Good post. Makes sense.
SJM Sizes up 2022 in Pro Pool
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I opened CO first youth pool room, only thing I would have added was a soda fountain.
Key to getting youth in your room and keepin' it going is this.
And don't forget, on the weekends, the 16 yr olds are driving, ck'n it out, that will never change.
Find a CENTRAL location that pins your business model between all the High schools in your area, and a good parking lot.
It's also nice, when the parents can drop the kids off, and do their shopping come back and know they are ok.
And the key, hire a good looking HS girl that has good friends, especially for the weekends and nights.
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I opened CO first youth pool room, only thing I would have added was a soda fountain.
Key to getting youth in your room and keepin' it going is this.
And don't forget, on the weekends, the 16 yr olds are driving, ck'n it out, that will never change.
Find a CENTRAL location that pins your business model between all the High schools in your area, and a good parking lot.
It's also nice, when the parents can drop the kids off, and do their shopping come back and know they are ok.
A few years ago my wife's businesses rent went up. She mentioned it so asked, "what is your rent?"
It was so low that I started looking into the rents available in the small towns of the South by calling the
Chambers of Commerce.
If you are ready with a checkbook when something becomes available in towns in Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina and Georgia. (Likely Tennessee also) you can find rents from $1.50 per square foot up $5.
My wifes space is around 3000 sq. ft 3000 x 1.50 per square=4500/12 months=375 per month.
I started looking into the room business and was writing a book on it to collect my ideas on it from a food service
perspective (retired food manager) and found ways to get around the food codes by changing food and changing
equipment.
Ive been derailed from finishing that book several times. One model I used with used tables I was going to be able to
get a decent start for 30 to 35k, if I remember it correctly. Of course there are many scenarios.
The bottom line is I think its possible to layout a template for the creation of rooms in the small towns once again but
you have to be ready to rent or go home.
I found a room nearby in Virginia. The guy told me that his sales of canned soda and crackers paid his rent every month.
He was $4 and hour and sold cues and he was doing really well.
Yes except executed by Old Greek Women, My buddy Angelo will explain. No batteries required.Sounds like the “Havana syndrome” thing back in the day.
The pandemic, has created space for le$$.
He seems to be getting better with age, too.
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Thank you for that, This was the 1st year I've watched the Mosconi in a long time, Except for Earl, This was a Sad Sad thing... I could see better pool in a local senior center on bad equipment... If we are to have the world top hot shots again we must get past the today's mindsets... Guy
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YES.... Guy
I opened CO first youth pool room, only thing I would have added was a soda fountain.
Key to getting youth in your room and keepin' it going is this.
And don't forget, on the weekends, the 16 yr olds are driving, ck'n it out, that will never change.
Find a CENTRAL location that pins your business model between all the High schools in your area, and a good parking lot.
It's also nice, when the parents can drop the kids off, and do their shopping come back and know they are ok.
And the key, hire a good looking HS girl that has good friends, especially for the weekends and nights.