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Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas.

Based on 2023 FDD · 7 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
67
B
Moderate-Low Risk
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Health Score
B
71/100
5/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $5.0M – $16.1M. Reported owner economics show $165K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$5.0M – $16.1M
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$165K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
64.1 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $125K franchise fee · 5.5% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$5.0M – $16.1M
MinMid: $10.6MMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$125K
Royalty Rate
5%
Ad Fund Rate
-
Total Burden
5.5%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
3
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
1.6%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
64.1 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$1.1M
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas vs. Real Estate Average

MetricAlamo Drafthouse CinemasReal Estate Avg
SBA Default Rate0.0%▲1.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return1.6%▼28.4%
Total Investment$10.6M$75K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2013-2013). 1 loans across 1 states.

Default Rate
0.0%
Low Risk
Total SBA Loans
1
1 states
Total Loan Volume
$2.5M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$2.5M
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
1
Paid in Full (100%)
0
Currently Active
0
Charged Off
$0
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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5 data-driven questions every Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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