November 1, 2011
For some haunts Halloween comes once a year, for others it lasts all year long. Those ghoul-enamored proprietors that keep one sanguine eye peeled for audience reactions conclude it’s not all blood and gore that visitors want, and design accordingly. “Generally visitors are seeking out thrills and as popular as roller coasters are for getting ...
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November 1, 2011
…Covering Waterpark Food Service at the World Waterpark Association’s 31st Annual Symposium & Trade Show
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November 1, 2011
After paying the price of admission into waterparks, hungry patrons are not looking to shell out big dollars for their meals. With the economy in its current state, food and beverage departments have made some changes in their menus to reflect an awareness of these more conservative times. From a la carte options to combo ...
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October 31, 2011
By Allen F. Weitzel This may appear to be a redundant question: How Many Bosses Do Your Employees Really Have? You might say “one,” but it probably is more than you think. Who Is a Boss? Most employees will respond to any person of a higher rank, but, ideally, an employee should only have to ...
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October 31, 2011
Investing in food service equipment is a smart move for owners and operators of leisure entertainment facilities; after all, food service has the potential to significantly bolster the bottom line. However, getting the most from any food service equipment acquisition is contingent on keeping that equipment in top shape. Proper food service equipment maintenance starts ...
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October 28, 2011
Stoelting Cleaning Equipment will be introducing its new 2500-3D, a state of the art 3D glasses cleaner, at the 2011 IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando, Fla., in Booth #3064. The 2500-3D is an aqueous batch cleaning system that automatically cleans 3D glasses to a high degree of cleanliness, removing light oils such as finger prints ...
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October 17, 2011
Like most employers, owners and operators of many leisure entertainment facilities support the unique characteristics of everyone who works for them. However, when it comes to attire, they favor a bit less individuality and, accordingly, mandate that staff members wear uniforms. While some employees may balk at the prospect of donning the same clothing as ...
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October 10, 2011
By Allen F. Weitzel People ask me how I collect so many business and personal stories. Well, our family has been blessed with good memories and the ability to gather events from daily life; applying them to lessons learned. Why Are They Needed Social network organizations identified that we were becoming a socially fractured society. ...
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October 5, 2011
Coin-operated games can not only be a lucrative business for leisure entertainment facilities; they can help to attract patrons as well. However, this is the case only when operators go the extra mile to make the games more appealing to patrons. “Games aren’t necessarily going to be the ‘draw’ for someone to come into a ...
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