Essentials to have at Your Concession Stand

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Your Ultimate Concession Stand Essentials Guide It’s an undisputed fact that hot and delicious food is the main driving point behind why people leave their homes. Think about it – movies? Popcorn. Carnivals? Cotton candy. A child’s birthday party? Pizza by the slice. So, when starting or expanding on your own concession stand business, the

How to Keep Pizza Hot and Fresh with a Food Warmer

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We know as well as anyone that there’s no such thing as bad pizza. Pineapple pizza? Sign us up. Pepperoni and sausage? A classic. Just plain cheese? Kevin McCallister was upset for a reason, it will always reign supreme. There is one type of pizza that we don’t love, however, and that’s lukewarm, room-temperature pizza. No, not

What are the Most Popular Flavors of Cotton Candy?

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Ah, summer, that blissful time of year for beautiful weather, evenings out, and making memories with family and friends. Of course, when you think of summer, you think of Cotton Candy! Many people do not know that Cotton Candy goes back two centuries to the sweet year of 1897, when dentist (ironically) William Morrison and

Game Day & Hot Dogs: A Match Made in Heaven

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Who doesn’t love a delicious hot dog on a beautiful summer game day afternoon? If you are a fan of baseball, you know how popular the hot dog is as the nation’s # 1 go to meal at the ballpark. Have you ever wondered exactly how hot dogs got to be such an honored tradition

How to Make Kettle Corn in a Popcorn Machine

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What is more delicious than freshly made kettle corn? A long-standing, quintessentially American snack that is perfect in any setting, we can’t get enough of it. Cretors is here to give you the definitive guide on how to cook kettle corn. In this article, we provide you with all you need to know about making kettle corn

The Best Concession Stand Food to get your Stand Poppin'

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Deciding what scrumptious food to sell at your concession stand is the start of a delicious journey. However, with the vast array of options available, it can be difficult to know which concession stand food will draw in the crowds. Fortunately, Cretors has a wide range of equipment to ensure that no matter what concession

What is a Hot Air Popper?

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We all know of popcorn machines and microwaveable popcorn, but how much do you know about hot air poppers? Did you know that Charles Cretors invented the first popcorn machine in 1893? Cretors was immensely successful and went on to patent the first air popper for industrial use in food processing plants in 1968. Hot air poppers

Game Day Foods that are Fan Favorites

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With the NCAA tournament quickly approaching, you’ll want to know that wherever you watch it, you’re ready with the game day foods you like the most. It doesn’t matter if you are more into sweet treats or savory snacks, Cretors has the basketball snack ideas that will help you commiserate or celebrate accordingly. Figure out

How to Clean a Popcorn Machine - Daily Maintenance

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With popcorn being the most popular snack to eat at the movies, no one wants to be put off this most delicious food by seeing it made in a popcorn machine that looks less than sparkling. Follow this simple Cretors guide to learn the best way to clean your popcorn machine. What to Use to Clean A

Valentine's Day Date Ideas for Popcorn Lovers

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Valentine’s Day. Two words that fill you with joy, or dread? For you, movie lovers and popcorn lovers, we have four Valentine’s Day date ideas that will show your significant other that you’ve made an admirable effort. We’ve done the hard work for you, so you can sit back, relax with your freshly popped movie