FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Arlington Prepares to Welcome Newest Studio Movie Grill
Nine-screenmovietheatrecomplexin Lincoln Square to boost local economy,
createmore than200jobs
DALLAS (Nov.30, 2016) – StudioMovieGrill (“SMG”) isnearing completion of its newest crowd-pleasing theater complex in Arlington’sLincolnSquare.
SMG Lincoln Square will mark theDallas-based chain’s 25thlocationnationwideandits 13thinTexas, further expandingthe industry-leading company’sbrandandtrackrecordofcreatinganongoingpositiveeconomicimpact in its local communities. The newest theater issettoopenFriday, Jan. 20, justintimeforthefirst moviereleases of 2017, whichpromisestobefullofblockbusters.
The45,540 square-footestablishment – located at 452 LincolnSquare inArlington, Texas –willbeanupscalesocialdestination, encompassingninescreensfeaturing more than1,000luxury, custom-madeseats. SMGLincolnSquarewillofferguestsanenhancedmovie-goingexperiencewiththelatestinsightandsoundtechnology, housedinupscaletheatersfeaturingspaciousauditoriumswithfixedleatherloungeseatsandstadiumseating, individualdiningtablesandacontemporary-casualentryandbararea. ThenewestSMGwillofferatruemarriageofhospitalityandloungeexperiencesasthe brandcontinuestoincorporate fresh, innovative ideasintoitsconcept.
“It’sexcitingtobeexpandingourbrandintheArlingtonarea,”saidStudioMovieGrillFounderCEOBrianSchultz. “Welookforwardtocontinuingtooffernotonlythebestinfull-service, in-theaterdiningforlocalresidentsbutalsofurtheringourcommitmentto beingatruepartnerinthecommunitybyprovidingourneighborsinArlingtonwith numerouseconomicopportunities.”
Dozensoflocalconstructionworkershavebeenhiredtocompletethetheater, whichwillbecomeanewanchorandtraffic drivertothemixed-usedevelopmentintheArlingtonEntertainmentDistrict,convenientlylocatedoffInterstate 30 andCollinsStreet. SMGhashistoricallyproventobeaboontosurroundingretailersthroughitsabilitytoreinvigoratethearea, provideadvertising 365 daysayearandincreasethevolumeofcustomerstonearbyestablishments.
“StudioMovieGrillisthebest-in-classtheaterdiningoperatorinthecountry, sowecouldn’t be more pleasedtowelcomethemtoLincolnSquareasitsnewestanchor,” saidSusan Alexander, Property Manager.
SMGisactivelyhiringnew teammembersfor more than 200 front and back-of-housepositions. Prospectiveemployeesareencouragedtoapplyin-persontoGeneralManagerTaddMansillaorhisteamatthetheater’semploymentofficeat452 LincolnSquare in Arlington from 10a.m. – 7p.m.Mon-Sat,orthroughtheSMGwebsiteatstudiomoviegrill.com/careers.
AboutStudioMovieGrill
StudioMovieGrill(“SMG”) modernizedthetraditionalmovie-goingexperiencebycombiningfirst-runmovieswithfull-service, in-theaterdining. Establishedin 2000, SMGhasswiftlygrownto 25locationsin 10 states.Theleaderofin-theaterdiningexhibition,thecompanyrecentlyannouncedamajorexpansioninitiativewithplansforadditionalsitesthroughoutthecountry. SMGnowranksas the 20th-largestexhibitorintheU.S.andwasNo. 14 inticketsalesnationallyfor 2016. Foradditionalinformation, visitstudiomoviegrill.com.
About Lincoln Square
Located in the heart of the Arlington Entertainment District, Lincoln Square is a premiere shopping destination offeringa neighborhood atmosphere with amodern mix of shops and restaurants. Lincoln Square is owned byShopCore Properties, a Blackstone Real Estate affiliate.For more information, visitlincolnsquarearlington.com or facebook.com/lincolnsquareTX.
MediaContacts:
LynneMcQuaker, Senior Director PR & Outreach, StudioMovieGrill, (972) 388-7888,
LaddBiro, ChampionManagement,972.930.9933;