Operating profits at the Odeon cinema group in Ireland fell 30% even as popcorn and sweets buoyed sales.
Accounts filed by United Cinema International Ireland Ltd show operating profits fell to €494,000 last year on revenues up 4.5% to €34m. The accounts give a rare insight into the importance of popcorn and soft-drink sales to cinema firms.
Source: Odeon cinema firm profits fall despite popcorn sales | Irish Examiner