Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema began in the heart of Texas in 1997. It is a food franchise that features a unique combination of movie theater and restaurant. The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema franchise shows the best first-run and independent films and offers an extensive menu of fresh, handmade dishes and a wide selection of beer and wine.

Imagine a traditional movie theater where rows of seats alternate with bench-style tables. Once seated, customers order from a menu that offers hamburgers, fresh salads and pizza, as well as beer and wine. A friendly wait staff takes their orders and brings the food to their seats. Customers can continue to order during the movie by writing their request on paper and attaching it to clips on their table. The waiters quietly collect and deliver these orders without distracting from the movie. In addition to offering this comfortable, full-service environment, the Alamo is recognized worldwide for its eclectic programming, award-winning food, and one-of-a-kind special events. Everyone who visits the Alamo agrees: It’s not just a movie, it’s an experience.

Whether you already own a theater or are looking to build your own Alamo as a retrofit or from the ground up, our food franchise system offers the help you need to build your own success. We offer assistance on many levels to our franchisees including real estate and site selection assistance, layout and design resources, construction manuals, pre-opening and ongoing assistance, comprehensive in-house and on-site training programs and much, much more.