Reading Cinemas offers new path for movie theaters

Reading Cinemas in Murrieta is offering concession items via delivery with UberEats so people can now watch movies with their food and beverages replicating the feel of sitting in a movie theater. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
In mid-March, movie theaters across California were forced to close due to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s new orders regarding COVID-19. Local movie theaters have been struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic, because they have lost their revenue stream. Theaters have been trying to find new ways to create revenue and keep up with their bills.In May, Reading Cinemas in Murrieta began to offer concession items via delivery with UberEats. Their most popular concessions include popcorn, giant pretzels and fresh burgers. They are also offering gift cards for people to purchase online to support the theater business during this difficult time.“Me and my family ate at Reading Cinemas for dinner,” resident Vanessa Grimes said. “The Vegan K burger was deliciou
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