Category: Concessions

Miracle Strip Popcorn has several popular concession rentals. Perhaps the “big three” are these: popcorn (naturally!) followed by… cotton candy and sno cones.

Miracle Strip Popcorn is known for selling and renting popcorn poppers for parties and events. Whether the poppers are set on a tabletop or part of a matching cart with silk-screened graphics and 20-inch wheels, they definitely attract attention as people want to see the popcorn popping. They also like the fact that the popcorn stays nice and warm inside the popper until people are ready to eat it.

A popcorn machine rental can be yours for a day for less than $50, and if you need it for a three day weekend, the price is just $65. The Miracle Strip Popcorn Machine produces at least 110 servings per hour, making it ideal for parties and events where there are a lot of hungry people.

Cotton candy machine rentals are similarly priced. Producing one cone per minute, these machines are great for schools, churches, carnivals and other places where kids who love spun sugar congregate.

If and when the weather is warm and kids want something cold to snack on, the sno cone machine is a must-have for any child’s party. In the winter, rent the machine to make “sno balls” for fun! Miracle Strip Popcorn’s sno cone machine can be rented for just $45 a day or $65 for a three day weekend. Producing up to 300 pounds of ice per hour, these machines easily meet the needs of even the most insatiable guests.

The great thing about Miracle Strip Popcorn concession rentals is that the company can also provide all the needed food items, supplies, and accessories, from sno cone flavors to cotton candy sugar and more.

Located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Miracle Strip Popcorn is a popular concessions supplier for many parties and events in the region. Please call 850-864-1139 for more info.

If you’re thinking of running a successful concession stand, what’s your definition of successful? For most people, it’s this: a successful concession stand turns a profit.

In order to run a successful concession stand many factors need to be considered.

First, location matters. If the stand is in a location where lots of hungry people with money are located, the stand can make a lot of money quickly. Concession stands tend to do well when they’re located near places that receive a lot of foot traffic, such as restrooms, playgrounds and walking paths. If, however, the stand is set apart from “where the action is,” employees/volunteers will probably stand around, bored, looking at their smartphones all day– not good.

Next, timing is crucial. Lunch hours are always better than times of the day when people aren’t thinking about eating food or snacking.

What about the weather? If it’s cold outside, people will want something warm. If it’s warm outside, they’ll want something cold. Plan accordingly, and be sure to have enough supplies on hand to handle crowds all wanting certain things dependent on the weather and the time of day.

Staffing is important. Have you ever waited in a long, long line to try and buy something at a concession stand that only had one over-worked person in it? A concession stand could lose a lot of potential customers without adequate staff to meet demand at peak times.

Your food and drink items should be presented well, to entice people to buy them. Offering a variety of items, as well as different price points such that some things are cheap while others are expensive can help reach the widest amount of potential customers. Offering “combos” where people feel they’re getting a good deal is also a way to run a successful concession stand.

Finally, it’s better to run a for-profit concession stand like a business, rather than a hobby. Therefore, have the basics covered, including a cash box, calculator, gloves, markers, paper towels, a first aid kit, and any other things you can think of that you and staffers would need during a shift. Those who plan well, are organized and prepared to handle any situation that may come their way often manage to have successful concession stands.

Miracle Strip Popcorn is in the business of concession rentals. When people throw parties and want a professional popcorn machine or cotton candy machine they typically rent from Miracle Strip Popcorn. The company is also known for sno cones, warm pretzels, funnel cakes, nachos and more.

What are some questions to ask a concession rental company like Miracle Strip Popcorn?

Here are some that come to mind:

Besides machines to make foods, can I get other supplies from you to serve the foods to guests? Do you have experienced people come to my event to work the machines?

Do the machines come with instructions? Can anyone use them with no prior knowledge or do they need to be trained first? What kind of safety precautions need to be taken to operate equipment you rent out?

How do the machines get to me? Are they delivered or do I have to go somewhere to pick them up? Will I need a bunch of strong guys and gals to move the equipment on-site if I need to move it for some reason?

How long can I rent equipment for? Are there any discounts available for any reason(s)?

Besides these questions, you’re also welcome to ask for referrals to check with former/current customers. That way you can call or email them to ask about their overall experience and see how they liked working with the concession rental company. Oftentimes referrals will give valuable tips.

With Miracle Strip Popcorn, there’s actually an online catalog listing all the various things available to buy or rent. Check out the online catalog here: http://gmpopcorn.com/dealers/catalogs/2015/Miracle-Strip-Popcorn/html5/

Should you have any questions and want to talk to a person who has the answers about renting concession equipment and supplies, please call Miracle Strip Popcorn at 850-864-1139.