FOUNDATIONS is a 3-day comprehensive educational workshop and seminar program covering all aspects of planning, designing, developing and operating a location-based entertainment business for long term success. Foundations includes over 22 hours of instruction plus a behind the scenes tour of a state-of-the-art family entertainment center.
FOUNDATIONS provides a complete blueprint for anyone developing and opening a new center or significantly expanding or renovating an existing location-based entertainment facility. Attendees will tap into over 100 years of combined experience and expertise from the industry's top consultants and operators, to eliminate the learning curve and avoid the mistakes of less fortunate past companies who are struggling to survive or have closed. You'll also have a lot of fun, including a behind the scenes tour and chance to try out the fun at an area family entertainment center.
START & END TIMES
Foundations Entertainment University will start at 8:30 AM, Tuesday
and end at 3 PM, Thursday.
Businesses don't plan to fail, they fail to plan.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Foundations is crucial for start-up entrepreneurs looking to
get into the location-based entertainment industry, individuals and
companies in the planning, designing and building stage, new operators
and businesses looking to grow and expand their current operations.
Participants attending will include high level decision makers, including founders, owners, CEOs and general managers. All will benefit from gaining new knowledge, insight and a better understanding of how to be successful in the Fun and Location-Based Entertainment Industry.
FOUNDATIONS IS BENEFICIAL FOR:
- Family Entertainment Centers
- Outdoor Family Fun Centers
- Miniature Golf Centers
- Roller-skating Centers
- Laser Tag Centers
- Summer Camps & Campgrounds
- Park & Recreation
- Departments
- Water Parks (Indoor & Outdoor)
- Children's Edutainment Centers
- Go-kart Tracks
- Pizza Buffet-Entertainment Centers
- Play Cafes
- Family Restaurants
- Bowling Centers
- Aquariums
- Zoos
- Fitness/Health Clubs
- Amusement Parks
- Hotels & Ski Resorts
- Movie Theaters
- Arcades / Game Rooms
- Real Estate Developers
- Sports Complexes
- Ice Rinks
- Soccer Domes
- Retail Stores - Specialty
- Toy Stores
- Golf Facilities / Country Clubs
- Picnic Groves
- Agritainment / Agri-Tourism
WORKSHOP CONTENT INCLUDES:
(exact contents and schedule may vary)
Tuesday - starts at 8:30 AM
- The Location-Based Entertainment Industry
- Types of Centers
- Market Feasibility
- Developing the Mix for both Indoor & Outdoor FECs and Family Fun Centers and Attractions
- Sourcing Equipment
- Site Selection
- Permits & Entitlements
- Economic Feasibility Analysis
- Cost Estimates & Budgeting
- Business Plans & Financing - Part 1
- Layout & Design
- Evening Tour of Family Entertainment Center
Wednesday - starts at 8:30 AM
- Cash & Inventory Management
- Food & Beverage
- Games & Redemption
- Business Plans & Financing - Part 2
- POS & Debit Card Systems
- Insurance
- Safety
- ADA & Universal Design
- Developing Your Brand
- Theming
- Optional evening break out sessions with individual speakers including presentation on children's edutainment centers
Thursday - starts at 8:30 AM
- Operations & Management
- Marketing
- Group Business
- Operations
- Birthday Parties
- Foundations Ends at 3:00 PM
ATTENDEES RECEIVE:
- Foundations 3-day workshop
- Complete 400+ page manuscript (one for each person attending)
- Opportunity to meet one-on-one with Presenters
- Networking with other Attendees
- Sponsor Demos
- Behind the scene tour of family entertainment centers (varies by city)
- All breaks, lunches and dinners (breakfast included with hotel room)
- Foundation diploma
