Tickets Up, Concessions Down

American Voices • Entertainment • ISSUE 45•15 • Apr 17, 2009

As movie ticket sales reverse the downward trend they've been experiencing in recent years, concession sales have been stagnant or lower. What do you think?

“It all went downhill when the government started letting people sell snacks at places besides theaters."”
Marie Brown –
Systems Analyst
“I just don't think I deserve Sno-Caps this year."”
Alex Tomasovich –
Gunsmity
“Oh, no! But our economy is built on candy! Oh, no, wait. That’s Candy Land.”
Andre Stanley –
Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper

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