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How much does it cost to build a bowling alley

2023/05/14 21:01:21

Startupcosts for a bowling alley range from $30,000 to $75,000. The average cost is around $47,000. The cost to start your business will greatly depend on the type of facility you lease as well as how much you spend on equipment and accessories. To keep costs down, consider leasing an existing bowling alley. Bowling alley equipment cost range from $12,000 per lane to $45,000, exact cost depends on new or used type, brand, quantity and pinsetter type, free fall bowling pinsetter or string bowling pinsetter. 

You’ll need a handful of items to successfully launch your bowling alley, including: 


Start-up Costs Ballpark Range Average
Licenses and permits $100-$300 $200
Insurance $500-$1,000 $750
Marketing and advertising $750-$1,500 $1,125
Website $1,000-$2,000 $1,500
Facility rental $5,000-$10,000 $7,500
Equipment $17,000-$50,000 $33,500
Bowling accessories $4,000-$8,000 $6,000
Concessions $750-$1,000 $875
Employee Wages $300-$500 $400
Total $29,400-$74,300 $51,850

If the budget is affordable, it is worth to invest on a bowling alley because it is profitable. 

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