Luxor Cinemas Meppel B.v.

What Luxor Cinemas Meppel B.v. does

Luxor Cinemas Meppel B.V. is a privately held Dutch cinema operator (B.V.) headquartered at Kruisstraat 20, 7941 AN Meppel, Netherlands. It runs two cinema locations in the regional Netherlands market — its primary Meppel location and a second site at Burgemeester Goeman Borgesiusstraat 32A, Steenwijk, operated through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, Luxor Cinemas Steenwijk B.V. The core offering is film exhibition in auditoriums equipped with digital projection, surround sound, and recliner seating, with screenings available in 2D, 3D, and original-language (OV) with Dutch subtitles. Programming spans mainstream blockbusters, family films, Dutch-language features, and curated special events.

The business model blends multiple revenue streams: one-time ticket purchases across tiered pricing (standard €13.95, teen €10.95, child €9.45, morning €9-€10.50, 3D surcharge +€1.50, long-film surcharge), recurring subscription revenue via the €22/month Unlimited Card, food and beverage concessions, room rental (zaalverhuur) for corporate and private events, children's birthday party packages, Diner & Movie bundles with partner restaurants (De Beren Meppel, Sons & Daughters, Brasserie Zus en Zo), and pre-movie advertising sold through a Cinefox partnership that reaches 75,000+ annual visitors. Online ticketing is delivered through Ticketlab. The customer base is horizontally segmented across general consumers/families, seniors, women (Ladies Night), corporate clients, and private-event renters, targeted through the company's website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and segmented email newsletters. Accessibility is supported via the Earcatch audio-description system for visually impaired guests. The company holds no patents or formal certifications, has no disclosed funding rounds or external investors, and reports no revenue figures publicly.

Name

Luxor Cinemas Meppel B.v.

Legal name

Luxor Cinemas Meppel B.V.

Website

https://luxor.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Luxor Cinemas Meppel B.V. is a privately held Dutch cinema chain operating two regional locations in Meppel and Steenwijk, offering film screenings, an Unlimited Card monthly subscription, Diner & Movie packages, room rentals, and special events to local consumer audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cinema Exhibition

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent & Art-house Cinemas (MPADAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Content Exhibition (Live Broadcasts, Concert Films, Sports, Opera) (MPADAKAG), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), Cinema & Movie Ticketing (HSACALAD), Special Event Screenings & Pop-up Cinemas (MPADAKAE)

Keywords

• Cinema exhibition
• Movie theater operations
• Film screening services
• Subscription cinema access
• Private cinema room rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Meppel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual and group movie ticket sales at standard and premium pricing tiers
2. Unlimited Card Subscription: Monthly subscription at €22 per month providing unlimited film access
3. Food & Beverage Concessions: Popcorn, snacks, and drinks sold during screenings
4. Zaalverhuur (Room Rental): Cinema room rental for corporate presentations, private screenings, birthdays, and school screenings
5. Advertising: Pre-movie advertising shown to cinema audiences, reaching over 75,000 annual visitors, managed through Cinefox partnership

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Luxor Cinemas operates two regional cinema locations in the Netherlands (Meppel and Steenwijk) that show mainstream, children's, senior, music and women's-event film programming in auditoriums equipped with recliner seating, digital projection and premium surround sound. Its core commercial products are individual and group movie ticket sales, a €22/month Unlimited Card subscription for unlimited visits, food and beverage concessions, and Diner & Movie dining packages bundled with partner restaurants.

