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Should out-side food be allowed in multiplexes?

Created by : Kavitha Shankar, Sr/Principal Coresspondent, ABC  | 02 28 2011 04:50:46 +0000
Industry : Radio, TV & Films
Keywords : food cost economic movie multiplexes multiplex popcorn
Activity:  347 views;  last activity : 03 28 2011 11:46:27 +0000

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As we go to watch a movie we already spend too much on tickets. Then there is an urge to buy pop-corn and coke and a lot more.. All this costs higher than what it has to ( I have never understood why )... Why can't we just take something from home or some shop instead there?? Is there any law which restricts this?? I am clueless.. But I know one thing if I was allowed to take something from outside it would be cheaper than what it is now.. Do you think the same?? Should out-side food be allowed in multiplexes?

 

 

  
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My answer is in my question.. I agree that food from outside should be allowed in the multi-plexes.. It would be more cost efficient for common public.
By Kavitha Shankar, Sr/Principal Coresspondent, ABC  02 28 2011 04:50:46 +0000
 
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Hi to everyone, OK I take a view on General effects of allowing the food from outside.. Multiplexes have to allow begs & others stuffs. who will watch that you all are consuming at the same time as no one can stop you to take your stuff during movie. LAST but not the least, WHAT ABOUT hygiene & clean environment and Canteen tenders ??
By Santosh Kr. Gupta, Business Development- International Market,  03 15 2011 07:07:34 +0000
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High operating cost and overheads are forcing these multiplexes to disallow outside food! They also view that those who visit them have larger propensity to consume, why not allow them to spend to regulate money flow?
By S. Muralidharan, Executive Director, Knowledge Foundation & Campus Around the Corner  | 03 28 2011 11:46:26 +0000
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It should be. In order to make extra money they sell their products more than at the double cost as compared to outside so one must bring food items from outside.
By anuradha , Education Coordinator, A to Z Technologies  | 03 28 2011 11:43:19 +0000
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yeah, Everybody has a right to carry out their business.........Let the multiplexes face the music.....
By VISHWA DEEPAK MISHRA, HR-Talent Acquisition Cum Business Development Manager, Leading IT Giant.  | 03 28 2011 10:17:33 +0000
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The reason is very simple we in India are not worried when it comes to cleanness in public places.
By Mallikarjuna Gupta Bhogavalli, Sr. Product Manager, Oracle India Pvt Ltd  | 03 15 2011 10:06:51 +0000
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^ i second that!
By Visakh P V, Freight Service Agent, FedEx  | 03 11 2011 20:20:32 +0000
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A sureshot YES
By Neha Choudhry, Content Writer, Service Magic Info Jobs (for Atoot.com)  | 03 02 2011 05:11:38 +0000
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YES,OFFCOURSE OUTSIDE FOOD MUST BE ALLOWED BECAUSE IT WILL BE AFFORDABLE FOR ALL CLASSES.
By rakeshbhatnagar , GM Projects., wig brothers india pvt.ltd.  | 03 01 2011 16:13:32 +0000
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Agreed Kavitha but the owners make their own laws .
By Vidhu Dar, CEO/MD/Director, Shiva's Retreat  | 02 28 2011 11:31:03 +0000
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Kavitha simply agree.
By Rathin Deb, Freelance Retail Consultant  | 02 28 2011 10:39:29 +0000
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Agreed Kavitha but the owners make their own laws .
By Vidhu Dar, CEO/MD/Director, Shiva's Retreat  | 02 28 2011 07:08:08 +0000
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I thing it is against fundamental rights. We should have freedom What, Where and How to eat. I appreciate you for rising this issue.
By Sanjay Kumbhar, Creative Head, Upcoming7  | 02 28 2011 06:33:55 +0000
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Yes.If its not allowed ,they shud charge reasonable rates.
By Visakh , Process Specialist,Portfolio Accounting Services, Envestnet Inc  | 02 28 2011 06:23:04 +0000
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yes, should be allowed out-side food in multiplexes, this may more people can go to multiplexes..........
By Shaji P R Nair, Manager-Fresh Food, EMKE GROUP  | 02 28 2011 06:19:25 +0000
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Obviously allow, people are coming for entertainment in multiplex or theatre. But if any problem regarding miss part of film due to the crowd, it should manage or organize accordingly. But food should allow.
By Virag Shah, Confidential  | 02 28 2011 05:24:55 +0000
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The price difference of the outside food & food available in the multiplexes is almost double. More over there are many people who do not eat outside food. The prices of food available in multiplexes should be made reasonable. Prepacked food/beverages cannot be sold more than their MRP.
By Sharad Tiwari, G. M. Marketing, News Today  | 02 28 2011 05:24:11 +0000
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Yes, It should allow outside food.
By Arati kumari Nayak, Senior HR Executive, Toostep  | 02 28 2011 05:11:47 +0000
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Yes. The food prices in the multiplexes are on a higher side. If outside food is allowed it will save some money for people and will give competition to food stalls in the multiplexes making them think to revise their prices. However the garbage should be disposed properly.
By Nilesh Pawar, Legal & Secretarial, Valencia Professional & Management Services LLP  | 02 28 2011 05:06:48 +0000
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I support your views, as it also serve one purpose that you will not miss any part

