| (Non-convention events only)
The Convention & Entertainment Facilities
Department retains the right to any and all merchandise
sold within the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Merchandise Products are classified in
two categories:
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1) |
Event, concert, or featured
attraction merchandise items which bear the
name or logo of this event or featured performers
or speakers. |
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2) |
Merchandise products which include,
but are not limited to, T-shirts, hats, books,
records, tapes, programs, jewelry, household
or automotive items, sporting goods, apparel
items, and etc., which are not related to
the theme of the show or event. |
Merchandise Policy:
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| a) |
The established merchandise rate for
the George R. Brown Convention Center shall be 25%
of the gross sales (excluding applicable state sales
tax) for profit and non-profit vendors. |
| b) |
The facility manager has the flexibility
to establish a flat fee or per capita rate. These
fees/rates should be based on the merchandising
history of the event or event type as established
in the facility or through act checks in other comparable
facilities/markets. |
| c) |
When a percentage is used, merchandise
will be inventoried by the Event Manager or
other designated Convention & Entertainment
Facilities Department employee prior to any sales.
No additional merchandise shall be brought in and
added to the pre-sale inventory without being counted
by the event coordinator. A final inventory will
be conducted after merchandising sales close to
determine gross sales and the percentage to be collected. |
| d) |
Flat fees will be collected prior
to the event or listed on the client’s Event
Service Billing. |
| e) |
Per capita fees will be collected
immediately following the closing of the box office
so a box office statement may be obtained and exact
attendance can be determined. Note: Per capita fees
will be assessed on total attendance, not just paid
attendance. |
| f) |
Sales tax will not be collected by
the Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department.
This remains the responsibility of the vendor. |
| g) |
Vendors must supply their own sellers. |
| h) |
All merchandise fees are payable by
the close of the event and guaranteed by the lessee
who has the ultimate responsibility. The fees should
be paid directly to the City of Houston –
Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department. |
| i) |
The Convention & Entertainment
Facilities Department Director reserves the final
right to determine which items are considered merchandise
under the guidelines of the contract. |
