Snack Shack Slides
Club Challenge Concessions
90 MIN CHALLENGE
Snack Shack
Showdown
Design, budget, and pitch the ultimate pop-up concession business. Who will win over the crowd?
🚀 Entrepreneurship Simulation Get Ready to Launch
The Mission Briefing STATUS: ACTIVE
"Congratulations!"
Your team has been handpicked to open the newest snack shack at Club Challenge. Your goal is to design a unique, profitable business that people would actually love to visit!
At the end of 60 minutes, your team will present your business plan, showcase your menu, and explain how you overcame your operational challenges.
Work in Teams 60 Mins Planning • 30 Mins Pitching
Phase 1: Concept & Identity Minutes 0 - 15
1
Find Your Flavor
Don't just be an ordinary stand—build a brand! What is your hook? Why will people flock to your shack?
Decide together:
- Name: Catchy, bold, and memorable!
- Theme: Retro, sports, cinema, beach, tropical, healthy?
- Slogan: A fun motto that tells customers what you're about!
Theme Ideas
- 🎬 Movie/Cinema Theme
- ⚽ Sports & Tailgate
- 🏝 Tropical Paradise
- 🎯 Everything Under $2
- 🥑 Pure Health & Smoothies
- 🥞 Breakfast-All-Day
💡 Record this on Section 1 of your Planner!
💡 Tip: The more creative, the better the crowd response! Next: The Menu
Phase 2: Menu Crafting Minutes 15 - 30
2
Write the Menu
What are you selling, and what will it cost? Balance your costs to make sure you can make a profit, but keep it affordable!
Signature Items
High-value, themed snacks that make you unique. Charge more for these!
Value Add-Ons
Cheaper items like popcorn, water, or cookies to upsell customers.
STRATEGY!
Pricing Questions
- • What should cost the most? Why?
- • What should be simple and cheap?
- • Can you create a "Combo Deal" to make more money per order?
📝 Build your pricing chart on Section 2 of your Planner!
💰 Key Rule: Prices must make sense for your theme! Next: Staffing & Roles
Phase 3: Human Resources Minutes 30 - 40
3
Who Works Where?
A business is only as good as its team! You must assign jobs to every person in your group and define exactly what they do.
Cashier
Cook / Server
Greeter / Marketer
Stocker / Clean-up
🚨 Presentation Rule: Every team member will stand up to share a part of your business!
Duty Assignments
Write down each team member's name, their job title, and their #1 Golden Rule of service (e.g., "Always smile when greeting a customer!").
📋 Fill out the Employee Duty Roster on Section 3 of your Planner!
🤝 Tip: Assign roles based on what your teammates do best! Next: Inventory & Gear
Phase 4: Operations & Supply Chain Minutes 40 - 50
4
Equip Your Shack
What equipment, serving wear, and tools are essential to keep your stand running? Make a checklist to ensure you don't run out of supplies mid-shift!
Cash Register & Till
Refrigerator / Cooler
Napkins & Food Gloves
Signage & Menus
Operational Decisions
If you sell smoothies, you need blenders. If you sell hot dogs, you need a warmer. Make sure every menu item has the right gear checked off!
📦 Complete the Equipment Checklist on Section 4 of your Planner!
🛒 Tip: Only request what you actually need to operate! WARNING: ALERT INCOMING
🚨 OPERATIONAL UPDATE CRITICAL CHALLENGE
The Midway Twist!
In the real business world, things rarely go exactly according to plan. Your facilitator will now hand your team one surprise challenge card.
🧠 You have 10 minutes to adjust your menu, roles, or strategy before final presentations!
Problem Solving Mode Show how you adapted in your final pitch!
The Grand Pitch Event Minutes 60 - 90
Pitch Your Shack
Each team will stand up and pitch their concept to the group. Tell us all about your brand, highlight what makes you unique, and describe how your business operates.
Your pitch must cover:
- ✨ Name & Theme of your Snack Shack
- 🍎 Signature Items & Pricing
- 👥 Employee Roles & Duties
- 🧠 The Midway Twist you solved and how
Presentation Tips
Be ready to describe your proudest business decisions and answer questions from the crowd!
- • Speak clearly so the whole room can hear
- • Stand together as a united crew
- • Express why your menu values are fair
📢 Timing: 3-4 minutes per team. Everyone speaks! Next: Audience Rules
Audience Engagement ACTIVE LISTENING
Be an Active Business Investor!
