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...
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...
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...
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...
In the US, roughly 69 million people bowl at least once a year, making bowling the top participation sport in the United States. An over $10 billion industry, bowling has been and remains a popular activity for people of all ages. The greatest shift in...
From a business perspective, the mentality of today’s bowler has changed. While alleys were built around leagues and the competitive nature of the sport, today’s bowlers are treating it more as an after work/happy hour experience. In other words, it is more about...
