2. Company Industries Business and Industry Colleges and Universities Healthcare Parks and Resorts Sports and Entertainment School Districts Correctional Institutions Conference Centers Convention Centers Public Safety Senior Living Cultural Attractions
15. Convert the majority of MILB teams self-operating concessions services into contract managed Satisfy owners looking for sustainable returns, fan satisfaction and strength of community Opportunities
24. Positioning Strategy “Our food and retail professionals understand what your fans want, and have deep expertise in managing supply and demand. So tap into our big-league resourcesfor your minor league team and maximize your return.”
25. Objective and task budgeting method Budgeted for three phases: Estimated total cost based on industry standards Added a “contingency” fund for unexpected costs Budgeted for targeting 20 teams Budgeting
29. Step 1: Raising Awareness 3 months time-frame Direct mail, sales promotions, and public relations tools Creative strategy for direct mail pieces: Reality of Business and Humor
33. Sales Promotions WHO ATTENDS?Representatives from more than 200 Major League and Minor League Baseball clubs, leagues and organizations attend the Baseball Trade Show during their annual meetings.
34. Focus on: Convincing baseball owners that service is more efficient than self-operating services Maintaining understanding that ARAMARK is the industry leader in Sports & Entertainment sector Public Relations
39. Step 2: Generating Interest 3 months time-frame Create a “Day at the Ballpark Experience with ARAMARK” for interested stadiums The day would include an all-expense paid day at one of our MLB partners The owners would be able to meet the managers/employees and attend receptions
41. Six month – year time-frame A self-operated personalized conversion manual Fairly expensive and time consuming but is the final step in ensuring that self-op prospective clients are won over by ARAMARK. Step 3: Direct Marketing
42. Alternative Advertising Strategy: Over the next 3 months, will develop interactive, simplified P&L forms on the website which can be filled in by managers who currently self-operate their stadiums Though slightly time consuming for the managers, this will be a concrete way to reveal the financial benefits of switching over
ARAMARK’s Concessions and Picnic Options Offer Affordable Family-friendly ExperienceAs minor league baseball continues to be a popular choice for family entertainment, ARAMARK, a leading provider of concessions, premium food, catering and retail services at 11 minor league ballparks, is on-deck to ensure the best possible experience for the fans. From concessions stands devoted to kids to group picnic areas, minor league baseball parks are serving up some of the most affordable summertime family fun.