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THE MARKET OPPORTUNITY

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas is not only one of the nation's oldest cinema-eatery concepts that show first-run films, but it is also the only franchised movie theatre chain and the only franchise concept that offers the unique combination of theatre and restaurant. The cinema-eatery concept is growing in popularity throughout the country. Some consider it the future of the movie industry and Alamo is well positioned. Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas saw same-store-sales for stores open over 2-years increase 8.7% in the 53-week period 2008 versus the 52-week period 2007. Average Gross Sales of Venues opened at least 24 months was $5.3 million for 2008.

“Our peers at the largest cinema chains in the world are saying the cinema-eatery concept is what is going to propel the industry forward,” said President and CEO John Martin. “There are a lot of people who are trying to dip their toes in the water with the concept, but we are the oldest cinema-eatery concept in the country when it comes to showing first-run films and the only one franchising. You're getting the best of both worlds at Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, whereas the popcorn and soda theatre dynasties are suffering.” Entertainment Weekly has called the Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas the “The #1 Theatre in the Country Doing it Right.”

With the continued emergence and established success of the first-run cinema eateries throughout the country, it is apparent that there is growing consumer demand for this concept. While the traditional multiplex remains a staple of the American “movie-going” experience, first-run cinema eateries are attracting customers with services and experiences unique to its business category. Consumers have answered these unique service offerings with increased demand.

THE REVIEWS ARE IN!

“The Alamo Drafthouse theater is by far the best movie theater I’ve ever been to.”
SlashFilm.com, March 17, 2008

“There’s no better way to see a movie than at the Alamo Drafthouse…”
The Film Panel Notetaker Blog, Brooklyn, NY, March 14, 2008

“The Alamo Drafthouse chain of theaters is officially the best theater chain in all of America. Yet another rumor confirmed!”
First Showing, Colorado Springs, CO, March 11, 2008

“…one of the finest places in the country to watch a movie.”
Ann Hornaday, film critic for the Washington Post, March 28, 2008

Disclaimer: None of the communications made through this web page should be construed as an offer to sell any Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, Ltd. franchises in, nor is any such communication directed to, the residents of any jurisdiction requiring registration of the franchise before it is offered and sold in that jurisdiction. No Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, Ltd. franchises will be sold to any resident of such jurisdiction until the offering has been exempted from the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such jurisdiction and the required Franchise Disclosure Document (if any) has been delivered to the prospective franchisee before the sale in compliance with applicable law. If you have any questions concerning the registration status of franchises in your jurisdiction, please contact us. We are not currently offering franchises in the following U.S. states; Alaska, Hawaii, North Dakota and South Dakota.