The franchise has one year left on it

Yes, but so far the LSV will expect whichever catering company takes over to pay the LSV an upfront fee for the privelage of running the catering for x years.

So could the Centurions realistically afford pay this fee?

Of course, the terms under which the catering at LSV is arranged is decided upon by LSVco / Wigan Council, so it could be changed.

The existing deal with EMC, yes, but the LSV aren't going to suddenly allow the contract to be given away, are they?

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I think this is a perfect example of how LISA can get involved more with creating extra income streams. Speculate to accumalate type of scenario. Lisa could Purchase the franchise for the catering facilities and employ or ask for qualified volunteers to run matchday experiences. By knowing all profit goes to the Club i am sure more would use the facility. Utilising the ideas above like Mr popcorn man doing his rounds around the stands as well as Mr cornetto Man etc etc. There could be more scope for future events like sportsmans dinners end of year balls etc etc. Just a thought

LISA would have to change their constitution before they could spend the money raised by it's members on anything but players, and that's where the problem is.

James,

Good on you for attempting to help the club, I hope it all goes well and I'm sure it won't be easy!

I have 1 question initially, are you an official spokesperson for the club, the way your post came across and your username mainly makes it sound so but we have heard nothing from the club about this?

Cheers

Martin

I think LISA volunteers may want to watch the game but I could be wrong. Also It would not supprise me if EMC pull out they also take everything with them i.e beer pumps and hot cupboards.

Hi Martin

No im not a spokesman for the club and about the name i couldnt o fthink of anything else and a few i tried it would let me

James

Not knocking you, was just curious! As I say, hope it all goes as smoothly as possible!

Totally agree Fred, and Linda I am not trying to detract from the great work you and the LISA organisation does its just a thought.
The concept though is perfect for a rebrand, what with trying to establish a Centurions Community.



When my Family took over the Franchise/Lease for a cafe/restaraunt in a Garden centre the fixtures and all catering equipment came as part of the deal as did the time we took over the catering at a large manufacturing facility.

seeinS members once voted against some LISA money being used to puchase the 21s team a training kit, I doubt that very much.

Cheshire Catering (Warren Bibby) no longer have the Harrow. He does however run the Bars and catering in the Village Club (Legion) in Culcheth and Leigh Golf Club.

I'd suggest everybody calms down a bit on the catering issue , it is highly unlikely that the LSV management would allow anybody but a recognized catering company to run the catering/bars at the stadium , I would also think that the hardware ( fridges,coolers,cookers ) also belongs to EMC , to purchase those off EMC would be highly expensive


The idea of LISA or volunteers running it is just not viable or going to happen

Cheers Bart, thought it was summat along those lines but wasn't sure.