in popped form. For snack vendors and concession business owners, discarded unpopped kernels translate into dollars and cents. But steps can be taken to greatly improve the...
6 Questions for Evaluating Poppers If you’re thinking about buying a popcorn machine, the amount of options can seem overwhelming. Don’t worry! With six simple questions, we can help point you in the right direction. 1. Where will the popper be used? Think about your venue. Is it a small or large venue? For example, is your venue a stadium or restaurant? Will there be a large or small crowd? These factors will determine what type of popper you get. 2. Who will be operating the popper? This is important to ask because it will determine what features your popcorn machine will have. If a volunteer is operating the popper, the machine needs to be easy to understand...
Give your customers two reasons to smile: with great taste and cute overload! These holiday-themed waffles are sure to be a crowd-pleaser this season. Chocolate Reindeer Waffles Ingredients 1 bag #5018 Old Fashioned Waffle Mix 10 cups water 1/2 cup baking cocoa pretzels candy eyes red-colored popcorn Directions Pour Waffle Mix into a bowl and add 5 cups water. Mix using a wire whisk until smooth. Add the remaining 5 cups water and whisk until combined. Add 1/2 cup baking cocoa and mix. Let batter rest for 10 minutes. Pour waffle batter into a seasoned waffle iron. Bake for approx. 3 1/2 minutes at 400°F. Insert broken pretzels for antlers; place candy eyes and red popcorn for Rudolph nose; serve. Green...
