A variation on the standard 10-pin bowling experience, duckpin bowling is often considered a more challenging version of its 10-pin counterpart. The main reasons for this can be attributed to the smaller pins and balls. The game is so challenging in fact that no one...
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17 Tips for Re-Opening Your Bowling Alley As COVID-19 Restrictions Lift
In addition to following local, state and federal guidelines as it relates to conducting business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many things to consider as you reopen. The reality is that the typical day-to-day operations of your bowling alley or...
4 Ways Mini Bowling Is Transforming Businesses of All Kinds
With some researchers dating the roots of bowling all the way back in 3200 BC in ancient Egypt, bowling is one of the oldest games around. The advancement of machinery and technology has made bowling a must-have for many entertainment businesses. However, newer...
6 Bowling Alley Designs & Use Cases to Inspire Your Bowling Business
The possibilities are endless when it comes to the design of your bowling alley or family entertainment center (FEC). From the artwork and murals, to the seating and lane color, your bowling alley business will have many choices when it comes to almost every single...
COVID-19 Update: Manufacturing Continues While Adhering to Safe Social Distancing Guidelines
Our hearts and thoughts go out to those who have been affected by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. We are grateful for and appreciate the healthcare workers, local communities, and governments around the world who are on the front line working to contain the...
String Bowling Pinsetters vs. Free Fall Pinsetters: What You Need to Know
Funk is one of the leading manufacturers of string bowling pinsetters in the world. We are going to be advocates for the string pinsetter. However, it isn’t self-interest that is driving our perspective. We see just how much we save our clients that choose string...
Tips for a More Entertaining Bowling Experience for Bowling Business Owners
We talk about it a lot, but the face of today’s bowler is changing. While some bowling businesses still have a strong competitive bowling audience, the biggest trend impacting the bowling industry is the rise of the entertainment/casual bowler. That means bowling...
The Bowling Lane Measurements You Need When Planning Your Future Bowling Center
Whether you’re looking for a new facility to house your future bowling enterprise or you already have a location and just need to figure out how many bowling lanes you can fit, there are some standard bowling lane measurements you need to know. After all, the number...
The Line Item that Can Make or Break a Bowling Business: Maintenance
Whether starting a bowling business from the ground up or managing an existing one, there are a number of costs to consider. Obviously new bowling centers will have a variety of start-up costs, but after the lanes are up and running, the biggest ongoing expense for...
Why Bowling Alley Equipment Speed, Reliability & Ease of Maintenance Are Critical
We are in the midst of a new generation of bowler. Less concerned with competition and more interested in having a good time with friends and family, the business of bowling is evolving to meet the interests of this type of bowler. Food and beverage are now a...