Majestic Bay Theaters

What Majestic Bay Theaters does

Majestic Bay Theatres is a family-owned, three-screen independent cinema operating since October 13, 2000, in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. The company is owned by Elltaes Theatres LLC, with Chairman Kenny Alhadeff and co-owner Marleen Magnoni Alhadeff leading the business since acquiring the shuttered Bay Theatre property in March 1998. The triplex features a 220-seat main auditorium with stadium seating on street level and two smaller theatres upstairs, all equipped with Dolby Digital 5.1 and 7.1 sound systems, assistive hearing devices, and Captiview closed captioning systems for accessibility.

The core product is first-run movie exhibition with reserved seating, sold through the box office, the company's website, and Fandango. Supporting offerings include a curated Retro Nights program (with classic films selected via social media voting), private auditorium rentals starting at $500 for groups up to 220 people, physical and e-gift cards via a Veezi-backed POS, a free loyalty account system, accessibility services, and an email newsletter. The business serves a mix of individual moviegoers (primary segment), corporate groups, schools, non-profits, and private party hosts.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-ticket sales (adults $16.50, children/seniors/matinee $13.50) and concession sales (popcorn, Coca-Cola fountain, hot dogs, candies — no alcohol), with secondary streams from private event rentals and gift cards. The business employs 11-50 staff, operates cashless, and has served over 3 million guests across its 25-year history with no institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no expansion beyond its single Ballard location.

Name

Majestic Bay Theaters

Legal name

Majestic Bay Theatres

Website

https://majesticbay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Majestic Bay Theatres is a family-owned, three-screen independent cinema in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, offering first-run movies, private rentals, and concessions to individual moviegoers, corporate groups, schools, and non-profits since 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Movie Theater / Cinema Exhibition

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Screenings & Venue Rentals (Corporate, Parties) (MPADAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK)

Keywords

• Movie theater operations
• Cinema exhibition services
• Private event rentals
• Concession sales
• Movie ticketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from standard movie screenings at varying price points for adults, children, seniors, and matinee showings. The theater operates as a first-run cinema with typical studio release schedules.
2. Concession Sales: Revenue from popcorn, Coca-Cola fountain flavors, water, juices, hot dogs, ice cream, and packaged candies. Does not serve alcoholic beverages.
3. Private Event Rentals: Revenue from renting auditoriums for private screenings, corporate events, birthdays, and team-building events. Base rate starts at $500 per rental.
4. Gift Cards: Revenue from sale of gift cards that can be used at box office or concessions. Gift cards never expire and can be purchased online or in-person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Majestic Bay Theaters operates a three-screen cinema (triplex) in downtown Ballard, Seattle, offering first-run movie screenings with reserved seating, Dolby Digital 5.1/7.1 sound, and stadium seating. The business also rents its 220-seat main auditorium for private events including corporate gatherings, birthday parties, school groups, and non-profit functions, and operates a concession stand selling popcorn, fountain drinks, hot dogs, and candies.

Product overview

Majestic Bay Theatres is a three-screen cinema complex in Ballard, Seattle, offering a unified moviegoing experience. The core product is Movie Showtimes & Ticketing for first-run films with reserved seating in Dolby Digital sound. Supporting offerings include Special Screenings (retro and curated films), Gift Cards (physical and e-gift), Private Rentals (events up to 220 guests), a Loyalty Program, Newsletter Subscriptions, Corporate & Group Events, and Accessibility Services. The theatre operates a cashless payment system accepting credit/debit cards, tap-to-pay, and gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Movie Showtimes & Ticketing First-run movie screenings with reserved seating in a triplex featuring a main stadium-seating auditorium and two smaller upstairs theatres. Tickets available for adults ($16.50), children ages 12 and under ($13.50), seniors ages 62 and over ($13.50), and matinee showings ($13.50). All auditoriums feature Dolby Digital 5.1/7.1 sound.
• Private Rentals Auditorium rentals for private parties, birthdays, corporate events, and team-building. Base rate starts at $500 and accommodates up to 220 guests. Includes concession stand access; outside food and beverages not permitted.
• Gift Cards Physical and e-gift cards available for purchase. Cards never expire and can be used at the Box Office or concessions stand. Physical cards can be purchased in-person (daily 3-7pm) or online with mail delivery within 48 hours; e-gift cards available through Veezi platform.
• Concession Sales In-person concessions including freshly popped popcorn with real butter, Coca-Cola fountain flavors, waters, juices, hot dogs, ice cream, and packaged candies. The theater does not serve alcoholic beverages.
• Special Screenings

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 million+ guests served over 25 years of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• iPic Theaters: Premium dine-in cinema concept with luxury seating, in-seat food and alcohol service, and a focus on elevated moviegoing experience. Direct competitor in the premium-independents niche with alcohol as a core revenue stream, something Majestic Bay does not offer.
• Landmark Theatres: Independently-focused arthouse and premium cinema chain; closest large-scale peer in positioning (curated films, premium experience, reserved seating). Competes for the same audience that values a premium independent moviegoing experience.
• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Premium dine-in cinema chain known for curated programming, strict no-talking policies, and on-site food and beverage service (including alcohol). Highly comparable to Majestic Bay's premium positioning and community programming, but with alcohol service and a much larger national footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Regal Cinemas: Major U.S. multiplex chain operating in the Seattle metro; competes for first-run moviegoers and corporate/private event rentals. Comparable as a national first-run exhibitor with reserved seating, though positioned at a lower experiential tier than Majestic Bay.
• Cinemark Theatres: Large U.S. movie theater chain operating across the country with premium-format and dine-in options. Comparable as a first-run exhibitor with reserved seating, with a similar three-screen-to-multiplex range of venue sizes, though typically at greater scale.
• Marcus Theatres: Mid-size U.S. regional cinema chain with premium amenities and reserved seating at many locations. Comparable in operating first-run theaters with reserved seating and concessions, but as a multi-site regional operator rather than a single-site independent.
• AMC Theatres: Largest U.S. movie theater chain; competes with Majestic Bay for first-run film audiences in the Seattle market, but at far greater scale and with broader programming across hundreds of locations. Comparable as a direct exhibitor of first-run studio films with reserved seating and concessions.

Others

• Fandango: Online movie ticketing platform and entertainment data provider that Majestic Bay integrates with for ticket sales. Comparable as a ticketing/ecosystem partner and adjacent service to the exhibition business, not a direct competitor.

Regional players

• SIFF Cinema (Seattle International Film Festival): Operates multiple cinema venues in the Seattle area focused on independent, foreign, and repertory film programming. Directly comparable as a local Seattle cinema operator with curated/special screenings targeting the same community-oriented moviegoer base.

Emerging players

• Grand Illusion Cinema: Single-screen nonprofit independent cinema in Seattle's University District focused on repertory, cult, and foreign films. Direct local comparable in size and programming philosophy (curated special screenings, community focus), serving the same Seattle moviegoer demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MajesticBayTheatres
• Facebookfacebook.com/MajesticBayTheatres
• Instagraminstagram.com/majesticbaytheatres
• TikToktiktok.com/@majesticbaytheatres?lang=en
• Xx.com/themajesticbay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/market-st-cinema-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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