The saloon doubled as the theater's de facto concession stand, and many customers frequented both buildings.

A screen was erected at one end of a fenced-in lot while an elevated projection booth was built across from it.

He launched numerous promotions, including giveaways of china, glassware, flatware, turkeys and hams.

While still a boy, he ran the miniature train around the playground at Ronnie's Drive-In, entertaining the small children in attendance.

Fred debuted another family-friendly idea with pony rides at the 66 Park-In, which Wehrenberg had purchased from Flexer Theatres in April 1948.

New theaters opened their doors to guests in Springfield, Osage Beach and Cape Girardeau, MO.

He became president of the theatre operating company in 2001 and worked with the team to help expand the circuit and its innovations.

Both "Galaxy" locations also are home to "Freds Drive-In," a food court designed like 1950s diners, that serves pizza, chicken fingers and toasted ravioli.

[citation needed] They also feature "Now Playing" Family Entertainment Centers and separate party rooms.

[citation needed] On November 21, 2016, it was announced that the Wehrenberg Theater chain would be acquired by Marcus Theatres.