Arcade Game Rooms in Laundromats

Betson Enterprises states that people generally love arcade games and test their skills with crane machines or driving games. So why not take the opportunity to let your customers have some fun? There has been a trend of non-traditional locations adding game rooms to differentiate themselves or add a revenue source. Adding amusement game machines can add extra revenue to areas such as laundromats, office breakrooms, including a variety of other retail locations.

Whether your business operates out of a small or a sizeable square-foot complex, maximizing your financial return from every inch of your property is essential. After all, you pay rent, taxes, and utilities on the space, so it only makes sense to use it to drive income.

Make the Most of Your Space

One of the best ways of accomplishing this is by adding a game room into a previously unused or underutilized area of your building. That never-used conference room or disorganized storage space could potentially provide your business with an additional source of income. This is particularly true if your business sees a lot of foot traffic or you often have customers waiting in a reception area for significant periods.

When customers spot a pinball machine or racing game in the next room, they are instinctively drawn to check it out. This initial curiosity can often lead to 30 minutes or more of pure, unadulterated enjoyment on the part of your customer – and some extra money in your bank account for you and your business.

With all the different types and styles of games available, you may be able to add games that work well with your location. Extreme Powersports in Columbus, GA, is an authorized motorsports dealer with two Super Bikes 3 added to their showroom for when families see the different motorcycles and other motorsports, keeping the kids occupied and entertained. They also included a Prize Cube claw machine customized with the Extreme Powersports logo and filled with t-shirts and small motorbikes for the kids – keeping with the company’s theme. 

Fun For All Ages

Unlike many other sources of additional income your company can utilize, game rooms are fun and loved by customers. While customers might get annoyed if they see you charging for parking or up-selling products to make some extra cash, they will often be excited and happy to see you installing a new game room for them to enjoy – making the few extra bucks they would have to pay worth it for the different experiences. Put simply, adding a game room to your property is truly a win-win situation.

Though creating an additional income stream is likely to be the primary benefit you receive from installing a game room, it is worth pointing out that it can have other positive effects on your business. In particular, a game room can help drive customers into your location, where they may spend money on your core group of products or services.

Increase Time On Site

If you operate a laundromat, customers will likely come to your establishment “just to play some pinball for a while” or “shoot a few hoops on the basketball game” while making laundrytime more pleasurable.

About Betson

Betson is the largest full-line amusement and vending equipment distributor in North America. As a fourth-generation family-owned company established in 1934, Betson has offices nationwide with a sales team, customer support team, parts & service team, and finance team unparalleled in the industry. Experts in Family Entertainment Center (FEC) layout and design, they provide customized consulting to take you from concept to completion and boost profits.

Contact James Liess, he leads marketing and communications for Betson Enterprises, focused on working with manufacturing partners to grow awareness of products and services. He has more than 15 years of experience working with global brands in the sports and entertainment industry. 

For more information call (800)524-2343, visit https://betson.com, email sales@betson.com.