Both Zimmerman and Goble recall being enamored by drive-ins since childhood. After spending his early adulthood as a projectionist at various drive-ins, Goble pursued a career that took him away from the business for nearly two decades, but his passion for outdoor exhibition was again sparked when he met Zimmerman in 1994. Noticing that other businesses capitalize on the drive-in draw by building close by, Jake Stefanon decided to beat them to the punch. Not that attending a drive-in was ever all about watching a movie. The food alone draws many patrons.
Menus are often elaborate, with homemade delicacies and theme names.
Additionally, owners incorporate other aspects of showmanship into the evening. Pony rides for the children are an added attraction at Becky's Drive-In. Additionally, Becky's staff often dress as characters from the movies they are showing, and an artist friend frequently designs wooden cutouts with the movie's theme. Another trait common to these often independently owned theatres is their sense of community and friendship. Becky's operators host an annual benefit for seriously ill children, and they have made the drive-in available for church activities.