I would think if I were responsible for the concessions bottom line then I would actually want feedback on what people think about the product, hence why they send out surveys. The reason they don't get money from me for food is because I'd rather pay $10-$15 to eat a burger/fries at a place like Martin's or even Roberts than what they serve in the arena. We'll occasionally buy some packaged candy but that's about it.
Arena Enhancement Discussion Thread
- Thread starter LCPreds
- Start date
NoNecksCurse
#164303
- Oct 19, 2011
- 13,236
- 4,958
you must not be listening. this is more of a matter of how we spend our time and money at hockey games which are already a huge commitment. this thread is the perfect place for "whining". we live once. time is valuable at a hockey game or home. our money we work hard for is pretty damn important too.
They actually tried that up on Club Level maybe 4 years ago. I was part of the test group for it. You had to sign up with some service, then you ordered from your phone. I can't remember now if they brought it to you or just notified you that it was ready (I signed up and checked out the options but I don't remember ordering anything).
At the self serve place up on Club there was an attendant but you scanned your own phone. They wouldn't take cash, though. Too many rules!
I eat at the arena about half the time--depends on who I'm there with and whether we got downtown at 5 or 6:45, mostly.
Sorry man, I pay a ton of money to go to these games. It shouldn't be considered "whining" to have realistic expectations compared to other NHL barns; especially when the organization constantly tells you how great the experience they produce is.
Also, I think the expectations are different depending on how many times you are in attendance. People who attend a game once or twice a year are usually making a bigger night of it than someone who goes to 20+ games and is budgeting food into the overall outlay. I will spend a lot more going to "a" concert at the arena than I do for a normal game night with the same concessions because it's out of the ordinary.
predfan98
Registered User
- Aug 5, 2007
- 2,885
- 204
Ok now that I've thought about phones, kiosks screens and food handlers not washing hands and other people's flu and cold germs everywhere"............and a broken phone !!!!!!
Smuggling in little mini bars of booze and food sounds better and better.
Smuggling in little mini bars of booze and food sounds better and better.
You are on the edge of the bell curve, but have not achieved geezer status yet.
Celebrate your life before you buy that cane!
When I was young, it was "don't trust anybody over 30"!
predfan98
Registered User
- Aug 5, 2007
- 2,885
- 204
Well, if it's like other years the people working the concessions are often volunteers for some youth sports team and earning $ for that organization. So if they take the hit because the system is "unworkable or clumsy ".....
FossilFndr
RIP Steve
When you are over 60 it's "don't trust anybody."
I feel bad even mentioning it 'cause it's so petty, but...
I wish a better pizza company would run Hunt Brothers out, but it seems like they have a really close relationship with the organization and do some good promotions for the fans/community. Not a big deal, but I'm not a beer guy, not a hot dog guy, etc... pizza is my go-to consumable good at sports games, so H.B. is a bit of a drag compared to what you get at other arenas. Miss the Papa John's sponsorship from ye olde days. If they're a net good at the end of the day for Nashville then that's what matters, though.
I wish a better pizza company would run Hunt Brothers out, but it seems like they have a really close relationship with the organization and do some good promotions for the fans/community. Not a big deal, but I'm not a beer guy, not a hot dog guy, etc... pizza is my go-to consumable good at sports games, so H.B. is a bit of a drag compared to what you get at other arenas. Miss the Papa John's sponsorship from ye olde days. If they're a net good at the end of the day for Nashville then that's what matters, though.
Enjoy i24 Traffic
Registered User
They may take the hit for the small slice the Preds give them but the Preds are still taking the bigger hit. With that said, if you've never had it to begin with then it may not be perceived as a loss/hit.
FossilFndr
RIP Steve
Frankly with all the spoofed numbers and especially the campaign robo calls now unless I know the caller ID # I don't even answer the land line. At least 80% of the incoming calls now are of that nature.
predfan98
Registered User
- Aug 5, 2007
- 2,885
- 204
Yes, this. What company the preds have subbed out the concessions stands to. But I don't know how many players there are in this area of business. Probably not too many.
Not that the Titans games are a huge concern to a lot of the people on here, but I'm pretty sure I've been hearing over the years that whatever company the arena uses is far more reliable than the stadium. I understand there's like 3 or 4 times the amount of fans at the stadium but I've heard far more complaints from people who go to games there. Then again, I feel like there's always frustration when new things are implemented.
Are those all you can eat/drink tickets now gone? I figured they were being phased out over the last couple of years and would eventually be gone. Assuming they are, I place a lot of blame on visiting/casual local fans for a lot of obnoxiousness that came from their mob-like mentality. Preds fans aren't without fault either, but I just feel like an awful lot of away fans treated the all-inclusive zone like a 3 hour stop on their Broadway bar hop tour. Those sections are (or were) up in my area and over the years it made things really fun at times, but all it takes is a few people to eventually ruin things for all the well-meaning fans.
Enjoy i24 Traffic
Registered User
I had seats on the very back row of one of fan zone sections, right in front of the standing room only sections, and the all you can eat nights were the worst. People would nonstop have volume 11 conversations during play and were insanely faced the entire time. It was funny to see the piles of unopened and 3/4 full beers that were piled on those arm rests. You could've had a nice meal and a buzz if you just scavenged for things.
You probably saw me at least 100 times. My voice carries. But me and my friends were always respectful about it and tried to not be annoying.
You probably saw me at least 100 times. My voice carries. But me and my friends were always respectful about it and tried to not be annoying.
Why are you looking??? I'm trying very hard to avert my gaze from that same horizon...
You're a woman. You're allowed to be whatever age you choose to tell us men
Ad
Upcoming events
-
-
-
-
-
Game 3 Florida Panthers @ Tampa Bay Lightning - Florida Panthers leads series 2-0Wagers: 1Staked: $100.00Event closes- Updated: