1. http://www.flickr.com/photos/iain/8411228800/sizes/c/in/photostream/

2. The national average for a movie ticket is
$7.93 that’s up from $5.39 in 2000 and $7.89
in 2010.
Sanford Business school and UC Santa Cruz did a
study that shows that higher concession prices
ensure that movie ticket prices don’t go too
high…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/iain/8411228800/sizes/c/in/photostream/

3. MOVIEGOERS should be
permitted to bring their
own SNACKS to movie
theaters…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/caveman_92223/3346906435/sizes/z/in/photostream/

4. Movie theaters
make an estimated
85% profit annually
on overpriced
snacks.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57973238@N03/8576648163/sizes/c/in/photostream/

5. I’ve patronized IMAX
theaters 6 times this year…
2 Adults & 4 kids general
admission= $46.00
Concessions= $18 large
popcorn & 32oz drink
Total cost= $64.00

6. Moviegoers have 4 options:
Eat a filling dinner in advance
So
Hungry..
Growl….
Simply ignore your hunger pangs
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COMPLAIN directly to Movie theaters
to offer lower prices for families
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9674912@N07/3177929150/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45257015@N03/8479044833/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitneybee/21317746/sizes/m/in/photostream/

7. 3 Main Points:
• Movie Concession prices have
increased & aren’t budget friendly
• Why are movie theaters making an
estimated 85% profit on snacks
alone?
• What are the options, if any for
moviegoers on a budget?

8. I’ve already paid $7-9
for admission, why do I
have to pay DOUBLE for
snacks?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skippy/4016102/sizes/m/in/photostream/

9. AMC Theaters raised ticket prices:
Matinee= $9.50 to $10.50
Evening show= $11.50 to $12.00
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27524212@N04/4000327498/sizes/z/in/photostream/

10. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37387065@N05/4477742809/

11. Retail prices on items like hotdogs
& nachos are 9x’s what it cost
to purchase in a grocery store.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10957255@N08/5798843901/

12. Joshua Thompson from
Livonia, Michigan filed a class
action suit against AMC
Theater for charging him
$8.00 for a drink & candy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97715891@N00/4040368738/

13. In the past, Thompson brought his own
snacks, until the cinema banned outside
food in the theater.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97715891@N00/4040368738/

14. Purchase a Movie
Pass to save on
Admission.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23797059@N02/3687971867/

15. Attend a discounted movie theater like
Varsity Cinemas so you’ll spend less on
admission and not so much overall.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4937784264/

16. Wait until the movie is
released on DVD to
avoid the movie
theater experience
altogether…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77961177@N00/275256542/

17. Subscribe to Netflix after you’ve
complained to your local IMAX or AMC
theater about their high concession
prices and compare your experiences…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44124372363@N01/2996352995/

18. Summary
Moviegoers should be allowed to bring
their own snacks.
Movie theaters like IMAX & AMC charge
9x’s the retail price for snacks.
There are several options for
moviegoers on a budget.

19. Moviegoers can avoid being forced
to make life decisions at the
concession stand by being
permitted to bring their own snacks
from home while viewing their
‘paid’ movie…

20. A 30 Day trial of Netflix is $7.99 & you
can always pop your own popcorn and
add extra butter for free…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/anieto2k/5462519055/sizes/z/in/photostream/