Cinemas

Food service in the movie theater industry has exploded in the last ten years from popcorn and candy to full meals and even in-theater dinners. The increase in expanded menus is the result of declined ticket sales and an increase in entertainment options in the home. Theater owners have been searching for a new means to increase revenue and expanding their food menu is an inexpensive method for driving more sales. For more information on the transition from buttered popcorn to a full popcorn chicken meal check out this helpful blog post.

How does AutoFry fit in?

With the rise in demand for hot and fresh food items at the cinema, you need a plan to implement a food program with a low startup cost and high return on investment. The easiest, most cost-effective way to start a profitable food program is with the ventless kitchen technology of AutoFry. From crispy French fries to golden chicken tenders, you can serve up fresh food fast and keep your customers satisfied and coming back for more. Turning a trip to the movies into a full experience with food and drink not only boosts profits for your theater but also promotes a night out at the movies as an event—something in-home entertainment can’t match.

Because AutoFry is fully self-contained and ventless, you don’t need to spend money on costly renovations to add hoods or venting—all you need is counter or floor space and a plug, and you’re ready to go. Assuming you sell just ten orders of chicken fingers and fries each day, you can recoup your initial investment in under three months. What other piece of foodservice equipment can deliver that kind of return?

Quote from a satisfied AutoFry user!

"High ceilings throughout the building made it impossible for AMC to install conventional fryers and hood systems. Their addition of the MTI-40E allowed them to keep up with a high demand for fried foods without having hoods or vents. This has allowed them to add fries, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and more to their menu, providing their customers with a complete movie experience."

- AMC Manager, AMC Theaters, New York, New York

Check out our Menu Page for some tasty inspiration for your cinema!