Mercedes-Benz Stadium "Fan First Menu Pricing"

[RTR91]

For those heading to the Florida State game, you're going to pay less for concessions than in you would have if the game was in the Dome.

(picture from Darren Rovell)

 

[rgw]

Kudos to Arthur Blank for making this decision. Recoup the cost on the ticket, not the food.

 

[Crimson1967]

The 1980s called. They want their sign back.


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[Bamabuzzard]

Good on him. It's absolutely ridiculous the prices of concessions at sporting events (FBS level and Pro's). I took two of my boys to a Texas Rangers game last weekend. The concession prices are unreal. I applaud Mr. Blank.

 

[92tide]

a friend was telling me about this the other day. pretty cool

 

[Elefantman]

I bet they find that the concessions revenues will end up equaling or exceeding those from other venues. Most people spend more when they think they are getting a good deal.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I bet they find that the concessions revenues will end up equaling or exceeding those from other venues. Most people spend more when they think they are getting a good deal.

You also stop encouraging people to sneak stuff in. As you said, if people think they're getting a good deal they'll just buy from the concessions.

 

[RTR91]

I bet they find that the concessions revenues will end up equaling or exceeding those from other venues. Most people spend more when they think they are getting a good deal.

Bingo.

Ticket prices went up a little, but people will be willing to pay that knowing they aren't paying as much for concessions.

 

[rgw]

I'd rather pay 150 up front than pay 100 and feel like the venue is hustling me for the other 50 the entire time.

Even if I end up spending 15-20 bucks on concessions for the two in this system, it just feels less antagonistic.

 

[PitMaster]

Gregg Byrne, are you listening?

 

[CrimsonNagus]

Those are some good prices. You could order one of everything on that menu for $39, love the refillable cups! Those prices look to be at least half what the prices were at A-day in BDS.

 

[uaintn]

Was at the Dome for the Washington game. It was rainy and chilly. We decided to just eat concessions in the Dome. A bad and costly decision. We ate the equivalent of lunch there, and would have had dinner, but it was far too pricey, especially for the quality. Huzzah for whomever made this decision. Hope it starts a trend.

 

[Crimson1967]

Bingo.

Ticket prices went up a little, but people will be willing to pay that knowing they aren't paying as much for concessions.

If I ran a team I'd have free parking in team owned lots and tack an extra couple bucks on every ticket to pay for it. That way nobody notices they "paid" to park, even if they don't own a car. Plus everyone who did drive and parked in my lot has an extra $10-$12 in cash in hand to spend inside.


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[Bamabuzzard]

I remember going to Jerry's World in 2012 to watch us curb stomp Meeechigan. After paying for the tickets, parking and the little concessions I got. I felt like I was taken into the boiler room in Shaw Shank and violated by the Sisterhood.

 

[rgw]

To add some more, I think Blank is on the leading edge of a change in how this whole game day experience works at major athletic events. There is so much live sports out there on television and nobody wants to feel like they're being hustled by going to the see the game in person. I think ticket prices will get pricier but still manageable for many people but the in-stadium experience will be far more hospitable.

 

[bodiddle]

The Augusta National has been low balling food prices at the Master's Golf Tournament forever. You can eat lunch including drink for $3 or $4 and on top of that the food is good. It really adds to the perception of the Master"s being a very classy event.

 

[Atl Joe]

If hot dogs were about $4 at the Dome and are now $2 at the new stadium, how many would you need to eat to make up the $50 increase in the ticket price?
This and the PSL, just to have the "rights" to but your Falcons season tickets, are the reasons he is the billionaire.

 

[bama2112]

If hot dogs were about $4 at the Dome and are now $2 at the new stadium, how many would you need to eat to make up the $50 increase in the ticket price?
This and the PSL, just to have the "rights" to but your Falcons season tickets, are the reasons he is the billionaire.

He spent a Billion dollars on the Eye bowl and tore down a perfectly good dome. He is really raping the fans over the PSL. I would hate it for Falcon fans if they hit the bottom this year after last years performace. But it would not bother me one bit if Blank took it in shorts.

 

[Atl Joe]

He spent a Billion dollars on the Eye bowl and tore down a perfectly good dome. He is really raping the fans over the PSL. I would hate it for Falcon fans if they hit the bottom this year after last years performace. But it would not bother me one bit if Blank took it in shorts.

If the history of the NFC South is consistent and they do not repeat, ticket sales will tank again.
They are coming off a Super Bowl appearance (although an historic one for the wrong reasons) and opening a new stadium and they have still not sold out all their season tickets. That is NOT good. I used to be a season ticket holder and Blank is the reason I am no longer one.

 

[Redwood Forrest]

I bet they find that the concessions revenues will end up equaling or exceeding those from other venues. Most people spend more when they think they are getting a good deal.

Yes! When I go to a local football game I buy at least three bags of popcorn during the game. At the college I buy one, if any. The same with hotdogs. The high school is making less profit but more money. Or as the manager of a local restaurant told me, "I am making money of coffee now." He lowered his price on coffee from $2.89 to 1.29. "I was lucky to sell ten cups a day. Now I sell well over a hundred.