Bowling Centers

Pinnacle has advised the ownership group on the modernization of the games and redemption operation for this recently acquired traditional bowling center in Barstow, CA. The new owners are transforming the center into a modern day Bowling FEC. We assisted with game selection, layout, debit card system selection, redemption room design, and operations training and system implementation.

Leeward Bowl, Pearl City, Hawaii

Pinnacle advises the owners of this high volume, well established bowling center in Hawaii on the addition of a modernized redemption game room, and its integration into the bowling center operation. The new owners are transforming the center into a modern day Bowling FEC. We assisted with game selection, layout, debit card system selection, redemption room design, and operations training and system implementation.

Pinnacle is a proud member of the Brunswick Business Alliance. We have been selected by Brunswick as the exclusive business partner for Games, Redemption, and Family Entertainment. We work with the Brunswick Capital Equipment sales team to assist existing bowling center operators as they upgrade or modernize their game rooms. We also help the Brunswick team in assisting new center investors creating state of the art FEC and Hybrid Bowling Centers. Pinnacle?s capabilities include: business and economic planning, FEC/game room layout, redemption center design, game and attraction selection, game/attraction pricing and purchasing strategy, redemption merchandise and management, human resources, training, marketing, and operations management systems.

Andy B's, formerly River Lanes, is the conversion of an existing 80 lane traditional bowling center to a 48 lane Bowling/FEC. The reinvented center features 40 main lanes, an 8 lane private/ boutique component, upgraded food and beverage, group sales and party rooms, 16,000 square foot car indoor Go Karts, and a 3,500 square foot, 50 game state of the art redemption arcade. Andy B's is part of the 8 location Andy Bartholomy Bowling Chain. Pinnacle reviewed existing economic planning, assisted with architectural plan review including key changes in electrical distribution, redemption center design, and layout, created the game list, negotiated the game and supply purchase, assisted with the acquisition and implementation of the debit card system, provided a customized operating manual, assisted in training of management and staff, implemented all aspects of the redemption merchandise and merchandise management system and consulted on the integration of the FEC elements into the groups sales and party programs.

Pinnacle consulted the owner of this Bowling and Entertainment Center in the Dallas suburbs in analyzing the performance of their third party game operator. The analysis led to ownership purchasing and operating its own games. We continue to provide ongoing advice on game and merchandise issues.

North Bowl Lanes is an excellent example of a successful modernization of a traditional bowling center. Pinnacle advised the ownership which re-opened in October, 2008, on all aspects of games and redemption, from design through systems implementation and operations. A particularly critical aspect is the integration of games and attractions into the bowling and food & beverage components to create ?The North Bowl Lanes Experience.?

Pinnacle advises the ownership of this facility, currently under development, which will include bowling center, restaurant/bar, and family entertainment facility with game room, laser tag and children?s play. Pinnacle advises on all aspects of games, redemption, and FEC from design through systems implementation and operations.

Provided advice to this national leader in the operation of ice skating centers, including operational audit, contract reviews, and identification of efficiencies, policy and procedure changes to enhance profitability. Pinnacle also teamed with Polar Ice to assist with their management services business to outside clients.