Is it lawful for a theater to prohibit outside food?

Question

Does the right to refuse service give them the ablity to say no to outside food. What if for some medical reason you can't eat the food that is sold in the theater (expect the water). Then can you bring your own food?

Answer 1

What kind of theater are you talking about, a movie theater or a stage theater?
But this really doesn't matter, the owner of the place can set the rules, it is not a place where you must be, so if you don't like the rules go somewhere else.

But what is so difficult on not eating or drinking for a short period of times, if you have a medical condition I am sure you'll find a place where you can store special water or food.

Answer 2

When you purchase a ticket, you are agreeing to the theater's terms of service, so they do have a right to refuse a sale of a ticket based on outside food being in conflict with that. They can do this because refusing service based on that is non-descriminatory. The inability to eat theater food based on medical purposes is ok because you are not depriving the said person of any kind of urgent medical necessities. Plus, who would really want to eat that overpriced garbage anyhow?

Answer 3

when you enter a movie theater you are entering a privately own space, they have the right to set any rule providing that it does not infringe upon basic human rights.

Stating that no outside food is allowed does not infringe upon such rights, and thus the theater can reserve the right to refuse service. Food sales are an integral part to the success of the theater, bringing in outside food negatively impacts their business, therefore they can justly refuse you entrance.

Answer 4

A theater, like many other businesses is a "private" enterprise. They can, and do enforce their own polices regarding activity within their establishment. As long as this "policy" does not violate civil rights, or other established laws, it can be enforced. The business can also demand that one who violates this policy, vacate the business immediately. If you do not agree with the practices of a business, then use another, and impress on your friends to do the same. In the scenario you describe, I believe mediation would be in order. Advise the manager of your particular situation and quite possibly a compromise could be reached. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

I continually deliver my own snacks to the flicks. Saves a bunch of money. I only stick some beverage and popcorn and maybe a candy handle right into a shoulder bag. i've got on no account run into issues via fact that theaters in my section do no longer seek bags. there is not any rule that say you lots with the aid of your treats on the action picture coach.

Answer 6

That's their policy~ they are entitled to have their own policies for what comes into the theater ~ Not to mention they have their own concession stand and they want to make money~ If you cannot eat what they offer, have your doctor write a note explaining the reasons and give that a try~ If that doesn't work, rent a video.

Answer 7

Yes. They can make any rules they like about how service is provided, and what you can do. They can ban you if you don't have shoes on, or you are wearing shorts, or you bring your own food.

They cannot make rules that go against the ADA, or other protected classes - so they couldn't ban all african americans for example. Otherwise, they have plenty of room to make rules.

Answer 8

Yes. It's private property. They can set the rules within their own business legally.

Carry a secret small health bar and nibble if humgry.