[Left to right: Marcus Theatres’ Rob Novak, Cinema United’s Michael O’Leary, Santikos’ Rob Lehman]
Cinema United’s President & CEO Michael O’Leary and CinemaCon’s Director of Operations Matt Shapiro attended the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association’s 2025 Concession and Hospitality Expo from September 16-18 at the Westin San Antonio North in San Antonio, Texas.
O’Leary delivered a speech at the event focused on the importance of food and beverage innovation to the future of cinemas. He touted Cinema United’s recent Cinema Investment Report, which features examples of cinema owners big and small changing the food & beverage experience at the their theatres.
“Your innovative efforts, from redesigned lobbies and curated dine-in offerings to seasonal menus or seasonal cocktails, help transform a night out into a special occasion and continue to make going to the movies one of the most important entertainment value propositions,” said O’Leary.
