However, there are some pitfalls too. Knowing what to look for in a new center is very important. There are always the normal considerations when purchasing any new business, such as existing level of business, management and customer base. But there are some specifics to look for when looking to purchase a new Bowling Center. The most common method used to gauge the relative success of any bowling center is it's lineage .
Lineage is simply the number of games, per lane, per day, that the center currently achieves.
Lineage can be compared between centers of virtually any size and location. Conversely, any center that is doing 40 or more lineage can be considered to be doing very well. The next most important figure is average price per game. This is literally the average price charged per game played at any given center and may or may not include shoe hire and other revenue. Make sure you are using the right figures when comparing two or more centers.