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I don't know about that, I think that the food vendors have a contract with the team owner (they give a flat fee for the year). ARA has the contract at some parks.

I went on an 8 ballpark tour in 2001 (just before 9/11). The most expensive beer I saw was in NYC (Houston is right up there now). Pittsburgh had the best selection.

Montreal had the lowest price (ballpark attendance was around 3500) (selection was limited to Molson and something else but it came in sizes up to 44 ounces).

Toronto had a Hard Rock Cafe that is flush with the ballpark (no entrance to the park fromt the restaurant but it provides an inside view of the park). I think that it cost $20(CND) to sit inside during the game but then most if not all of that was credited back in food/drinks.

In Houston, there are some bars right across the street from the new park (at home plate) and there are in/out priviledges so it is simple to go outside, catch some beers, and then go back into the park. I never did this but I would go to one of the bars where a friend would comp me some pints of Bass before going to the game.