![]() It’s a movie-time staple, but the costs are inflated a ridiculous amount, which patrons don’t mind paying. Popcorn is an enormous profit driver for theaters. And the tight labor market is making it harder for some theaters to adequately staff concession stands. The liners of popcorn containers that keep the grease from coating people’s pants as they hold the bucket or bag on their lap are getting harder to find. One company is already paying growers more to encourage them to keep the popcorn corn planted. That’s not an immediate problem, but could become one as we get deeper into summer. The Wall Street Journal reports that farmers are growing less popcorn these days, focusing instead on soybeans or other types of corn, which they can sell for more money. Supply-chain issues with popcorn could bring about a concession crisis that cuts deep into their profit margins. ![]() But when it comes to the snack supply, theater owners are worried. ![]()
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