USED to be that if you had a movie start at 7PM on a Friday night, you BETTER be there no later than 6-6:15 to get in the concession line. When we saw Top Gun Maverick, on a SATURDAY afternoon, we got there 15 minutes prior and were just third in the Concession line.
12 years ago, Jacksonville's last Drive In closed after making a KILLING. It HAD been a run down place that a family bought and cleaned up. They charged a flat fee of $5 per car. Popcorn was $ 2 for small $4 for large. Sodas were $2 and $4 also. Candy bars were $2. That place was SLAMMED on weekends. They closed only because the Owner had severe health issues. Was VERY surprised nobody took that ball and ran with it.