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Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
Combination theater and restaurant
You've heard of "dinner theater"; now there's dinner movie theater. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema offers a unique combination of movie theater and restaurant. Customers can watch first-run independent films -- with no advertising -- while enjoying food and beverages, including appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, and salads along with a wide selection of beers and wines. The typical Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has four to ten screens with rows of seats and bench-style tables.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
1717 West 6th Street
Austin, TX 78703
512-861-7000
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1997 |
| Franchising since | 2003 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 125 - 175 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 66% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States
Costs
| Total Investment | $1,425,000 - $7,750,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $75,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $1,000,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $750,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Multi-unit operations experience
Restaurant operations background
Financially capable
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
1717 West 6th Street
Austin, TX 78703
512-861-7000
