Have you done any analysis of “time spent at the Lanes” by the average bowler? You pretty much know your clientele; your “regulars.” How many games (translates into dollars) does the average “walk in” bowler play? How long do they typically stay on premises?
I’m curious.......
I paid $48 for five games for my wife and I yesterday, (we have our own shoes) and I remember being
asked if I would like to pay by the game or by the hour. I chose “by the game.” I think we were there for two hours. Would It have been cheaper if I paid by the hour?
A Question To Alley Owners
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Re: A Question To Alley Owners
That depends on several factors. Most importantly, how much does the center charge per hour and were you bowling on one lane or a pair?
Let's say you're using one lane. For two "walk in" bowlers it will take about 30 minutes to bowl one game (10 minutes per game for one regular bowler bowling without a break). So that's 2 1/2 hours for five games each. You paid $48 for the five games, so the break-even price is $19.20 (we'll say $20) per hour.
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I'm not a center owner, but I've been around bowling for a long time. In the early 60's when I was in high school, my local center had a $1 an hour summer special from 4 - 6 pm that I used frequently. The most I could do was 6 games in the hour. At that time the per game price was $.35, or 3 games for a dollar. -- JohnP
Let's say you're using one lane. For two "walk in" bowlers it will take about 30 minutes to bowl one game (10 minutes per game for one regular bowler bowling without a break). So that's 2 1/2 hours for five games each. You paid $48 for the five games, so the break-even price is $19.20 (we'll say $20) per hour.
Added on edit:
I'm not a center owner, but I've been around bowling for a long time. In the early 60's when I was in high school, my local center had a $1 an hour summer special from 4 - 6 pm that I used frequently. The most I could do was 6 games in the hour. At that time the per game price was $.35, or 3 games for a dollar. -- JohnP