Concessions are their source of income. Studios use their monopoly on granting film access to demand almost all of the money from ticket sales (something like 90% of the ticket price IIRC), so the theater doesn’t actually make that much off of movies.
Concessions on the other hand, especially stuff that costs pennies to make like soda and popcorn, are pure profit and are basically the only way many theaters can stay in business these days.
Concessions are their source of income. Studios use their monopoly on granting film access to demand almost all of the money from ticket sales (something like 90% of the ticket price IIRC), so the theater doesn’t actually make that much off of movies.
Concessions on the other hand, especially stuff that costs pennies to make like soda and popcorn, are pure profit and are basically the only way many theaters can stay in business these days.
Damn, capitalism sure is great and is definitely working