# Family-Friendly Dine-In Theaters The AMC Theaters 'Fork & Screen' is Designed for All Ages By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-07-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinein-theater References: [amctheatres](https://www.amctheatres.com/food-and-drink/dine-in/fork-and-screen) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/amctheatres) Billed as a "casual restaurant in a movie theater," the Fork & Screen program from [AMC Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amc-theatres) is a full-on [dine-in theater experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dennys-and-good-fortune). Fork & Screen theaters feature upgraded seating, a full menu of appetizers, entrees and desserts and seat-side service at the touch of a button. Fork & Screen is a dynamic dine-in theater concept available at select AMC Theaters locations across the United States. Fork & Screen is an example of a service that caters to the modern parent's busy schedule. By creating a hybrid establishment that saves [busy consumers time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-dinneroo) and effort, AMC Theaters has positioned itself as an engaging activity for moviegoers of all ages and distancing itself from the notion of theater food as unhealthy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dine-in Theater Experience:** The trend of combining dining and movie-watching experiences in one location presents an opportunity for innovative entertainment concepts. - **Enhanced Seating and Service:** The trend of offering upgraded seating and seat-side service in movie theaters creates opportunities to elevate the moviegoing experience and increase customer satisfaction. - **Convenience for Busy Parents:** The trend of providing family-friendly dining options in movie theaters caters to the needs of busy parents, offering a convenient and enjoyable entertainment experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore innovative ways to enhance the movie-watching experience by integrating dining options and providing upgraded seating and services. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of dine-in theaters to create unique dining experiences that combine entertainment and food services. - **Restaurant:** The restaurant industry can tap into the trend of family-friendly dine-in theaters by collaborating with theater chains to offer specialized menus and dining options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinema Snack Ordering Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preorder-concessions.md) - [Spicy Cinema Snack Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amc-theatres-summer-of-spice.md) - [Gourmet Theater-Branded Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amc-cinema-sweets.md) - [ADHD-Friendly Movie Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-for-adhd.md) - [Real-Time Movie Screening Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinefind.md) - [Knitting Screening Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitting-screenings.md) - [To-Go Theater Popcorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectly-popcorn.md) - [Popcorn-Focused Cinema Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bring-your-own-buckets.md) - [Theater-Quality Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amc-perfectly-popcorn.md)