Today's random question: popcorn or candy at the movie theater?
@GaryPoole On average, the profit margin for fresh movie theater popcorn can be upward to 80 percent. This is massive, especially considering the markup (see: how to calculate markup). It's not uncommon to sell popcorn at a markup of a whopping 1,275 percent.
@dauphin87 that's because just about the only revenue movie theaters make is from concessions, not ticket sales. And movie theater popcorn just tastes better, like hot dogs taste better at a baseball game.
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@GaryPoole I worked part-time at a movie theater in 2012 after I sold my business. I had and still do have an online job, but I was bored only working 20 hours a week. working at Regal Theater was quite an experience.
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I had crazy second jobs like that too. The best/memorable experiences.
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