Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
$ADCLF500 #501CategoryRecreation
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Recreation Businesses
Locations38
Franchisee Count20
Franchise Fee$125,000
Item 7 Low$13,330,166
Item 7 Midpoint$14,721,517
Item 7 High$16,112,868
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales.
Ad / Brand Fund0.5%
Sold Not Open6
ParentALMO Holdings, LLC
PE / InvestorAltamont Capital Partners
Founded2021
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business5
Began Franchising2021
HQAustin, TX
Executives14
LinksWeb
Main Phone(512) 861-7000
Emaillegal@drafthouse.com
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2023 · 2022 · 2020 🔒
Franchisor
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