Why Is a Concession Stand Called That

Some events or venues contract out the right to sell food to third parties. Those contracts are often referred to as a concession — hence the name for a stand where food is sold.

What is called concession?

1a : the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) The union will seek further concessions before accepting the contract. b : the admitting of a point claimed in argument. 2 : something conceded or granted: a : acknowledgment, admission.

Why do movie theaters have a second concession stand?

Two possible reasons: One most likely: You are showing up at the lesser of the peak hours. Less people, less of a need for open stands. Second most likely: When the concession stands were originally designed, they were overly optimistic in how many stands they would need.