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re: How will LSU concessions ever get any better?
Posted on 8/5/23 at 12:24 pm to Rouge
Posted on 8/5/23 at 12:24 pm to Rouge
There was an article somewhere just a few weeks ago about LSU allowing other (local?) vendors in the stadium this season. Seems they’re trying to do SOMETHING.
But, really, with all the great food around campus during tailgating, I’m pretty sure anything you get in the stadium will be a disappointment.
But, really, with all the great food around campus during tailgating, I’m pretty sure anything you get in the stadium will be a disappointment.
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Posted on 8/5/23 at 12:37 pm to luvdoc
I’m not aware of any public universities with full time staff dedicated to concessions. I don’t think AD’s want any part of that. I agree that would likely increase quality, but would probably eliminate profitability.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 12:38 pm to Sir Fury
hey woodward !! Louisiana is the jambalaya and gunbo capital of the world among other foods-- dont tell me that it cant be done every year it is done at the Jazz Fest crawfish monica etc etc
Posted on 8/5/23 at 1:22 pm to Rouge
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Aramark provides all materials and labor and gives at minimum 45% of GROSS revenue back to LSU.
That is an absurd degree of cost sharing to anyone familiar with the business side of food service.
Gross shouldn’t be higher than 30.
The only reason why they are making any money at all is because of the captive customers, and even then you are missing out on folks who hold back and not buy at all because the cost/quality ratio is so poor.
This post was edited on 8/5/23 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 8/5/23 at 1:54 pm to Rouge
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As it pertains to LSU, how could they get a better money deal
Lease each space to a reputable vendor. Figure out how much you're making with the Aramak deal and divide it by the number of spaces you have. If you can't get that sum by leasing each space then you'll have to see what profit sharing you can to make up the difference.
That's pretty simple math to do. Also LSU has the numbers and plenty of business folk to develop a business plan. The options are there to try.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 2:15 pm to Rouge
Same shite that EBR students have put up with for a decade. Everyone complained, so they switched to HES, who promptly cut pay and personnel. My school went from three full time custodians to one. He is an old man who was willing to work for the lower pay, but can't actually keep up with the school's needs.
Aramark also has vendor contracts throughout the national park system. The quality of their service is universally poor.
Aramark also has vendor contracts throughout the national park system. The quality of their service is universally poor.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 2:17 pm to Rouge
You must not appreciate the south end zone nachos
Posted on 8/5/23 at 2:25 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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After tailgating in the parking lot of Tiger Stadium, what foods are you expecting to find inside?
Cold water would be a nice start
Posted on 8/5/23 at 2:43 pm to TigerintheNO
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I would like to be able to get a Coke and Tigerdog at half. Multiple times over the past seasons they have been out of one or both prior half.
I have never been denied a Coke for my bourbon in Tiger Stadium. I am always full though from the tailgate
Posted on 8/5/23 at 2:50 pm to KamaCausey_LSU
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What's that? You're overheated and dehydrated?
You’re allowed to bring an unopened bottle of water to outdoor venues, you know.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 2:56 pm to Gulf Coast Tiger
I haven't been able to make a game in TS since 2019 so my comments are probably dated.
Why in the world do you want to bother with screwing around getting something decent to eat inside the stadium.
Is Jambalaya by Shake still in business with a trailer on the plaza between TS and PMAC? Between them, or hitting up a good tailgate, or even at the PMAC TAF parties, there is plenty to eat before the game that is a hell of a lot better than anything in the stadium.
Once I get in the stadium I ain't screwing around with standing in line for that crap they got. I came to the stadium to watch a game, not eat.
All I need is a supply of cold fluid intake - cold water and/or a Coke or Sprite. I send one of my kids or get one of the kids who are always getting up and down in my section to bring me back a bottle of water. Thats all you need baw.
Why in the world do you want to bother with screwing around getting something decent to eat inside the stadium.
Is Jambalaya by Shake still in business with a trailer on the plaza between TS and PMAC? Between them, or hitting up a good tailgate, or even at the PMAC TAF parties, there is plenty to eat before the game that is a hell of a lot better than anything in the stadium.
Once I get in the stadium I ain't screwing around with standing in line for that crap they got. I came to the stadium to watch a game, not eat.
All I need is a supply of cold fluid intake - cold water and/or a Coke or Sprite. I send one of my kids or get one of the kids who are always getting up and down in my section to bring me back a bottle of water. Thats all you need baw.
This post was edited on 8/5/23 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 8/5/23 at 2:58 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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After tailgating in the parking lot of Tiger Stadium, what foods are you expecting to find inside?
This excuse is weak as frick
OP also never mentioned Tiger Stadium
Newsflash: the concessions are garbage at every facility LSU has
This post was edited on 8/5/23 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 8/5/23 at 3:08 pm to GasMan
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Once I get in the stadium I ain't screwing around with standing in line for that crap they got. I came to the stadium to watch a game, not eat.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 3:08 pm to fastlane
Aramark really is a shite company
Posted on 8/5/23 at 3:09 pm to Rouge
I’m not defending Aramark, but there are incentives for Aramark. The more they sell, the more they can make.
Good burgers sell better than poor burgers. Shorter lines, better service equals more sales. Cold beer sells better than hot beer.
If their fare is crap, they make less money. Fans vote with their wallets.
Good burgers sell better than poor burgers. Shorter lines, better service equals more sales. Cold beer sells better than hot beer.
If their fare is crap, they make less money. Fans vote with their wallets.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 3:26 pm to GasMan
We need more bathrooms
Posted on 8/5/23 at 4:26 pm to Gulf Coast Tiger
other (local?) vendors in
The shed is there.. the big cheezy is coming.. the Cajun place where subway was on campus is coming..
I think a lot of locals are coming into the stadium…
The shed is there.. the big cheezy is coming.. the Cajun place where subway was on campus is coming..
I think a lot of locals are coming into the stadium…
Posted on 8/5/23 at 4:49 pm to Rouge
Knew it was coming. The gang hung up on concession stand food.
Posted on 8/5/23 at 4:57 pm to Rouge
Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t a lot of the vendor labor volunteer?
Posted on 8/5/23 at 5:54 pm to Rouge
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Aramark provides all materials and labor and gives at minimum 45% of GROSS revenue back to LSU.
What is the buyout?
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