re: Concession stands

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As a former "band parent" I have worked concession stands for football games and its as organized as the goat breeding festival in Lee county....no one really in charge and its a fire drill.

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Having been involved in that sort of thing myself, I know exactly what you're talking about. At least with some high schools where the band runs it, it's the same organization every year, and ideally the veteran parents can train the new ones. They have more of a vested interest, because it really is their concession stand. I don't think the groups at BDS have that same sense of ownership.

The M-B Dome is known for excellent food, excellent service, and reasonable prices. The last time I went, I think hot dogs were $2 or $3. Drinks $2 with free refills. A ChickFilA sandwich costs the same as in a store. And virtually no waiting, ever. The experience was similar at Jerry's World in Dallas at the Michigan State game in 2015, although the prices may have been a bit higher. Lots of stands, great service, and no waiting, ever.

It's not rocket science. Arthur Blank wanted to create the same experience as at The Masters, so he did. He wasn't interested in making a billion dollars off concessions. The University doesn't need to make a huge profit off concessions. Sure, there may need to be some significant costs in renovations to create more concession stands. But other than that, after paying for inventory, refrigeration, and staff, they don't need to make a profit. They're already making millions everywhere else.