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How much would it cost to open a bowling alley?

Assuming I own the property outright, how much would it cost to open up a 12 lane bowling alley with a full arcade and some vending machines and maybe a small day care in the corner, including the cost of the building? Would a bank finance such a business idea with a minimal down payment? I have $150,000 in liquid assets and am wondering if this would be a feasable venture. The market where I am has absolutely no arcade or bowling alleys at all in a city of about 3000 people with surrounding smaller cities of about 2000 combined (within 30 minutes). There is no entertainment at all (no movie theatre). Would this be a good market?

Public Comments

1. not enought info
2. Mine had an arcade, and bowling alley....350...to start, insurance is the big killer though. Anyone gets hurt your out of business....think avout it long and hard ............for your own sake
3. I would ask the Small Business Administration for a loan. They probably have information on the size of the market required to sustain a bowling alley, which I'm pretty sure is on the order of 100,000.
4. I dont know how much it cost but I can tell you do anythink to get started on this if you are interested because its where the money is. I spend about over $100.00 when I go, and thats where I get to met rich business people and get business ideals.Include a small entertainment so kids with the interest can also go. Yes $150,000 its a lot of money to start one. Be the first.and good luck. Let me know how it went. Say your prayer to night. wish you good luck.