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I have come to the conclusion that the area the theatre is in makes a big difference in per caps--even though my theatres are within 90 miles of each other, and we use same size, pricing scheme, ect. it varies--in my least "hungry" one, I can't seem to get more than $2.25--in my "hungriest" one I hover just over $3.60, the 2 closest theatres, in same county, both average $2.75+. I do have a bit different ticket prices in each town--but highest per cap theatre is also highest priced tickets, so can't even use that as a reason.

Mike,
How in the world could you not offer soda in the cans at your new theatre? Just think of the variety lost.
Congrats on a high per cap and keep up the good work
lance

by the way: we offer a good assortment of cans as well as the tap and a can of 12 oz is 1.50 and we're still selling a bunch of them as well as plenty of tap.

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Burney,

Your "per caps" seem phenomenal for a single screen. I was curious about your pricing? What do you charge for popcorn, soda & candy.

Ialso checked out your website. Your remodel looks great. I noticed that you appear to be closed Monday thru Thursday. Is this during slow seasons or ? Thanks.

SODA
12oz-$1.50
20oz-$2.00
32oz-$2.50
44oz.-$3.00 w/refill
Refills on 12, 20. & 32 oz sodas are $1.

BOTTLED WATER
20oz. $1.50

CAPPUCCINO
12oz $1.50
22oz.$2.00
No refills

POPCORN
46oz $1.50
85oz $2.50
130oz $3.50 w/refill
No refills on 46 & 85oz.

CANDY
Tootsie Rolls: 10 cents
Single red vines & gummi worms: 15 cents
Regular size candy bars: $1.00
Large candy bars: $2.00
(I have a very large selection of candy and sell quite a bit)

CASPERS HOT DOGS (These are a long, quality dog)
$2.50

BON BONS
$2.00

I am open Friday through Monday during the slow months. I was open every day all summer and much of the spring and fall. I will be open seven days a week beginning November 15th with Harry Potter for three weeks, and hope to play Santa 2 for a weekend, then open LOR2.

My theatre's restoration is nearly complete! The sign will be up soon. Then save again and buy new side curtains.


[This message has been edited by BurneyFalls (edited November 07, 2002).]

[This message has been edited by BurneyFalls (edited November 08, 2002).]

I forgot to mention my specials or deals as some prefer to call them.

Large popcorn and two 32oz sodas for $7.50. Free refill on the popcorn only (I sell alot of these)
Large popcorn and two 44oz sodas for $8.50. Free refill on both. (Sell quite a few of these also)
Hot dog and 32oz soda for $4.50
Kids tray with 12oz soda and $1 candy for $3.00
Kids tray with 20oz soda and $2 candy for $4.25
Currently running a short term special of Large 130oz popcorn and 32oz soda for $5.

Real butter on popcorn is 50 cents extra.

We average around $2.25 and with adult films as low as $1.50

Candy $1, 1.50 & 2.00

Popcorn 1 2 & 3

Pop 1 1.50 & 2

Small Nacho's $2.00 (really selling well now)

Single screen small town...

We Buy from our Local Gold Medal dealer who delivers and has decent prices, the fact that they deliver is a HUGE plus to me!


Tony.

Have your per caps risen since last post in 2002?

We offer free refill on large popcorn..and $1 refill on large soda/

I'm curious BurneyFalls how your current pricing, offerings, per cap compare to 2002 figures?

I open my new 4 screen in two weeks and have been going back through the archives for ideas and reassurance on some decisions I've made.

we have done as well as $2.50 depending on the film.

Single screen small town

Since 2002, I have raised most of my prices, reduced a cup size (soda that is) , and changed the names of my soda sizes. I still offer one free refill on large popcorns and large sodas and sell a lot more large sodas as a result. My average per cap for this quarter is $3.74.

Depends on location.

I have an 8-screen w/ arcade that does about $2.00/head.

I have a 13-screen w/ arcade that does about $2.25/head.

I have a 5-screen in a small town that does about $2.75/head.

I have a 5-screen that runs Spanish subtitled/dubbed product that runs about $3.75/head. Some days over $5.00.

5 screen and 4 screen first run
ticket per cap $7.76
concession per cap $3.10
small towns
new location not only is per cap up 10% from when i bought it but attendance up as well...ticket per cap up 20% ..

giving first class service with all digital and all 3d capability not afraid to ask for the money and have heard no complaint from anyone.
only comments are 'great the way you are running the theater'..no cell phones zero tolerance...love the picture love the sound (ap20 7.1)
town populations 9000 and 12000 respectively

my 2010 concession per cap is $3.36

I think our adding hot dogs and other sandwiches has helped even though they aren't high margin items like popcorn and soda. I think they drive those items. We also instituted half price refills on all sizes of pop and popcorn and we sell lots of those which helps.