Profitable Bowling Alley + Arcade + Bar/Restaurant + Real Estate
Business Description
Turn-key profitable business, property included, and growth potential
Duke’s Alley is a profitable, turnkey bowling, arcade, restaurant, and bar business located in a wonderful small-town lake community. Built in 2022, this is a newer facility with a clean, modern feel and multiple ways to make money under one roof. The business includes bowling, arcade games, redemption prizes, food, drinks, parties, events, and regular local traffic.
Duke’s Alley is one of the main entertainment options in the area, making it a favorite spot for families, kids, teens, adults, league bowlers, birthday parties, date nights, group outings, and visitors to the lake. The local community is very supportive, and the business has a strong base of regular customers and loyal patrons. It is well known in town as a fun, safe, and welcoming place to spend time.
The layout is one of the business’s strong points. Parents can enjoy sitting in the restaurant or bar area while still being able to keep an eye on their children bowling or playing in the arcade. This makes the business especially attractive to families. Customers can eat, bowl, play games, watch their kids, meet friends, and enjoy a full evening out without leaving the building.
The business is already operating well and can continue to run with its current systems and staff structure. A buyer could step in and own a business that is already active, established, and producing income. It is not a start-up. It already has customers, equipment, operations, name recognition, and community support in place.
At the same time, Duke’s Alley is also a great opportunity for a hands-on owner who wants to jump in, become part of the team, and grow the business even more. A new owner could expand birthday parties, private events, company parties, school events, church groups, team parties, league play, tournaments, weekly specials, food and drink sales, and local marketing. There is room to grow without having to build the business from scratch.
The sale includes the business, real estate, building, land, parking, bowling lanes and related bowling equipment, scoring and ball return systems, restaurant and bar equipment, kitchen equipment, arcade machines, redemption/prize equipment, fixtures, furniture, and other assets used in daily operations. The arcade machines are owned, which is a valuable part of the business. Redemption prizes and operating inventory may be included based on the final agreement. Additionally, vacant adjacent lot may be purchased at time of sale for future expansion.
Duke’s Alley is located in a lake and vacation community, which gives the business both local and visitor appeal. It serves year-round customers while also benefiting from seasonal lake traffic, family visits, weekend trips, and people looking for something fun to do in the area. Because there are limited entertainment options nearby, Duke’s Alley fills an important need in the community.
This business is well suited for a buyer looking for a fun, active, community-based business with several income streams. It can be run as-is with its current structure, or a new owner can take a more active role and build on the strong foundation already in place. With bowling, arcade, food, drinks, events, parties, and real estate included, Duke’s Alley offers a rare chance to own a profitable entertainment business in a growing lake community.
Duke’s Alley is one of the main entertainment options in the area, making it a favorite spot for families, kids, teens, adults, league bowlers, birthday parties, date nights, group outings, and visitors to the lake. The local community is very supportive, and the business has a strong base of regular customers and loyal patrons. It is well known in town as a fun, safe, and welcoming place to spend time.
The layout is one of the business’s strong points. Parents can enjoy sitting in the restaurant or bar area while still being able to keep an eye on their children bowling or playing in the arcade. This makes the business especially attractive to families. Customers can eat, bowl, play games, watch their kids, meet friends, and enjoy a full evening out without leaving the building.
The business is already operating well and can continue to run with its current systems and staff structure. A buyer could step in and own a business that is already active, established, and producing income. It is not a start-up. It already has customers, equipment, operations, name recognition, and community support in place.
At the same time, Duke’s Alley is also a great opportunity for a hands-on owner who wants to jump in, become part of the team, and grow the business even more. A new owner could expand birthday parties, private events, company parties, school events, church groups, team parties, league play, tournaments, weekly specials, food and drink sales, and local marketing. There is room to grow without having to build the business from scratch.
The sale includes the business, real estate, building, land, parking, bowling lanes and related bowling equipment, scoring and ball return systems, restaurant and bar equipment, kitchen equipment, arcade machines, redemption/prize equipment, fixtures, furniture, and other assets used in daily operations. The arcade machines are owned, which is a valuable part of the business. Redemption prizes and operating inventory may be included based on the final agreement. Additionally, vacant adjacent lot may be purchased at time of sale for future expansion.
Duke’s Alley is located in a lake and vacation community, which gives the business both local and visitor appeal. It serves year-round customers while also benefiting from seasonal lake traffic, family visits, weekend trips, and people looking for something fun to do in the area. Because there are limited entertainment options nearby, Duke’s Alley fills an important need in the community.
This business is well suited for a buyer looking for a fun, active, community-based business with several income streams. It can be run as-is with its current structure, or a new owner can take a more active role and build on the strong foundation already in place. With bowling, arcade, food, drinks, events, parties, and real estate included, Duke’s Alley offers a rare chance to own a profitable entertainment business in a growing lake community.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 4
- Employees
- 11 (1 Full-time, 10 Part-time)
Minimal oversight required. On-site manager who does ordering, scheduling, train - Facilities & Assets
- Facilities and assets included with the business include the bowling center real estate, building, land, parking areas, bowling lanes and related lane equipment, scoring/ball return systems, customer seating and furnishings, bar, kitchen, and restaurant equipment, POS/operating equipment, fixtures, signage, and general facility equipment used in daily operations. The sale also includes the arcade area with owned arcade machines, redemption/prize inventory, related gaming equipment, and other business assets used to operate Duke’s Alley as a bowling, arcade, food, beverage, and entertainment venue. Inventory and smallwares on hand at closing may be included subject to final agreement.
- Website
- https://dukesalley.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Duke’s Alley serves a strong local market as one of the only year-round entertainment options in our small community. The business fills an important need for families, kids, teens, adults, parties, leagues, date nights, and group outings in an area with limited comparable venues. One of its strengths is the layout: parents often compliment the ability to sit comfortably in the restaurant/bar area while still keeping eyes on their children enjoying bowling, arcade games, and activities. With bowling, arcade/redemption games, food, beverages, events, and parties all under one roof, the business is well-positioned as a community entertainment hub with multiple revenue streams and continued growth potential through improved marketing, events, leagues, birthday parties, and expanded food and beverage offerings.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Growth and expansion opportunities include increasing birthday parties, private events, corporate/group outings, school/church/team events, and league play. Duke’s Alley is already one of the only year-round entertainment options in the community, giving a new owner room to grow through stronger local marketing, consistent social media, family packages, weekly specials, tournaments, themed nights, and expanded event programming. Additional opportunities include improving food and beverage sales, promoting the restaurant/bar as its own destination, growing arcade/redemption revenue, refreshing prize inventory, adding memberships or loyalty programs, partnering with local schools and businesses, and maximizing slower weekday traffic. With bowling, arcade, food, drinks, parties, and events under one roof, the business has multiple revenue streams that could be further developed. Adjacent lot also available for expansion, can be negotiated in sale.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 10,030
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Wanting to focus on another business venture.
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide reasonable transition support and training after closing to help ensure a smooth handoff. This may include introducing the buyer to key employees, vendors, service providers, repair contacts, suppliers, POS/operating systems, arcade/redemption processes, food and beverage operations, customer routines, leagues/events, and general day-to-day operating procedures. Seller can also assist with questions related to facility operations, maintenance schedules, inventory/prize ordering, local marketing, and business practices for an agreed transition period after closing.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2509223
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Business Location
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