How to open a billiard club

A billiard club is a profitable and promising business, but it requires a solid start-up capital. Having the necessary financial resources, you can count on the fact that in a year or two he will begin to bring you income. However, first you need to develop a business plan and think through all the details.

You will need

• - director;

• - accountant;

• - managers - shift managers;

• - bartenders;

• - waiters;

• - markers;

• - cleaners;

• - security officers.

Instruction manual

1

You need to start with the registration of a legal entity. Having received the necessary documents, you can proceed to the next step.

2

Decide on the concept of the club. As a rule, there are three main types of billiard clubs. These are commercial establishments for the masses, where billiards is a means of spending leisure time, sports clubs where professional players come, and elite clubs where, in addition to playing billiards, customers are provided with exclusive services.

3

The club premises must be at least 400 square meters. Most will be occupied by billiard tables. They need to be arranged in such a way that they do not hamper the movements of visitors. Expect each table to occupy about 40 square meters.

4

In addition to billiard tables, you will need tables for visitors who want to order food, a bar, sofas and armchairs designed for players to relax. It is necessary to take a certain room under the kitchen and bar.

5

The most popular and popular games in billiard clubs are the pool and the Russian pyramid. In individual clubs there are tables for snooker and cannon.

6

As for the size of the tables, for the Russian pyramid they should be at least 10 feet, for the pool - at least 8. Tables of a smaller size are not convenient for playing.

7

The number of tables depends on the concept of the club. For a commercial institution, the ratio of 50:50 will be optimal, in a sports club it is better to install more tables for the Russian pyramid, about 40:60, and in an elite club, Russian tables must be in the majority. Clients of elite clubs prefer the Russian pyramid.

8

An important role in the work of the billiard club is played by the marker - the head of the club, which serves customers and is responsible for the repair of equipment. The marker must know perfectly all the rules of the game and solve conflicts between players. Unprofessional marker can cause great damage to the reputation of the club.

9

Some billiard clubs are open around the clock. However, most are open from 12:00 to 6:00. This is the best option. Occupancy depends on the time of day. One hundred percent loading happens in the evening hours. The rest of the time, from 50 to 80% of the tables are empty. In this regard, many clubs establish a tariff schedule - minimum, average and maximum. The minimum tariff is valid at the lowest busy hours (from 3 to 6 in the morning), the average - during the day, and after 19:00 the maximum tariff is set.

10

The cuisine of a regular club usually includes meat dishes, salads, spirits, juices, water, tea and coffee. The menu of elite establishments is distinguished by refined dishes.

eleven

The new billiard club needs advertising. This may be advertising on the Internet, in print media, etc. With the right advertising campaign, club attendance will reach its maximum level within three months.

12

The amount required to open a billiard club varies from 1.5 million rubles to 7-8 million.

note

The permits for opening a billiard club are no different from the documentation for opening a bar, cafe or restaurant.

Pool tables do not need licensing.

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