Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Marcus Corporation is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries. The company has two operating divisions: Marcus Theatres® and Marcus Hotels and Resorts.
Marcus Theatres is the seventh largest theatre circuit in the United States and owns or operates nearly 665 movie screens in seven states throughout the Midwest. The company also provides film buying services for an additional 183 screens operated by other owners. The company has 13 72-feet-wide UltraScreens® at select theatre locations and continues to expand new food and beverage concepts to additional theatres in its circuit. Digital 3D technology is now available at more than half of Marcus Theatres’ first-run locations and the company continues to introduce other alternate forms of entertainment to attract new audiences beyond traditional moviegoers. The company’s theatres are the leaders in a vast majority of its markets.
Marcus Hotels and Resorts owns or manages a distinctive portfolio of 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in ten states. Its upscale, full-service hotel and resort properties range from convention hotels and historic downtown masterpieces, to contemporary properties and a luxury resort with championship golf courses. Many properties offer signature food and beverage concepts, spas and other amenities.
With approximately 5,200 rooms, the division plans to expand primarily through management contracts, but may also make equity investments in managed properties.
As The Marcus Corporation approaches its 75th year in 2010, the company remains committed to building shareholder value.
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