Product overview

Luxor Cinemas operates as a regional cinema chain with two locations in the Netherlands (Meppel and Steenwijk). The core product is film screenings in auditoriums with recliner seating, large screens, and premium sound. The company offers a subscription membership (Unlimited Card for €22/month), Diner & Movie dining packages with partner restaurants, and private room rentals for events and corporate functions. Additional offerings include children's birthday parties, Ladies Night events, Luxor Kids screenings, and Luxor Music concert presentations. The company also sells gift vouchers (Nationale Bioscoopbon, Cultuurkaart, Luxor Cadeaubon Deluxe) and offers business advertising opportunities. The ticketing system is powered by Ticketlab for online ticket purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Film Screenings Standard cinema screenings showing current movies in auditoriums equipped with recliner seats, large screens, and premium sound systems. Available in multiple formats including 2D, 3D, and OV (original language with Dutch subtitles), with segmented pricing for standard, teen, child, and senior audiences.
• Unlimited Card Monthly subscription program offering unlimited movie screenings for €22 per month, with discounted rates for specials and events. Includes benefits such as recliner seating, freshly baked popcorn, and premium picture and sound quality.
• Diner & Movie Arrangement Combined dining and movie package where customers enjoy a 3-course menu at partner restaurants (De Beren Meppel/Restaurant de Beurs, Sons & Daughters, Brasserie Zus en Zo) before watching a film at Luxor Cinemas, available at both Meppel and Steenwijk locations.
• Zaalverhuur (Room Rental) Private cinema room rental service for corporate presentations, birthday parties, school screenings, private film viewings, and exclusive premieres. Includes technical support, professional equipment, catering options, and flexible setup for groups of various sizes.
• Kinderfeestjes (Children's Birthday Parties) Specialized birthday party packages for children at the cinema, including film screenings with a kidstray of snacks (popcorn, Capri Sun, and a treat), optional dining at De Beren, and gifts for the birthday child.
• Ladies Night Special women's event featuring themed movie screenings with discounted tickets and exclusive experiences targeted at a female audience.
• Luxor Kids Special movie screenings and activities designed for children and families, including morning showings and kid-friendly content.
• Luxor Music Musical event screenings including concert films and live music presentations such as André Rieu's Summer Concert.
• Ochtendvoorstellingen (Morning Screenings) Early morning movie screenings offered at reduced prices, aimed at seniors (MAX) and other price-sensitive audiences.
• Zakelijk Adverteren (Business Advertising) Pre-movie advertising opportunities shown on the big screen before films, reaching over 75,000 annual visitors. Provided through the Cinefox partnership.
• Nationale Bioscoopbon Gift voucher accepted as payment for movie tickets and concessions at Luxor Cinemas.
• Cultuurkaart Cultural acceptance card that can be used for purchasing tickets at Luxor Cinemas.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De Beren Meppel (Restaurant de Beurs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiner & Movie partnership where De Beren Meppel provides 3-course dining experiences before or after movie screenings at Luxor Meppel. This partnership creates a complete evening out experience combining restaurant dining with cinema visits.
• Sons & Daughters (Meppel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiner & Movie partnership offering 3-course menus for cinema visitors in Meppel, providing an alternative dining option for the complete evening experience.
• Brasserie Zus en Zo (Steenwijk)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiner & Movie partnership with Brasserie Zus en Zo for Luxor Steenwijk customers, offering 3-course dining combined with cinema screenings.
• CinefoxcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCinefox manages regional advertising for Luxor Cinemas, displaying pre-movie advertisements from local businesses on the big screen. This partnership reaches over 75,000 annual visitors and provides a revenue stream for both parties.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vue Cinemas: Major Dutch cinema operator with multisite multiplexes. Comparable on core exhibition (2D/3D, recliner seating, events) and competes for the same mainstream movie audience and corporate/private room rental clients.
• Kinepolis: Leading European cinema chain with a Dutch footprint, including premium-format complexes. Competes directly on blockbuster programming, premium seating, and event/corporate screen rental in the Netherlands.
• Pathé Nederland: Largest cinema chain in the Netherlands operating multiple multiplexes with premium formats. Directly competes with Luxor for film allocation, moviegoers, and advertising spend in the Dutch exhibition market.
• JT Cinemas: Dutch independent cinema chain with theaters in multiple cities. Directly competes with Luxor on first-run mainstream programming, family events, and special screening bookings in the regional Dutch market.

Broad incumbents

• AMC Theatres: Largest cinema operator in the world with premium formats (IMAX, Dolby, recliners). Comparable as a benchmark for the Unlimited-style subscription program (AMC A-List) and multi-stream revenue model Luxor is pursuing.
• Cinépolis: Global cinema chain with premium formats (VIP, IMAX-like). Comparable on the premium recliner/SPA-style experience model Luxor promotes, and a useful benchmark for international scale economics in cinema exhibition.
• Cineworld / Picturehouse: Global cinema chain with multiple premium and event formats. Comparable as a broader incumbent demonstrating the multi-stream model (membership, events, advertising, room rental) that Luxor also runs across two locations.

Emerging players

• CineConcordia / FilmHuis (art-house cinema): Independent/art-house cinema in the Netherlands focused on curated programming, OV screenings, and local culture. Comparable to Luxor's OV offering, local documentary screenings, and community-oriented programming.

Regional players

• CineCity: Dutch regional cinema operator with multiple mid-sized locations. Comparable on the locally embedded, multi-auditorium cinema model with special events and family programming similar to Luxor's offerings.
• Wolff Groep (City Cinema's / Wolff Bioscopen): Dutch regional cinema group operating several independently branded movie theaters. Comparable to Luxor as a multi-site independent operator focused on local audience programming and event-based revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0VYJss8I2cYGEIaDaPjySA
• Facebookfacebook.com/luxormeppel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/luxor-cinemas-nl
• Instagraminstagram.com/luxormeppel

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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