Building a movie theater is a risky business. You will have to face competitors in the form of well-funded projects, which often have many unique ingredients. Prepare the right business plan and create your own unique cinema.
It is necessary
- - Distributor;
- - necessary equipment;
- - premises;
- - construction company-contractor;
- - working staff.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide what kind of cinema you want to build. If you are interested in a comprehensive screening of movie premieres, then you can become part of one of the big franchises, such as A-List or Alamo Drafthouse. They have specific rules about what buildings you can use, how the business should be started, and how much start-up capital is needed. However, they will need a share of the profit from your cinema. In exchange, they will provide you with the latest films and teach you how to work effectively.
Step 2
Prepare a list of the necessary things that will be needed to organize cinemas. Make sure you have ample room for seating and screens, billboards, ticket counters, and ancillary items such as toilets, projectors, popcorn machines, computers with access to a movie distributor, and regular snacks at the buffet.
Step 3
Agree on a loan loan with a bank or other lending institution. You will need to familiarize them with your financial plan, as well as demonstrate your methods of movie theater advertising and profit from the business. In case of joining a franchise, you will be able to get the necessary assistance in preparing the presentation and agreements with lenders.
Step 4
Check the building codes in your area before hiring a contractor to do the job. Start building a cinema according to all the necessary requirements. You must comply with all sanitary regulations, especially with regard to food storage and preparation, and be responsible when installing electricity, plumbing and telephone services.
Step 5
Hire employees. You will need mechanics to start the projector, cashiers, ticket collectors and cleaners. Contact your distributor and start organizing a movie screening of your first premieres.
Step 6
Place your ad for the movie theater on local online resources, newspapers, radio and television stations.
