RMC Stadium Cinemas Purchases Portion of Village Square Mall

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Published on December 4 2018 10:56 pm
Last Updated on December 5 2018 10:52 am
Written by Greg Sapp

RMC Stadium Cinemas has completed the purchase of a section of the Village Square Mall in Effingham The eight-screen theater has operated in the mall for 21 years on a lease. The acquisition includes the existing theater, mall restrooms, surrounding store spaces, and the parking lot outside of the main theater entrance along 4th Street.

The announcement was released by RMC on their Facebook page Tuesday. Here's the release from RMC...

The added interior space will nearly double the size of the present theater, and allow for the construction of two additional auditoriums. Earlier this year, three of the eight existing auditoriums were converted to suites, which include large luxury seating with increased leg room. When completed, all ten auditoriums will feature the new luxury seats.Along with these updates will come reserved seating, which will allow guests to reserve their favorite seats days in advance online or at the theater.Plans also include a relocated concession area that will feature self-serve fountain dispensers, a lounge and a full kitchen with hot food service counter.

The addition of the kitchen will allow for an expanded menu beyond just popcorn and nachos. Food offerings at other RMC locations include chicken tenders, hot dogs, mozzarella sticks, and more. All of these items will be coming to Effingham when the new concession stand opens. Restrooms and hallways will also be completely redone with new wall and floor coverings, giving the theater a modern look. Outside, the entrance will be replaced along with new signage.

The parking lot lights will be updated to LED fixtures with additional lighting added to the building to brighten up the lot. Work will begin immediately, with the majority of the construction slated to be finished by May. Construction of the two new auditoriums will begin at the end of summer. The theater will remain open throughout the duration of the project.