Beyond bowling

No, we’re not talking about a plant based alternative to bowling. xD

As we talk to more and more successful proprietors we see this theme pop up time and time again. The centers that perform the best from a business standpoint always have several activities for their customers.

“Something for everyone” they usually mention. Not everyone is a bowling enthusiast but having more activities (aka business lines) means more opportunities to offer something they like and get them coming back.

Some of our favorites include:

• Bar & Restaurant – Obvious choice but sometimes accounting for more than 50% of revenue!!
• Laser Tag – Excellent pairing with birthday parties but requires a little more space)
• Axe Throwing – Great profitability and not as dangerous/costly insurance as you might think
• Golf Simulator – Prices keeping coming down but interest keeps going up. Great league opportunity as well
• Arcade – High profit but lower volume. Can we purchased or split via rev share
• Billiards – Little more old school but pairs great with a bar

What are you currently offering in your center? Are you planning to add anything in the near future?