AMC's new concessions policy: No more BYOS

Old policy allowed snacks from homeAMC Entertainment Inc. no longer allows customers to bring their own snacks into movie theaters.

The decisions follows similar policies recently enacted by some competitors, namely Regal Entertainment.

"AMC recently reviewed its company policy regarding outside food and drink and will no longer be permitting guests to bring in these items, as is the case with many entertainment venues," said Justin Scott, the company's director of corporate communications.

At the same time, the Kansas City-based company is "reviewing and revamping our concessions menu and we are vigorously investigating many new items to add to our locations nationwide to provide our guests with as much choice and value as possible."

Until recently, movie-goers were welcome to bring their own food and drinks into AMC theaters without having to sneak them past ticket-takers.

The company recently reported lower revenue from decreased ticket and concessions sales.