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NAC at CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO

NAC at CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO

NAC at CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO April 8-11, 2024 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV NAC Members receive $500 off non-NATO member booth rate! Contact Matt Shapiro to reserve a booth at CinemaCon 2023. matt.shapiro@natodc.com NAC will have a full slate of activities at CinemaCon 2024: Sunday, April 7 NAC Board and Committee Meetings: […]

| January 31, 2024
The 2024 Concession and Hospitality Expo

The 2024 Concession and Hospitality Expo

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2024! – Join the top food and beverage leaders at THE International Concessions and Hospitality Marketplace The 2024 NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO will be held on July 16-19 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand. The Expo Committee, Board-of Directors and Staff are excited to bring together the top food and […]

| January 22, 2024
2024 NAC Charity Golf Outing

2024 NAC Charity Golf Outing

The NAC Charity Golf Outing – CinemaCon- April 8, 2024. Support Variety, the Children’s Charity, The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation, The Variety Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles and NAC Educational Programs at the Sun Mountain Course of the Paiute Golf Resort in Las Vegas on the first day of CinemaCon. Sun […]

| January 22, 2024
Celebrate National Popcorn Day on January 19th!

Celebrate National Popcorn Day on January 19th!

The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) along with The Cinema Foundation remind you that Friday, January 19th is National Popcorn Day. Popcorn is an important and enduring staple of our business. In fact, NAC was founded as the National Association of Popcorn Manufacturers in 1944. To help you celebrate, we have developed a list of […]

| January 12, 2024
Video: Introduction to AI in Business NAC Webinar

Video: Introduction to AI in Business NAC Webinar

On December 13th, 2023, Theresa Boysen helped unravel the complexities of AI. This seminar is a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of AI’s applications in the business landscape.

| December 18, 2023

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Member News

Sultana Intros Freeze-Dried Candy

Sultana Intros Freeze-Dried Candy

NAC Members Sultana Distribution Services Inc. has introduced Primed Warrior Freeze Dried Puffs. According to Adam Gottlieb, Vice President at Sultana, “Primed Warrior Freeze Dried Puffs are the perfect addition to your menu, with high profitability and proven success in movie theaters, retail, and beyond. Thanks to tremendous exposure and popularity on social media world-wide, […]

| January 30, 2024
Freezing Point Adds Industry Vet and Launches New Platform

Freezing Point Adds Industry Vet and Launches New Platform

NAC member Freezing Point LLC (Salt Lake City, UT) has tapped food and beverage industry veteran Don Schneider to lead the fast-growing company’s new frozen beverage program offerings and strategic partnerships in food service and concessions. Over the past fourteen years with previous brands, including Fresh Blends, Tropics Mixology, and Dr. Smoothie, Schneider has launched […]

| January 4, 2024
Classic Cinemas’ Chris Johnson to Receive 2024 NATO Marquee Award at CinemaCon 2024

Classic Cinemas’ Chris Johnson to Receive 2024 NATO Marquee Award at CinemaCon 2024

The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Chris Johnson, the chief executive officer of Classic Cinemas, with the 2024 NATO Marquee Award during next year’s CinemaCon. The announcement came today from Mitch Neuhauser, the managing director of CinemaCon. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, will be held April 8th-11th, 2024 at Caesars Palace […]

| December 4, 2023
J & J Snack Foods Corp. Elects Dan Fachner as Chairman of the Board

J & J Snack Foods Corp. Elects Dan Fachner as Chairman of the Board

J & J Snack Foods Corp. announced that its founder, Gerald B. Shreiber, has decided to transition from his role as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Shreiber will remain a member of the Board of Directors, serving with the distinction of Chairman Emeritus of J & J Snack Foods Corp. Dan Fachner, who has served […]

| November 28, 2023
How chefs feed 100,000 fans at America’s biggest football stadium

How chefs feed 100,000 fans at America’s biggest football stadium

Source: Business Insider

| November 28, 2023

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Association News

NAC Bert Nathan Award Nominations Open for 2024

NAC Bert Nathan Award Nominations Open for 2024

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT, FRIDAY, MARCH 1! The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) is calling upon the NAC membership to submit candidates for the 2024 NAC Bert Nathan Memorial Award by Friday, March 1, 2024. The presentation will take place on July 17, 2024 at the Awards Luncheon during the 2024 Concession & Hospitality Expo […]

| February 22, 2024
NAC Seeking Director of Education

NAC Seeking Director of Education

The National Association of Concessionaire (NAC), the leading global entertainment food & beverage hospitality trade association is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Education to lead our educational initiatives, including the modernization and management of NAC Certification Programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for enhancing the educational offerings of NAC, ensuring they meet […]

| February 8, 2024
Micalizzi Named as NAC Vice President

Micalizzi Named as NAC Vice President

The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Patrick Micalizzi, Vice-President of Global Food and Beverage for National Amusements Theatres, has been appointed to the position of Vice President on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Micalizzi will fill the vacancy created by the sudden passing of Bill LeClair in November of […]

| December 20, 2023
In Memory – Bill LeClair

In Memory – Bill LeClair

It is with great sorrow that the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) reports the sudden passing of Bill LeClair, Senior Vice President of Global Food and Beverage for National Amusements, Inc. and NAC Vice President. Bill became a member of NAC in 2009. He served on the Board of Directors for ten years. He also […]

| November 17, 2023
Candy Czar: Tim Farha Receives 2023 Frank Liberto Award

Candy Czar: Tim Farha Receives 2023 Frank Liberto Award

A trip to the movies just isn’t complete without concessions—a fact acknowledged by CinéShow, which annually presents the Frank Liberto Award to a concessions or purchasing professional in the exhibition community. This year, receiving the award is Dallas’s own Tim Farha, the self-proclaimed “Theater Ambassador” (his actual title, “National Account Manager,” doesn’t have the same […]

| August 31, 2023

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