This report is worse than locals might realize . . .
EVEN FOR KANSAS CITY VENDORS IN THE HEART OF THE WORLD CUP ACTION, THE RESULTS HAVE BEEN DISAPPOINTING!!!
Fan Fest features EPIC crowds, lots of great Instagram moments and the best B-list acts this town can book on a budget . . . BUT . . . The numbers just aren't there for local biz.
Here's a bit of testimony from local biz bloggers that deserves consideration . . .
Owners said, the international soccer tournament has delivered an unexpected one-two punch: disappointing sales at Fan Fest and slower-than-normal traffic at the brand’s Crossroads location.
“There’s a lot of excitement there, and the fans have been great,” said Nick Jovanovic, vice president of operations at LuLu’s Thai Noodle Shop. “It’s just, I think a lot of them don’t even know that we’re there.”
Selected to represent the local food scene within the “Taste of Kansas City” section of the festival grounds, Lulu’s numbers have been difficult to reconcile with the enthusiasm surrounding the tournament, he said.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Fan Fest food vendor loves the exposure (but she's missing results); her nearby restaurant sits quiet too
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