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October 2026 Issue

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Business Insights

Explore practical ideas and strategies across the areas that matter to your business

Arcades & Attractions

Games, redemption and new attractions

Customer Experience

Service, atmosphere and keeping guests coming back

Food & Beverage

Ideas for profitable food and beverage operations

Marketing

Attracting guests and building repeat business

Operations

Managing the day-to-day business

Renovation & Development

Building, expanding and modernizing

Revenue & Pricing

Pricing strategies and revenue opportunities

Technology

Technology that improves operations and the guest experience
Kids Bowl Free: turn slower times into more revenue. Bring in families, increase spending, build your customer database. Learn more.
Kids Bowl Free: discover why over 1,360 bowling centers are raving about the Kids Bowl Free summer bowling program. Learn more.

Operator Toolbox

Practical tools and resources to help you plan, solve problems, and make informed business decisions.

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AI Prompts for Operators

Ready-to-use AI prompts for schedules, promotions, reviews and job posts.

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Preparing to Sell Your Center

What to prepare before you list and how buyers and banks set the price.

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Capital Improvement Planning Checklist

Plan lanes, pinsetters, HVAC and roof spend before it becomes an emergency.

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Center Valuation Prep Checklist

The documents and numbers buyers and lenders ask for, gathered ahead of time.

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