Bowling is one of the most common recreational activities, especially in big cities. This is a rather expensive form of entertainment, so it brings the owners of establishments a good, stable income.
Instructions
Step 1
When opening your own bowling club, at the first stage, the most important problem is finding a suitable premises. The bowling club must meet stringent requirements, the machine rooms must be equipped with good sound insulation, in addition, the specifics of the bowling alley itself requires a spacious hall, for example, the installation of 10 lanes will require an area of 1.5 thousand square meters. As a rule, it is very difficult to find a large free premises within the city limits, so the decision may be to buy an existing business. Another solution is to rent space in large shopping centers, which are very often used for organizing family leisure.
Step 2
Next, you need to equip the premises with the necessary equipment. The organization of a bowling alley requires a major overhaul with the installation of bowling machines, ball return systems, lanes and automated scoring systems. In Russia, in this case, preference is usually given to expensive American equipment, the price of a set of which can reach 40 thousand dollars. Clubs with 10 or more lanes are considered to be the most profitable, while an even number of lanes is more profitable because many controls serve two tracks at once.
Step 3
A bowling club cannot be limited only to lanes for rolling balls, like any entertainment facility, it must provide restaurant services or at least be equipped with a bar. The presence of billiard tables can also bring additional profits to the club.
Step 4
In general, the initial cost of starting a bowling alley is very high. Depending on the number of tracks and the availability of related services, they can reach $ 3 million. However, with the right approach to business and competent management, all costs can be recouped in a year.
