We Took Out A $1 Million Loan To Buy A Movie Theater — Now It Brings In $550K A Year
In 2022, Matt McClanahan and Lauren McChesney purchased Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre, America's oldest drive-in movie theater. Today, it brings in nearly $550,000 a year. Here's how much it costs to run. Produced and Edited by: Lauren Shamo Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark Senior Director of Video: Jessica Leibowitz Camera: Jeff Springer Animator: Christina Locopo, Alisa Stern Reporter: Sophie Caldwell Additional Footage: Getty Images, Lauren McChesney, Matt McClanahan, PhoenixFire Media Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: http://cnb.cx/2kxl2rf Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities? Sign up for Smarter by CNBC Make It's new online course, How to Build a Standout Personal Brand: Online, In Person, and At Work. Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $67 (plus tax). Offer valid through September 2, 2025: https://cnb.cx/4nZtNrX About CNBC Make It.: CNBC Make It. is a new section of CNBC dedicated to making you smarter about managing your business, career, and money. Connect with CNBC Make It Online Get the latest updates: https://www.cnbc.com/make-it Find CNBC Make It on Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on threads: https://cnb.cx/threadsCNBCMakeIt Find CNBC Make It on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBCMakeIt #CNBC #CNBCMakeIt #HowIMadeIt We Took Out A $1 Million Loan To Buy A Movie Theater — Now It Brings In $550K A Year
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