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 Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas 13809 Research Blvd., Ste 735 Austin, Texas 78750 |
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Business Description
The first Alamo Drafthouse Cinema opened its doors in 1997. A unique combincation 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
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 7 Full-time, 60 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 28
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
The first Alamo Drafthouse Cinema opened its doors in 1997. A unique combincation 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
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 4 | 57.1% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 3 | 42.9% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 7 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Texas | 7 |
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: | $750K |
| Cash Investment: | $1.25-2MM |
| Total Investment: | $1.6MM |
| Average Total Investment: | $1625K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $75K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $75K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | .8% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 28
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 8 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | Pre-Show Media | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Austin, TX | Four weeks | ||||||||
| 2. On-site | Two weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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Submit an online form to receive information from Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas.
• Marketing Brochure • Pre-Qualifier Application |
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