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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

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