Alamo Drafthouse franchise opportunity

The first Alamo Drafthouse Cinema opened its doors in 1997, and provided 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”.

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%

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%

Average Number of Employees: 7 Full-time, 60 Part-time

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Information source: World Franchising