Powered by LevrNAICS 512132: Drive-In motion picture theaters
NAICS 512132 is the industry code for drive-in motion picture theaters. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for technology and start your application when you are ready.
What 512132 covers
Drive in motion picture theaters show films outdoors to audiences in their cars. Most are seasonal and earn much of their revenue from concessions.
Included in this code
- Drive in movie theaters
- Outdoor cinema operations
- Seasonal drive in screens with concessions
Not this code
- Indoor theaters: see 512131 Motion picture theaters (except drive-ins)
- Outdoor festivals: see 711310 Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events with facilities
- Amusement parks: see 713110 Amusement and theme parks
Businesses that use 512132
Financing for this trade
Drive ins use SBA loans for land and equipment loans for projection. Lenders look at seasonality.
Apply for funding with AIIs 512132 the right code for a drive in theater?
Yes, if you show films to audiences in their cars outdoors. Indoor theaters use 512131. Pop up outdoor screenings run as events may use 711310. The closest alternatives are 512131 (motion picture theaters) and 713110 (amusement and theme parks). Use whichever matches your largest revenue stream, and keep it consistent across tax filings, SBA forms and lender applications.
What is the SBA size standard for 512132?
The SBA size standard for 512132 is $13M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. A drive in theater at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.
How are drive in theaters financed?
Land is the major asset, financed with SBA 504 or real estate loans, while digital projectors and screens use equipment loans. Lenders look at seasonal attendance and concession sales. Businesses within the $13M SBA size standard can also use SBA 7(a) loans of up to $5 million for working capital, equipment or a buyout, and SBA 504 loans for owner occupied buildings.
What does NAICS 512132 cover?
Drive-In motion picture theaters. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 51 Information, 512 Motion picture and sound recording industries, 5121 Motion picture and video industries, 51213 Motion picture and video exhibition.
What financing do NAICS 512132 businesses use?
Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for technology businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.
Where do I put NAICS 512132?
On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.