A billiard club is a profitable and promising business, but it requires a solid start-up capital. Having the necessary financial resources, you can count on the fact that in a year or two it will start bringing you income. However, you first need to develop a business plan and think through all the details.
It is necessary
- - director;
- - accountant;
- - managers - shift leaders;
- - bartenders;
- - waiters;
- - markers;
- - cleaning ladies;
- - security personnel.
Instructions
Step 1
You need to start by registering a legal entity. Having received the necessary documents, you can proceed to the next step.
Step 2
Decide on the concept of the club. Generally, there are three main types of billiard clubs. These are commercial establishments for the general public, where billiards is a means of leisure, sports clubs where professional players come, and elite clubs, where, in addition to playing billiards, customers are provided with exclusive services.
Step 3
The club premises must be at least 400 square meters. The most part will be occupied by billiard tables. They need to be placed in such a way that they do not impede the movement of visitors. Expect each table to be about 40 square meters.
Step 4
In addition to billiard tables, you will need tables for visitors wishing to order food, a bar, sofas and armchairs designed for players to relax. It is necessary to allocate a certain room for the kitchen and bar.
Step 5
The most popular and demanded games in billiard clubs are pool and Russian pyramid. In a few clubs there are tables for snooker and carom.
Step 6
As for the size of the tables, for the Russian pyramid they must be at least 10 feet, for the pool - at least 8. Smaller tables are not convenient for playing.
Step 7
The number of certain tables depends on the concept of the club. For a commercial establishment, the optimal ratio will be 50:50, in a sports club it is better to install more tables for the Russian pyramid, approximately 40:60, and in an elite one - Russian tables must be in the majority. Clients of elite clubs prefer the Russian pyramid.
Step 8
An important role in the work of a billiard club is played by a marker - the head of the club, who serves customers and is responsible for the repair of equipment. The marker is obliged to perfectly know all the rules of the game and to solve conflict situations that arise between the players. A non-professional marker can do a lot of damage to a club's reputation.
Step 9
Some billiard clubs are open 24 hours a day. However, most are open from 12:00 to 6:00. This is the best option. Occupancy depends on the time of day. One hundred percent loading happens in the evening hours. The rest of the time, 50 to 80% of the tables are empty. In this regard, many clubs set a tariff scale - minimum, average and maximum. The minimum rate is valid during the busiest hours (from 3 am to 6 am), the average one - during the day, and after 19:00 the maximum rate is set.
Step 10
The menu of a typical club kitchen usually includes meat dishes, salads, spirits, juices, water, tea and coffee. The menu of elite establishments is distinguished by exquisite dishes.
Step 11
The new billiard club needs advertising. This can be advertising on the Internet, in print media, etc. With the right advertising campaign, club traffic will reach its maximum level within three months.
Step 12
The amount required to open a billiard club varies from 1.5 million rubles to 7-8 million.
