Browns announce formation of Fan Advisory Panel Options

[sisky fringo]

I am on the panel and feel lucky to be so. I answered the survey and was part of a focus group. Then made the cut to the last 25. The first meeting was one of learning for us. The team showed us some of the financial reality of what they have to charge for things and what part of that goes to the NFL. It's very interesting to see what they have control over, and more importantly - what they DON'T have control over. The NFL has their hands in most everything! (Thus the cease and desist on the Brownie Beer logo.) We talked about PSL's and why they didn't get rid of them and the control that the City has on them because of the funding of the stadium. I guess it was an eye opener as to what they really don't have much control over. We also talked about concessions and the prices. We received a list of accounting items from all stadiums in the country and prices that are charged. (Thank god we aren't in Dallas!) The Browns were not at the bottom for prices - but they were darn close.

the Browns organization is not going to let go of their profit margin. so, likely the only way to reduce cost for the end user is through reducing their costs, or having signature items they produce themselves.

like if every team were run independently of the league and there weren't a salary cap in place, you might be able to keep tix low through extremely successful drafting and locking players up for a long time. the players are their signature item that they selected, coached up, and essentially produced from scratch.

more to the point, no entity in the food service industry runs a higher food cost than concessions. the food purveyors always have other items available that aren't so thoroughly processed, allowing you to further profit by processing it yourself>>>but only if your labor is slightly skilled, which generally never happens. everything comes in already totally idiot-proofed and the staff is generally filled with....bodies. this high cost brings peace of mind to weak management and in the end the customer suffers because at best the prices are high and the menu sucks. the food is cheap and boring, and it would never survive in a free market situation. about it's only value is to fill the belly up.

i realize they are never going to consider for example frying the tortilla chips by hand or adding water to the nacho cheese packet but there's no reason why they can't generate new profits developing some signature items, not to mention scratch the backs of local business at the same time.

also, Randy needs a good beer brat. one w/ a signature roll that can handle the juicyness of the signature saur kraut to accompany that world renowned mustard--it shouldn't be just for pretzel-lovers. and i feel like the Browns should also have their own bagel line with decadent cream cheeses. all that shit's cheap--ball boys can push heated carts of them for sale around the tailgate lots. and that's just a 2 minute brainstorm.
hey, i'd buy em.

Now - saying that - I think the beer idea is something they would recieve well. There may be restraints on what they can do - but I will pass that on immediately. I also pay the 7.00 for the beer and in the last couple seasons would rather leave and go to a bar than stay and pay the Browns when the product they put on the field was less than desireable!

Go Browns!

great!! let us know if they seem at all receptive.

[ballpeen]

Part of the pricing structure is to keep already drunk fans from getting drunker.


They could make the best beer ever for $3 a keg and it would still cost you $7 a pour inside the stadium.

[sisky fringo]

Part of the pricing structure is to keep already drunk fans from getting drunker.


They could make the best beer ever for $3 a keg and it would still cost you $7 a pour inside the stadium.

i agree. lower-priced beer requires lower BAC.

[roach]

I am on the panel and feel lucky to be so. I answered the survey and was part of a focus group. Then made the cut to the last 25.

Please ask them to find some LB's and fix the speaker system in the stadium. Both are an embarrassment. Thanks.

[kshutchins]

Please ask them to find some LB's and fix the speaker system in the stadium. Both are an embarrassment. Thanks.

I agree completely about the speaker system. I would carry that further. Somebody needs to be in charge of improving the entire atmosphere in the stadium for fans. I've been to a couple of baseball games in Kinston, NC. It's a tiny baseball park in the middle of nowhere. The main announcer was/is? a genius and played the crowd like a Stradivarius. It's the most fun I've ever had at a ballgame. We need the football equivalent for CBS to bring some excitement and a feeling of fun to the experience of being there.

[yosemitejam]

Bone Lady is cool ... don't group her in with those yahoos.

Zombo
--and she has big boobs

got any pics?

[mopaji]

Browns announce formation of Fan Advisory Panel

May as well say "Browns select a select number of fans to send email replies back to that say, thanks for your input and passion for the Cleveland Browns! We respect your opinions and appreciate your support. Please accept this coupon for a free Wendy's Frosty with the purchase of 17 cheeseburgers".

[Zombo]

got any pics?

They are not gargantuan by any means, by they are a healthy mature set. And she lets your date fondle them....



Zombo

[kcorbsk]

Can you see any evidence of the workings of the Fan Advisory Panel on the announcement that ticket prices will remain unchanged? How about all the perks that are being offered for being a season ticket holder??

I've passed on all the Great Lakes beer suggestions - but I believe some of you need to realize that the Fan Panel is doing it's job!!

[kshutchins]

Can you see any evidence of the workings of the Fan Advisory Panel on the announcement that ticket prices will remain unchanged? How about all the perks that are being offered for being a season ticket holder??

I've passed on all the Great Lakes beer suggestions - but I believe some of you need to realize that the Fan Panel is doing it's job!!

If you have a chance, please pass along my gratitude to the Browns staff who man the elevators. My sister and I went to a game this past October and they were very kind. My sister has some difficulty walking because of a health condition so a long walk to the top of the upper deck was expected to be strenuous. We allowed plenty of time to make the long walk. When the elevators happened to be on our way, we took a chance and asked for a ride. We were treated very kindly by a bunch of people who were frantically coordinating all the folks seeking a ride and they got us on board. In my opinion they would have been perfectly justified if they had required some sort of special pass to gain elevator access but they were cordial and helpful.

[Mr. T]

Can you see any evidence of the workings of the Fan Advisory Panel on the announcement that ticket prices will remain unchanged? How about all the perks that are being offered for being a season ticket holder??

I've passed on all the Great Lakes beer suggestions - but I believe some of you need to realize that the Fan Panel is doing it's job!!

Remember the fan panel is made up of idiots like doawgpoundmike.

A self serving sob

[kcorbsk]

Dawgpound Mike is not on the fan panel. Maybe you should make sure you know what you are talking about before you slam something....

[Speedyd900rr]

got any pics?

She has a website, it's www.bonelady.com if anyone's interested.