September 1, 2011
Visitors may come to botanic gardens to see some of the finest specimens nature has to offer, but they may also end up staying for the great food being served at these destinations around the country. And while some botanic gardens, like the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University, may not have their own dining facilities, ...
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September 1, 2011
Maintain proper staffing levels. “That is probably the biggest problem that food service operators have,” said Al Zehnder, CEO of Zehnder’s Splash Village in Frankenmuth, Mich. “It’s important to maintain adequate staffing levels, and have a menu design that meets the time expectations of the guests.” Limit menu options. Diana Rodriguez of Calypso Bay Waterpark ...
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September 1, 2011
As concessions manager at Pirate’s Cove Family Fun Aquatic Center in Englewood, Colo., Leslie Boersma has endured some teasing for packing her lunch every day. “People have made fun of me for that,” said Boersma. “But it’s so hard to find something healthy to eat at an amusement park.” After a while, the powers that ...
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September 1, 2011
Without a doubt, the music industry has changed, and the coin-operated business with it. Once upon a time, when record labels would release a new song or reveal an up-and-coming artist, it would be through the jukebox and radio. Today, those channels are just one part of a larger, more complex marketing scheme, yet the ...
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September 1, 2011
It’s all in the brand. That’s what experts say about how licensed merchandising can be profitable for customers. For kids and tweens especially, the difference between dropping a coin into a sticker or capsule machine can often come down to whether or not they recognize the famous face or name staring back at them. And ...
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September 1, 2011
The amusement industry is evolving and changing in many ways. For the owners of small and large amusement centers, this presents a constant challenge for you in keeping up with new equipment, added attractions, upgrading your current games and even expanding to open up additional locations. Your time dedicated to running your business and also ...
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September 1, 2011
Hiring for a roller skating center can be much like tryouts for a team sport. When asked about their hiring process, several RSA members said they have actual tryouts. Picture a scene similar to that of the local high school varsity football team tryout, but instead of a position on the football team, it’s a ...
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September 1, 2011
Bob Moeller and his family saw the business potential in the revitalization of the South Pier District, where the Sheboygan River flows into Lake Michigan. Starting in the 1990s, savvy development of the area has turned it into a growing Midwest vacation destination. The Moeller family has invested extensively in their longtime, hometown lakeshore: Bob, ...
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September 1, 2011
THE LARGE PARK REPORT LEGOLAND Florida: A Study in Reimagining a Park for the Future – On October 15, 2011, the only new United States theme park for 2011 will open. Contributor Chad Emerson explores how LEGOLAND’s first foray east of the Mississippi River in Florida marks a major change in strategy for how to ...
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August 23, 2011
When it comes to food service, leisure entertainment facilities have a “captive audience” in their visitors that helps to keep the operation profitable. However, periodically introducing new food items with the potential to become best sellers can set the profitability bar even higher. Viable ideas for additions to leisure entertainment facilities’ menus might come from ...
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