Foundations Entertainment University 2.0 – Big Thrill Factory – Minneapolis, MN – Tuesday, June 5 to Thursday, June 7, 2018
2018 will be the 16th consecutive year for Foundations Entertainment University (FEU), the industry’s #1 Ranked Educational Seminar Program. With more than 1410 graduates and more than 275 Family Entertainment Center’s (FEC’s) that got their start with Foundations,...
Mini-Golf – Major Decision For Bowling Centers
It can be a solid attraction in the right environment It’s well documented that bowling is a great attraction, and bowling-anchored entertainment centers represent a very successful trend. However, there has never been a cookie-cutter model that works in all markets,...
Buzz Boyz: A Look at the Tax Law
January 2018 has passed and the economic outlook in the U.S. is still very positive. The stock market is at record highs; 401k’s are up; small, medium, and large sized companies are seeing and anticipating positive growth. In our entertainment sector, we are seeing...
What’s Hot…And What’s Not –– Part Three
Using Game Trends & New Ideas in Promotions to Heat Up Revenues Let’s start by talking about new equipment. New games are coming out at a pretty fast pace. What I’ve noticed about the manufacturing industry – and the Alpha-Omega Group was just having this debate...
The Redemption & Family Entertainment Center Report – February 2018 Section 1
February 2018 In This Section Breaking News Foundations Entertainment University 2.0 at Amusement Expo Breaks 15-Year Attendance Record What I Learned at the Amusement Expo & Laser Tag Convention Technology Trends Seen at Amusement Expo New Products &...
The Redemption & Family Entertainment Center Report – February 2018 Section 2
February 2018 In This Section. Introduction to ‘Frank’s Ranks’-the Quadfecta of Spreadsheets TOP 79 Ranking Redemption-Merchandiser-Video-Novelty Games Combined February 2018 Test Game Spreadsheets February 2018 Test Location #1 Top Merchandisers Ranking Combined...
What’s Hot…And What’s Not –– Part Two
Trends Shaping the Amusement Industry: A look at Trampoline Parks If we want to talk about trends in the industry, we should first discuss those seven-year cycles that seem to surprise and haunt us simultaneously. Those mangy cycles usually have to do with a new...
An Industry in Focus: Operating in the Positive
‘Positive’ is the operative word. BPAA had a great show this year and exhibit space for IAAPA November sold out earlier than in recent years. One reason: IAAPA has been pushing to build up the food exhibitors' space. This is an indicator that food is becoming a larger...
The Redemption & Family Entertainment Center Report – December 2017 Section 1
December 2017 In This Section Breaking News Foundations University Welcomes New Sponsors to its Family of 40 Sponsors Foundations Entertainment University 2.0 Will Be At Amusement Expo 2018 IAAPA Roundup - as reported in Tourist Attractions & Parks ‘Buzz...
The Redemption & Family Entertainment Center Report – December 2017 Section 2
December 2017 In This Section. Introduction to ‘Frank’s Ranks’-the Quadfecta of Spreadsheets Top 79 Ranked Revenue Generating Games Combined List December 2017 Ranking & Revenues of Top 15 Merchandise Games & Prizes in Each Bay Test Games Spreadsheets Covering...
What’s Hot…And What’s Not –– Part One
How to Spot the Industry’s Seven-Year Cycles and What You Should Be Doing to Take Advantage of the Current Cycle and Prepare for the Next. If we want to talk about trends in the industry, we should first discuss those seven-year cycles that seem to surprise and haunt...