Movie Theater input evidence register
45 numeric input paths with their assumptions, calculation bases and cited sources.
Case updated September 21, 2026. This technical appendix accompanies the complete case methodology and source register.
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A linked reference can support scope without confirming an exact forecast. Assumption entries identify values that still require local validation. Each field path identifies an input in the common business record.
- Model assumption
Authored three-screen opening allocation. The sources establish categories and constraints but do not verify assembly, projection, seating, concession, professional, distributor, insurance or reserve values.
capital.total · capital.low · capital.high · capital.items.0.amount · capital.items.1.amount · capital.items.2.amount · capital.items.3.amount · capital.items.4.amount · capital.items.5.amount · capital.items.6.amount · capital.items.7.amount
- Model assumption
Authored paid-admission path. Year three rounds 390 admissions × 7 days × 52 weeks × $19.50 to $2.768 million. Operator pages provide examples, not local attendance, mix, film terms or collection.
forecast.years.0.revenue · forecast.years.1.revenue · forecast.years.2.revenue · forecast.years.3.revenue · forecast.years.4.revenue
- Model assumption
Authored 48% pool for film rental, concession inventory, payment fees, refunds and admission-linked cost. Replace it with title settlements, product records and actual transactions.
forecast.years.0.costOfSales · forecast.years.1.costOfSales · forecast.years.2.costOfSales · forecast.years.3.costOfSales · forecast.years.4.costOfSales
- Model assumption
Authored owner-management, floor, projection, box-office, concession and cleaning schedule with employer-cost allowance. National wage and federal tax sources are context only.
forecast.years.0.payroll · forecast.years.1.payroll · forecast.years.2.payroll · forecast.years.3.payroll · forecast.years.4.payroll
- Model assumption
Authored rent, utilities, insurance, marketing, security, software, equipment service and repair schedule. It is not a property, utility, distributor, vendor or cash quote.
forecast.years.0.occupancyAndOther · forecast.years.1.occupancyAndOther · forecast.years.2.occupancyAndOther · forecast.years.3.occupancyAndOther · forecast.years.4.occupancyAndOther
- Model assumption
Authored admission-level break-even bridge. The $19.50 gross value, 390-admission day, 52% contribution and fixed cost must reconcile to separate streams, showtimes, film terms, refunds and collection.
unitEconomics.driver.model · unitEconomics.driver.low · unitEconomics.driver.high · unitEconomics.volume.model · unitEconomics.volume.low · unitEconomics.volume.high · unitEconomics.daysPerWeek.model · unitEconomics.daysPerWeek.low · unitEconomics.daysPerWeek.high · unitEconomics.fixedCostsMonthly · unitEconomics.contributionMargin · unitEconomics.ramp.startShare · unitEconomics.ramp.stepPerMonth · unitEconomics.ramp.horizonMonths