Studio Movie Grill closes in Indianapolis, refunds available for pre-purchased tickets
Studio Movie Grill has permanently closed its Indianapolis location due to a leasing issue, according to its parent company.
That location, featuring first-run movies and in-theater dining, had been in operation at the College Park Plaza Shopping Center at 3535 W. 86th St. for 10 years and was listed among Mashed’s list of “The Best Dine-In Movie Theaters In Every State.”
“After a tremendous effort from the SMG team to renew the lease and reposition the location for future reinvestment, the decision was made to conclude operations on 86th Street effective August 16, 2023,” the Dallas Texas-based company said Thursday in announcing the closure.
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Called SMG College Park, it opened October 2013 with 13 screens, spacious auditoriums and a contemporary bar and lounge area.
It was among facilities offering a monthly screening program designed for children with special needs and their families.
“Closing a location is never easy, but we needed to act swiftly when we couldn’t reach an amicable solution for SMG to stay,” SMG CEO Ted Croft said in a news release.
SMG said it plans to work with every team member affected by the closure and will proactively refund all pre-purchased movie tickets for upcoming showtimes. SMG guests can contact guestservices@studiomoviegrill.com.
Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on Twitter: @cherylvjackson.
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