03 Dec

Starting your own Family Entertainment Center, or FEC, can be an intimidating and overwhelming process. When plunging into a new business venture in the amusement sector, it is critical to seek out the most recent market research and consult with an industry expert. We spoke with a seasoned veteran of the family entertainment industry, Jerry Merola, the CFO of Foundations...

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12 Aug

Commercial furniture at bowling centers and family entertainment centers has a unique set of challenges. The high-traffic, all-ages nature of the entertainment industry demands durable furniture upholstered in an equally durable commercial-grade fabric. Bowling centers receive wear & tear daily on their upholstery from messy eaters and cranked-up kiddos. Keeping up with your commercial-grade fabric is imperative. Knowledge of commercial...

14:24 / Blog
08 Mar

Calculating your return on investment for commercial furniture in a bowling center or family entertainment center can seem a bit abstract at first. Return on investment is usually a quantifiable number that’s derived from the profitability of a purchase, but furniture doesn’t come with performance tracking metrics. Or does it? We like to envision ROI on furniture with a three-pronged...

14:43 / Blog
22 Feb

There's no denying, COVID-19 took a hit on the family entertainment industry. However, the closing of businesses allowed proprietors time to focus on 'to-do lists' and backlogged projects. This downtime prompted bowling centers & family entertainment centers to renovate and rework their spaces. By updating aesthetics and adapting to the consumers' post COVID-19 attitude, you can increase traffic at your...

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13 Jan

Family entertainment centers, also known as FECs, are evolving. The time for just a bowling alley or just a laser tag center is over. These businesses no longer aim to serve one purpose. The industry has recognized the demand for centers that provide an array of activities, so there’s something for everyone in the family....

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