The Optimum Times To Switch Out Games & Attractions
Determining when to switch out or upgrade games and/or family entertainment center attractions, and then actually following through, can have a great positive effect on the both the short term and long term profitability of your bowling anchored facility. Ignoring...
Foundations Entertainment University Enters 14th Year
Those in the entertainment center industry who want to check out Foundations Entertainment University (FEU) and their schedule for 2016. Entering its 14th year, FEU has scheduled three class dates with plenty of new techniques, plans and networking opportunities...
Maximizing Game Room Revenue – Part 1
In the many classes I teach on family entertainment center design and game and attractions layout, clear direction is given on the reasons why following a dozen critical steps always translates into making more money. Yet, time and time again, I see game rooms in...
Turning a Traditional Center Into a Family Entertainment Center in Five Steps
Colonial Bowling and Entertainment, located in Lawrenceville, N.J, underwent a transformation recently, from a traditional center to a Family Entertainment Center. WWII Veteran, Charlie Hock, opened Colonial Lanes in 1949. War-time friend Stanley Sheft Sr. took a...
Relationship Marketing – an Old Model is Now New Again
Relationship marketing builds a loyal customer base, through personal greeting cards and gifts. It is widely accepted in the business world that it is easier and far less costly to retain your current customer base than it is to go out and get new ones. Simple...
Recondition & Prep Redemption Games To Boost The Bottom Line
One of the basic truths of operating games is: For redemption games on location to earn their best, they must look and work their best. Unfortunately, too many games on location do not look or earn anywhere near their full revenue potentials. In fact, machines...
Три мифа о редемпшн
Редемпшн автоматы являются очень важной частью любого семейного развлекательного центра и должны приносить значительною часть общего дохода. Если ваши редемпшн-аппараты не являются одним из ваших наивысших источников прибыли, возможно, вы находитесь под влиянием...
Abrir una Franquicia de Parque de Trampolines es Igual que Arrancar un Coche…
Si usted está pensando en poner en marcha el proceso de abrir su propio negocio de franquicia de parque de trampolines, usted estará adentrándose en un paseo salvaje y emocionante. Sin embargo, antes de saltar de alegría, es importante evitar las trampas de cometer...
Rotating Games – What To Do When The ‘Newness’ Wears Off
Adding a new redemption arcade has increased revenues for many bowling centers. Some proprietors tell me that they are reluctant to take on the expense of a new game room because the rumor mill says that while initial revenues are terrific, they plummet after a year...
A 5-Step Recipe to Help Get a Loan
It is easier to get a loan when you know the recipe. One of the major players on our AEM Consulting Team is Jerry Merola, Managing Partner. As a former commercial bank loan officer, he has spent many years evaluating thousands of businesses in almost every industry....
Amusement Expo International 2016 HUGE Discount for Foundations & Birthday University Graduates
We know that many Foundations & Birthday University alumni are entrepreneurs, looking to get into the location-based entertainment industry or involved in designing and building new facilities or just looking to grow their current businesses. Did you know that...