Which Truist Park concession do you wish was cheaper?

"I found that anywhere you go, ballparks are really proud of their food and drinks. Yeah, captive pricing plays a part, but it's usually a 50 to 75 percent markup on restaurant food. The football stadium in Atlanta is very reasonable, though. For last year's Peach Bowl, we got tickets, 2 hot dogs, a drink, and a MARTA pass for about 60 bucks apiece. That was the double overtime game that introduced Cam Skattebo to the world."

"If you asked my kid, they would go for maybe ice cream or popcorn. My go-to is a dog and a beer, so I guess I'll say hot dogs or bratwurst. However, I do remember when they would just hand you sunscreen for free. But if you leave it at home on a hot day, it will cost you 10 bucks for a tiny tube. What's that about?"

Ballparks take pride in their food and drinks, and captive pricing contributes to higher costs. Concession items commonly carry a 50 to 75 percent markup compared with restaurant food. The Atlanta football stadium offered a Peach Bowl package including tickets, two hot dogs, a drink, and a MARTA pass for about $60 apiece during the double overtime game that introduced Cam Skattebo. Truist Park concessions are considered for price reductions, with alcohol explicitly excluded from that consideration. Kid preferences include ice cream or popcorn, while a typical adult order is a hot dog and a beer. Sunscreen that was once handed out for free now costs $10 for a tiny tube.

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