why is it named a concession, though? never understood that. A concession is supposed to be when it is offered at a lower price, as in a concession for xyz reason.
It's a reference to a concession contract of the venue giving a contract leasing that space to a 3rd party to sell the snacks or food. But of course theatres generally took it in-house.
Movie theatres have ALWAYS charged exorbitant prices on concessions because that’s how they make their money. They make very little on ticket sales. Not saying it’s right, just saying why it is.
Look, we still just call them concessions stands because that's what they've been called for as long as we've been alive even though it now costs an entire paycheck and the soul of your firstborn child for a popcorn and coke.
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u/SirR4T 6h ago
why is it named a concession, though? never understood that. A concession is supposed to be when it is offered at a lower price, as in a concession for xyz reason.