7 tips for ax throwing

Ax throwing is just a fad that’s going to die off in a year or two, right? Maybe not.

We’ve spoken to numerous proprietors who felt the same way until they saw the numbers and decided to add it to their centers. If done correctly you can triple the profit/sq. ft. of a space with ax throwing; just ask Brian Saunier of Paradise Island Bowl in Pittsburgh, PA. He DOUBLED his center’s revenue in two years and credits a large part of it to ax throwing.

So if you’re still on the fence or you’ve already taken the plunge, here are Brian’s seven tips for running ax throwing in your center:

• Expert is present to guide and keep score
• Teach first 15 min (1:15 increments)
• Zero tolerance rules
• Multiple games (Tic-Tac-Toe, Regular Targets, etc)
• Use a projector
• Have a timer above the bay
• Reservation only

Watch the clip from our podcast interview with him here: