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5 Trends Reshaping Waterpark F&B in 2023

Waterpark foodservice is in the midst of major transformation. Initiated by contactless facility requirements and shifting customer preferences in 2021, the past two years for waterparks have been highlighted by navigating tremendous change

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Concession Stand Layout Ideas to Maximize Efficiency (With Photos)

Seven brilliant concession stand layout ideas to help you and your organization thrive during your events.

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Using Technology to Overcome Common School Event Challenges

Insights and tips prepared for your school by our event day experts at HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. and FanFood!

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FanFood Nominated as a Top e-Commerce Startup in Chicago

FanFood, a mobile ordering and concessions management platform for venues, has been recommended by Business of Shopping as one of the top e-commerce startups in Chicago. The list highlights Business of Shopping’s top picks for Chicagoland-based e-commerce startup companies, consisting of organizations which serve various industries and customer types through an innovative approach to e-commerce.

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3 Tips to Maximize Fan Adoption of In-venue Mobile Ordering

At the end of 2022, more event-goers than ever actively avoided lines on the venue concourse. Fan adoption of non-traditional ordering methods is skyrocketing, influencing

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How Teams Can Create Better Suite Sales Experiences in 2022

From team to team, suite sales processes can seem like the wild west. If you mapped out how each professional team currently approaches their suite sales, you’d see notable differences across organizations:

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Event Recap: Modernizing Premium Seat Experiences in 2022 with Contactless Commerce

Last week, we hosted our first virtual event of 2022, “Modernizing Premium Seat Experiences in 2022 with Contactless Commerce,” hosted by Carson Goodale, FanFood co-founder and CSO, and Dustin Hemesath, FanFood co-founder and VP of Customer Success.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sports Complex Concessions in 2023

Concessions are a major revenue source for sports complexes. From funding facility enhancements to covering referee fees, the impact of strong concession sales cannot be understated. Running a profitable sports complex concession stand requires both 1) having a strong grasp on your cash flows, and 2) identifying the external factors which affect your operation. From navigating COVID-19 protocols to one in three Americans no longer using cash, customer expectations have shifted dramatically in the past two years.

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“You Don’t Know Until You Try:” How Sponsorship Through Digital Concession Ordering Positively Impacts School Athletics

Athletics & Activities Director Tim Leach oversees all-things after school at Spotswood High School in Virginia. From directing football games and supporting the booster club to managing sponsor relationships, Leach’s responsibilities span both operations and finance. “We’re in the business of making our jobs more efficient,” said Leach. “That includes the experience that parents have when they volunteer for our concessions, making sure the process is easy and organized.”

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