At Zuma Fun Center in Pineville, N.C., the challenge of a modest kitchen space has been addressed with equipment that turns out food quickly and is a perfect fit with its small footprint. “We recently added a large Quik N’ Crispy greaseless fryer,” said Rick Klinghagen, the facility’s general manager. Part of a chain of ...
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No one wants to mess up a winning formula, but implementing the right change can be good. It’s something powerhouse consumer products companies have known for years. They have even distilled it down into three magic words that they use over and over in their advertising. That is, “new and improved.” Although your offering is ...
Read more...Increasing food sales at miniature golf and go-kart parks requires taking inventory of more than just the food items on hand. It starts with evaluating your food service operation and the type of attraction it complements to balance the menu with the venue. Customers want quality, taste, price and interesting items. From getting the most ...
Read more...When golf balls quit rolling on the mini course and go karts slow to an idle and stop in the pond after Labor Day, activities in the park don’t wind to a halt just because the patrons are gone. It just changes and shifts from recreation to renovation, presenting challenges to overcome and maintenance steps ...
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Beverly Hendricks has witnessed the romantic magic of miniature golf. Recently, Hendricks and her colleagues at Embassy Miniature golf in San Antonio, Texas, had the chance to host the ultimate “date night”: a proposal on the 18th hole of the course. “He sent us an e-mail, explaining that he was about to pop the question,” ...
Read more...Have batting cages in a visible location. If cages are visible, they get more use. Provide a variety of cages (softball, baseball) and a mix of pitch speeds. Place a token or change machine at the cage area, making it easy for customers to spend and play more. Develop relationships with coaches and managers of ...
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Mini-golf and go-kart facilities often feature batting cages to add an extra layer of fun for their guests, as well as a way to bring in more money to the facility. Don Coleman, owner of Ride-A-Kart Family Amusement Park in Estes Park, Colo., said that the presence of batting cages at his center adds an ...
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Usually, the two most popular activities at a family fun center are miniature golf and go-karts. And, amazingly enough, most insurance claims stem from these two activities. So, how can you work to keep your facility safe while keeping the experience for your guests enjoyable? Having owned a family fun center with both of these ...
Read more...A Spotlight on Safety and Maintenance Keeping staff and patrons safe takes priority when operating activity parks where people are playing miniature golf courses with water hazards, driving go karts or trying out a zip cord. Maintenance is key to ensuring everyone has a good time without incident, even if they’re only playing a video ...
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The phrase “go green” is quite popular in many family entertainment circles and the go-kart circuit is no exception. Add to that the words “go cost-effectively” and “go fast” and you’re describing the options up for consideration when deciding whether to run gas- or electric-powered go-karts. Blog postings on entertainment industry topics reveal mixed reviews ...
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