Author Archives: admin
Business Policies and the Wrath of Khan: Part 2
Business Policies and the Wrath of Khan: Part 2 For the first few years I operated this theatre, I stayed with the standard wisdom of old-time Drive In owners (the ‘If-it-ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-it’ crowd): charge less for admission than indoor theatres and … Continue reading
The 2011 Season In Review
The 2011 season ended with a bang on Labor Day with the dawn and the end of our annual Dusk-To-Dawn show. Normally I stay open a couple of weekends into September, but this year
Business Policies and the Wrath of Khan Part 1
When you operate any small business, you have to set your prices and business policies such that you can have a reasonable chance to pay the bills, make necessary investments to maintain and improve the business, and maybe earn a … Continue reading
Crossing the 35MM/Digital Rubicon
Years ago, Drive Ins in the north could count on three solid months of business (weather permitting) from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Hollywood released a stream of blockbuster/popular movies throughout that period and they made large print … Continue reading