Comment I want to open one (Score 1) 236
So I have always wanted to open one. There isn't one in my area for over 100 miles, and when I was growing up there were 10 of them with-in 20 miles. There is an old one that is closed down and has trees growing in the parking area, I would love to buy this one and reopen it, but I don't know who owns the land, or how much they would want for it or how much to offer for it, nor do I know where to start looking for this information. Obviously I don't know the business plan that works for a drive-in and I have never worked at one to build that experience. But for me, I think there is a major business opportunity. Technology can be used to turn this dying industry into a must experience attraction. The time is right, as cars have evolved (incredible sound systems), and everyone wants things to be greener (no AC needed if you are outside), and technology can make things cheaper (bluetooth car receivers, HD projectors, bright LED's, etc.). So can any of my fellow /.'s point me in a helpful direction? "Who moved my cheese?", shouldn't be used to classify an entire sub-market, real business owners should step up and see the vast opportunity in front of them and make the proper moves to get there.