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Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
The first Alamo Drafthouse Cinema opened its doors in 1997. A unique combination of movie theater and restaurant, the Alamo shows the best first-run and independent films and offers an extensive menu of fresh, handmade dishes and a wide selection of beer and wine. Entertainment Weekly voted the Alamo, "The number one theater in the country, doing it right". Come join the Alamo team!
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1997
Franchising Since:
2003
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
6
66.7%
Company-Owned Units:
3
33.3%
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Total Operating Units:
9
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
9
100%
In 2 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
9
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Texas
8
2. Virginia
1
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$1MM
Cash Investment:
$1.25-2.25MM
Total Investment:
$1,275-2,025K
Average Total Investment:
$1650K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$75K
Average Franchise Fee:
$75K
On-Going Royalty:
5%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
0.5%
Average Number of Employees:
7 Full-time, 60 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
28,000
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
10
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails
