Pirate Cinema has been a staple in the community for generations now. We have been here for the community providing affordable tickets and concessions during the worst economical times because we know how important it can be to escape the stresses of life. Film has a magical ability to make you forget about all your worries, even if it’s just for a little bit, that time can be invaluable.
We work hard to keep our cinema clean and looking great to keep a warm and welcoming environment for all of our patrons. This week we have been dealing with the issue of overgrown trees blocking the visibility of our marquee. We understand this can pose a few problems and are exploring different options on how to tackle this nuisance.
Understanding the Impact of Overgrown Trees
We know that the reduced visibility of our signs can affect new and returning customers. Patrons that haven’t visited us before might not even recognize our establishment as a cinema is they can’t see our signs and what we offer. If our loyal customers happen to be passing by in their vehicles, they can’t see what movies are currently showing our what surprises we have coming in the near future.
Overgrown branches have been known to get so heavy that they snap right off the tree and fall below, potentially harming people walking by or standing below. Also storms can cause a lot of these big branches to break off and damage our property, resulting in heavy repair bills. Pirate Cinema management would be really shook up if anyone ever got hurt by one of these rogue branches, not because of the liability we would face as a business, but because we care about the health and safety of our loyal customers.
Furthermore, the importance of maintaining a clean and inviting exterior is very high for us. We want to remain as the most popular and luxurious cinema in the area and we know that keeping a tidy appearance reflects positively on our brand.
Broader Implications on Business
The first thing that is going to suffer from all of this is the visibility of our theater. But it’s not just about looks. It’s a direct hit on our ticket sales, which is a big source of our income. With our beautiful marquee being hidden by trees, random passerbys aren’t going to be lured in by it’s astonishing allure. We will surely see a dip in ticket prices as a result.
But it won’t just be decreased ticket sales we suffer from. Our concession stand will also feel the burn. We always order a surplus of soda, popcorn, and candy as to make sure our customers’ bellies stay happy. Concessions account for nearly 30% of our profits and keeping too much of a surplus could lead to expired products and unnecessary waste.
So now a difficult decision has to be made. There are many trees that surround the cinema and they are large. These factors make any tree trimming job more difficult for any seasoned arborist which will also increase the cost to hire a professional. But we believe paying good money for professional tree trimming greatly outweighs the loss in revenue we would surely experience if we left these green giants to continue to grow.
Exploring Tree Trimming Solutions
We called around to a few highly reputable tree trimming services and got different bids. Some were very cheap and some were quite expensive, in our opinion. One guy took the time to explain to us the importance of hiring a trained professional tree trimmer. They explained that an expert uses special pruning techniques that enables the tree to heal from its wounds in the best and most healthy ways. Additionally, they will identify the right spots on the tree to make the cut, so a new branch can eventually re-grow in that area in the future.
They explained that an untrained and cheap service can make the wrong cuts in the wrong areas resulting in a diseased tree that cannot recover, dies, and has to be removed. You see leaving a dead and dying tree around other healthy trees, he explained, puts the other trees at risk of catching the disease and dying also. We we very impressed with the company named, palm desert tree trimming. We discovered that these guys had a lot of experience dealing with trees in city environments. Their owner grew up in Palm Desert, CA and had many contracts with local commercial businesses such as golf courses and cities. They often helped the City of Palm Desert maintain the thousands of palm trees the City was responsible for that their public works department couldn’t reasonably handle.
The tree contractors helped us navigate all of the local tree trimming regulations that the City had enforced and made sure that all of the cutting took place safely. What really impressed us was their eco-friendly solutions. They mulched up all of the trimmed branches and told us that they use the mulch to help fertilize plants, fill in holes left from stump grinding and tree removal, and general landscaping purposes. They were able to recycle all of the debris.
Environmental Responsibility and Engagement
Here at Pirate Cinema we are committed to environmental stewardship. Not only are we a pillar of film entertainment but also as a testament to environmental responsibility. Our mission isn’t just about showing movies on the big screen but about writing our own story on protecting the environment.
We reflect these messages directly in our business practices. We use energy efficient lighting the reduce our carbon footprint and eco-friendly concession packaging. We truly work hard to stay committed to keeping our theater as green as possible.
At Pirate Cinema, we prove that using sustainable practices can work hand in hand with being a profitable and environmentally responsible establishment. We don’t just sell tickets to movies, we invest in a future where business and nature can thrive together.
Conclusion
As we move forward, the lessons learned from this experience will serve as guiding principles. We will stay proactive in addressing overgrown trees, making sure our patrons stay safe and our cinema remains the top destination in town. We believe this shows our dedication to providing the best movie-going experience as possible. We hope that choosing a responsible and professional tree trimmer shows how much we are dedicated our pledge to sustainability. Our proactive approach in addressing the tree issue, from ensuring public safety to preserving the aesthetic appeal of our cinema, reflects our dedication to providing an exceptional movie-going experience.
We look forward to welcoming our customers back to a properly maintained and visible marquee. The spirit of Pirate Cinema carries on once again and we are excited for what the future holds for all of us.