While other teams are presenting, your job is to listen closely, take notes, and help them improve. After every pitch, we will ask the crowd:
The Praise
"What is one thing you really liked or found clever about this snack shack?"
The Suggestion
"If you could give them one friendly suggestion to improve, what would it be?"
🌟 Tip: Keep suggestions positive and constructive! Next: Awards Ceremony
The Celebration Ceremony AWARD TIME
Recognizing Great Business Minds!
Every team brings something special to the table. At the end of our showdown, we will honor your unique business strengths!
🌟 Most Creative Theme 💰 Best Business Model 🤝 Supreme Teamwork 🧠 Epic Problem Solving 🍏 Healthiest Offerings
🎉 Congratulations, Future Entrepreneurs! Let the Showdown Begin! 🚀
Snack Shack Planner
Club Challenge Concessions
Business Planner
Stage 1: Launch Plan
Proposed Shack Name
Team Members
Section 1: Brand Concept & Theme
15 MIN
1. Our Snack Shack's core theme or design concept is:
Our stand is inspired by (e.g., retro diner, cinema, beach, sports tailgates, pure fitness)...
2. Our unique hook or motto is:
We are different from other shacks because we promise to...
Logo & Sign Sketch
Sketch a quick, eye-catching logo or drawing of your sign in the box. Keep it simple and visible from a distance!
Section 2: Concession Menu & Pricing
15 MIN
Design your menu below. Include 1 Signature Item (high margin/price) and at least 3 standard items or add-ons. Then create a high-value combo special to drive sales!
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🌟 Combo Special Offer
Bundle multiple items at a slightly cheaper rate to convince customers to spend more!
Combo Price
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Operations Plan
Stage 2: Execution
Section 3: Crew Shifts & Duty Roster
10 MIN
Assign jobs. Note: Every team member must have an assigned role and contribute actively during the business presentation!
1. Employee & Job Title
Name & Role
Golden Rule ("I will always...")
2. Employee & Job Title
Name & Role
Golden Rule ("I will always...")
3. Employee & Job Title
Name & Role
Golden Rule ("I will always...")
4. Employee & Job Title
Name & Role
Golden Rule ("I will always...")
Section 4: Operational Checklist
10 MIN
Essential Physical Equipment
Cash Register / Checkout till Refrigerator / Ice box / Cooler Microwave / Hot dog roller / Warmer Customer serving tables & chairs
Snack Shack Twist Cards
Facilitator Resource
Midway Twist Cards
✂️ Print & Cut Sheet
Teacher Instructions: Print this sheet and cut along the dashed lines to separate the 6 challenge cards. After teams have been working on their plans for approximately 30 minutes, hand exactly one surprise challenge card to each team. Have them write their solution in Section 5 of their Planner.
Disruption #1
The Banana Supplier Crisis
Your primary fresh fruit and banana supplier ran completely out of stock this morning due to a bad shipping shipment!
🚨 Your Challenge: What replacement items will you offer on your menu instead of bananas, and how will you adjust your fruit pricing?
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Disruption #2
The Sudden Budget Slashing
An unexpected licensing tax was just introduced! Your startup fund is slashed. You only have enough cash to stock exactly five individual menu options.
🚨 Your Challenge: Review your menu. Which items are you going to cut completely? How will you keep your combo special active?
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Disruption #3
The Double Call-Out Shift
Two of your key staff members woke up with a cold and called out of work! Your crew is severely shorthanded for today's lunch rush.
🚨 Your Challenge: Revise your shifts roster. Which duties will be combined? Who is taking on double responsibility to keep lines short?
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Disruption #4
The Signature Drink Shortage
Oh no! Your most popular, highly advertised signature cold beverage is completely sold out across the entire city's distribution network!
🚨 Your Challenge: What drink or treat will you promote to customers as your new premium special, and how will you convince them to switch?
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Disruption #5
The Storm & Crowd Surge
A sudden thunderstorm is rolling in! Everyone is rushing indoors, which means you are suddenly expecting twice as many active customers to crowd your stand.
🚨 Your Challenge: How will your team change your operations layout to handle twice the volume without creating huge, slow lines?
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Disruption #6
The Delayed Supply Truck
Your main shipment of bread, cups, and branded packaging is stuck in massive highway traffic and won't arrive for hours!
