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Drive-in Movie Tips
- You may be making as little as 10% of each ticket sold when you are showing new releases during the summer blockbuster season. If you are selling out all season long, you could see a total profit of $100,000 to $150,000.
- You can find a portable radio on Amazon.com for less than $15, plus batteries.
- Some theaters offer the option to use the TuneIn Radio app to stream radio from your phone. Pair it with a portable Bluetooth speaker for flexible listening.
- Pre-order snacks, candy, and drinks, or bring your own outside food.
Drive-in Movie Insights
- According to the United Drive-in Theatre Owners Association, there are only 305 drive-in theaters still in operation.
- Drive-in movies have made a comeback during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
Drive-in Movie Experience
- Almost all drive-ins remain open during rain, storms, and other bad weather.
- The typical drive-in theater requires between 10-14 acres of land.
- Most modern drive-in theaters provide sound via FM radio.
Keep Your Car Battery Safe
- Let your car idle, recharging the battery, before you shut it off.
- Turn off all accessories and lights, including taillights, headlights, and dome lights.
- Bring a portable radio to enjoy the movie’s sound and turn off your car completely.
