It’s easy to look at this photo from the late 1960s/early 70s and only notice how different times are now. Beside the obvious style changes, there aren’t TVs, computers, cell phones, or other distractions in the photos. Just two people hoping to make a lot of money with popcorn, cotton candy (Circus Candy), hot dogs, and sodas.
But the more things change, the more they stay the same. The foods that were big money-makers then are still profit packed today. You can have all the modern bells and whistles, but make sure you have the basics covered: popcorn, cotton candy, and Sno-Kones®.
The other big changes over the years have been the popularity of “new” foods like nachos, the number of pre-packaged items (cotton candy, nachos, or caramel corn) and increased flavor options. Basically, customers want good food fast, and want to more control over what they eat.
You can keep up with the demand without breaking the bank. Start small because too many options can lead to more confusion and slower wait time. And look around at what’s popular in your area.
Just like the people in this photo, your goal should be to appeal to customers with proven money makers and good customer service. Because when people 40 or 50 years from now look back at what we do today, they’ll be thinking how far they’ve come since “way back when” and marvel that we enjoyed some of the foods that are still timeless classics.
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