Expert: Warren Friedl, Pro Shop Owner/Operator, - 6/8/2009

Question
Mr. Friedl - Your expertise and advice would be appreciated. We are building a 63,000 sq. ft. entertainment complex that will incorporate 38 upscale bowling lanes, 2 restaurants, bars, event hall, golf simulators, pro/memorabilia shop and etc. We are truly an entertainment venue not your typical bowling center so we are catering to the social bowler not your true league league bowler. So my questions is regarding our pro shop. Should we include a drilling machine and drill balls on location and sell all of the bowling accessories. What %age of the sales in your pro shops is actually attributed to bowling balls? Most of our merchandise will be signed memorabilia by athletes, pins, shirts, trophies etc - a rather high-end store that will also carry of logo'd apparel and promotional items. If we are to associate our name with a professional PBA bowler, who would you recommend that we contact? Who are the top 5 professionals that you think might be interested in our project. Any guidance or help would be truly appreciated. A phone conversation would certainly be also appreciated at your convenience.
Thank you very much!

Answer
Laura,
I volunteer on AllExperts to help people better understand the sport of bowling.

Consulting on a for profit business is a different matter and different division of my company. Please e-mail me at: revbowl@revbowl.com and we can arrange a call.

I've opened, or been involved with a couple new centers. Getting information and ideas from someone (not selling you an expensive package of equipment) is a smart plan. Let's talk.

Good luck with your venture.