In this economy, no one can afford to go bowling… Right?? Not as I have seen lately… If you go to any bowling center on a weeknight, they are all still rocking right along! It seems that many have noted that the cash based business is doing well.
With its fairly cheap cost, most can still go out for a game or two. The league players are not about to give up a position for 12-15 bucks a week. It seems people find money for the things they enjoy, no matter how tough things get. Good time to be a bowling center owner!!
It was just noted though this week that a top customer service rep for Brunswick, Ric Hamlin lost his job due to cost cutting measures. He was well known throughout the industry for his RICO drilling style, and great customer service skills. It’s a shame when service and time with a company begin to mean nothing.
In every hobby, especially bowling, you will always find a dollar that is being spent. It may slow down, but it will never die off. Too many people have too much time and money invested their bowling gear to just let it go. Hopefully we will see a re-birth, a renewing of the industry, as we try to move forward from the lull we seem to be in now.
