B&B Theatres, the largest family-owned and operated movie theater company in the United States, is thrilled to announce that it will assume operations of the AMC Classic 10 in Warrensburg, Missouri, effective October 31.
This acquisition reflects B&B Theatres’ ongoing commitment to providing exceptional entertainment experiences for communities across the country and a reinforcement of their regional position in the Midwest. The Warrensburg location will continue to offer a wide variety of first-run films, special events, and enhanced concession options to moviegoers. B&B Theatres is dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition.
“We are excited to bring our signature brand of hospitality and entertainment to the Warrensburg community,” said Bob Bagby, CEO of B&B Theatres. “Warrensburg is a B&B kind of town and we can’t wait to begin building strong relationships with our new guests and delivering the magic of cinema for years to come. Our partners at Samco share our commitment and enthusiasm, and we’re so grateful for their support.”
Samco Properties, based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is the parent company of the ownership of the cinema and has been in business for 42 years. Samco is a family-owned business which owns and operates commercial real estate in 22 states. The company is investing over $2 million to upgrade the Warrensburg cinema to create a first-class entertainment experience for the community. Samco is proud to have B&B Theatres assuming operations of the Warrensburg cinema and looking forward to completing the renovations which will take place to make the Warrensburg cinema a new and exciting place to enjoy the shows!
B&B’s continued growth plans over the next 24 months include new builds in Joplin, MO, Grand Island, NE, and at American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ, and the company has several other potential projects in various phases of conversation and development.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about grand re-opening festivities, exclusive promotions, and more. For additional information, please visit www.bbtheatres.com.
About B&B Theatres
B&B Theatres has been family owned and operated since 1924 when Elmer Bills Sr. opened a movie house in Salisbury, Missouri where the future Mrs. Bills played the piano for silent movies. During the company’s 98 years, and four generations of family involvement, it has seen the coming of sound, color, Technicolor, stadium seating, multiplexes, recliners and digital cinema.
B&B Theatres is the 5th largest theatre chain in North America and the largest privately held, operating over 550 screens at locations across fifteen states: Kansas, Iowa, Florida, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Nebraska, and (now!) Ohio.