Since 1970 when Gold Medal created the first "EquiTemp" chrome plated steel kettle, mass retailers were the first to switch. Arenas, auditoriums and stadium concession stands were more and more frequently equipped with Gold Medal big machines. A long time favorite on the midway soon became the favorite in theater lobbies all across North America and more recently in the UK, Europe and Asia. Today, when you have a really big Popcorn sales and profits making opportunity - trust it to Gold Medal theater popcorn machines. You'll get the highest performance all steel kettles in the industry - safety features others can't come close to - and, "triple heat control" for extra safety. Most of all, the Gold Medal "EquiTemp" kettle design eliminates any chance of hot spots. You simply get better performance from Gold Medal big machines.
The Astro-Pop pictured here is lighted with neon.   High visible neon sells dramatically more popcorn and only costs a few dollars more when purchasing the popper.   Neon helps produce thousands of dollars in additional sales and profits.  Go with the pros-stretch your budget a little and get the machine with neon that makes the most money for you.

20 oz. Astro Pop counter model with neon sign header shown with #2009SS stainless steel base converts any of the counter model Astro Pops or Pop-O-Golds to floor models.