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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas vs Doc Popcorn including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
| Start-Up Costs and Fees | ||
| Investment | $1,250,000 - $2,000,000 | $119,704 - $366,950 | 
| Franchise Fee | $75,000 | $15,000 - $22,500 | 
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% | 
| Advertising Fee | 0.8% | 1% | 
| Year Founded | 1997 | - | 
| Year Franchised | 2003 | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years +10 | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years +10 | - | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
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 Business Experience Requirements | ||
| Experience | - | We are looking for entrepreneurs who are independent, self-disciplined, persistent, hard working and confident. At the same time you should be fun and outgoing! | 
| Financing Options | ||
| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
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| Training & Support | ||
| Training | Austin, TX  Four weeks On-site Two weeks | - | 
| Support | - | * Marketing materials and advertising collateral provided - assistance to promote and drive your business. * The 'Doc is always in' helpdesk - get all your questions answered 7 days a week. * Efficient turnkey process - Depending on the model you choose, our real estate development team has a systematic approach to streamline the process and shorten the build-out time so you are making money as quickly as possible. | 
| Marketing | Co-Op Advertising National Advertising Regional Advertising Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails Additional Services: Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases Other Marketing Support: Pre-Show Media | - | 
| Operations | Average Number of Employees: 7 Full-time, 60 Part-time | - | 
| Expansion Plans | ||
| US Expansion | Yes | - | 
| Canada Expansion | - | - | 
| International Expansion | - | - |