AMC Theatres to enter the candy business with own brand of movie treats

Getting candy at the movie theater may be less expensive after AMC Theatres announced it will introduce its own brand of treats later this year or early 2024.

AMC Chairman & CEO Adam Aron made the announcement during an earnings call last Friday.

"We noticed recently as a result of the pandemic and the supply chain shortages that candy manufacturers had increased their price to us by a huge amount," he said. "Some candy makers increasing their cost for wholesale candy as much as 33% in a one-time bump."