Originally Posted by
gaobest
isn’t that normal for any convention center or just any big venue - let’s not even talk about how much Freeman Cos and their similar competitors charged to move exhibition cargo from the warehouse to the actual convention center, or how much they charged for anything else. When the convention center’s exclusive vendor in any city (including my own) is gouging everybody, is it a surprise to see optimal pricing from a food truck? My local nba arena is like $19 for a pint of cheap beer (imbev bud) and Chicago united center / wrigley are similarly overpriced.
Comparing independent loading dock roach coaches to the public facing concession stands is apples to oranges. These aren't the trucks out front which are contracted by the LVCC's food vendor. This is in a non public area of the LVCC and only sells to people who are setting up / taking down booths. Attendees aren't allowed in this area. It's mostly locals, but as out of towners arrive close to they up the pricing. The trucks had been reasonable until a couple of years ago, now they
optimize gouge outsiders just like the rest of Las Vegas.
I agree that Freeman and other Expo companies are insanely expensive, but they are that way in every convention center. I've made a good portion of my income from trade shows and cannot understand the economics of it for the exhibitor.