of movie due to time required to purchase the food items & cold-drinks, @ the

time of interval.
By SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Project Manager, Phadnis Infrastructur Ltd  | 02 28 2011 05:00:20 +0000
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Though it is easy to say yes from the consumers point of view ! Look at it from the business point of view. Multiplexes today have revolutionised the way you see movies. They have invested in technology and introduced a lot of comfort in terms of seating, ambience etc.not to forget the show timings which are very convenient nowadays. As santosh says. cleanliness and hygiene is yet another investment. You are not greeted with chips packets and chewing gum stuck to your seat or a rat running under your feet in multiplexes. So you are indeed paying a bit more for the comforts and the amenities. Remember the earlier days theatre where the screen would go blank suddenly or the AC would be switched off or you would find a soft drink bottle under your legs or a broken arm in your seat etc. ! compare that to the viewing pleasure in the multiplex today and you will understang why you need to pay a bit extra. Also i havent understood the fad of eating popcorn and sipping a soft drink while watching a movie. Why not eat your hearts fill outside before you drop in for a movie ? That way if the food stalls inside do not generate sales - then they will be forced to revise their prices automatically. Having said all this i do favour a govt. ordinance that decrees all multiplex owners to have a fixed 10% increase to the prices outside and not more.
By Jaygopal Raghavan, Marketing Manager, Landmark Group  | 03 19 2011 10:06:04 +0000
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that was our past when we were used to go for price first & had no worry for hygiene & cleanliness but not now as Indian consumers mature and take care of hygiene & other things too.


By Santosh Kr. Gupta, Business Development- International Market,  | 03 15 2011 10:39:24 +0000
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High cost is concern, compare the cost to other hygienic places not our home made food cost and at other end, it can be solved by having a affordable price & categorized food so where is point of allowing or not allowing the out side food
By Santosh Kr. Gupta, Business Development- International Market,  | 03 15 2011 07:13:44 +0000
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Consideration is up-keeping the Hygiene & Sanitation part.( Keeping the hall clean for the next show).

May be, smaller business is to grow on bigger one.(Canteen under cinema hall etc.)

Guys may not be bothered on spending more , just , for the sake of entertainment & fun.

Entertainment act may be permitting them to run contractor stall only ( I am not sure).

To make cinema hall different from home & feel that they are entertained nicely (service orientation etc).

Recreation is given prime consideration on such thing.
By KALIYAMOORTHY , Oil & Gas Area Coordinator, Undisclosed  | 02 28 2011 14:08:30 +0000
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The cost may be vary,what about the theatre canteen tender that man shoud also earn ,the thing we need is how much quality the food stuff is,all of us [not Me]will earn lots of money and we will be bargaining to a banana walla,I am not a theatre owener a commen man ,you can see a huge amount of money is leaving our hand,in shares,and many,,,,this argument is is not for the people who chats likes us in  computer,the poor man dont eat popcorn,even dont gom to theatre like this,there are many issues to talk in crores cheated from us in owr contry,I am a just commen Man,
By P.V.S.Jagath eesan, music Teacher, Nanganallur srisainatyalayam since1950  | 02 28 2011 13:38:04 +0000
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virag and shrikant, ppl dont have civic sense to keep place clean so allowing outside food will crete a mess
By srirang gollerkeri, Senior Recruitment Specialist with AimPlus Staffing Solutions  | 02 28 2011 07:05:06 +0000
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For hygiene and cleanliness this is required.Yes Government should ensure that the food sold is reasonable.Even the multiplex ticket rates also need to be brought down
By annsamrat , Director  | 02 28 2011 06:40:37 +0000
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virag, this will lead to a mess and moreover ppl dont have civic sense to keep place clean
By srirang gollerkeri, Senior Recruitment Specialist with AimPlus Staffing Solutions  | 02 28 2011 06:31:46 +0000
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when multiplexes have thier own foodcoutrts, why shud outside food be allowed??
By srirang gollerkeri, Senior Recruitment Specialist with AimPlus Staffing Solutions  | 02 28 2011 06:03:55 +0000
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