Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is reopening its doors in the Dallas-Fort Worth markets this summer. All five locations that recently closed as part of the franchisee’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing will be owned and operated by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Set to reopen in rapid succession this summer are DFW’s Cedars, Denton, Lake Highlands, Las Colinas, and Richardson locations.
All affected venue staff will be made whole for lost wages that they were owed prior to the closures. The news comes amidst a surging box office this summer with movies like BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE, THE BIKERIDERS, and INSIDE OUT 2. “We were heartbroken to hear about the franchisee’s decision to close their locations in Dallas-Fort Worth and Woodbury, MN, but we immediately got to work to acquire these as Alamo Drafthouse owned locations,” said Alamo Drafthouse CEO Michael Kustermann.
“We’re so excited to reestablish Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for our teammates and local film communities in these great cities during an incredibly successful summer of moviegoing.” They are committed to supporting former DFW teammates adversely affected during the franchisee’s closings by offering past teammates first access to interviews for open positions. Those who are rehired will receive a more robust benefits plan with immediate eligibility, including access to daily pay, substantial 401k match, paid medical leave, accrued PTO, and free mental health services.
The company will host a soft opening with the first .
