Turnkey Centre
Before 1998 Bowling Switzerland Inc was part of the A.M.F. group,
world leader in sales and management of bowling centres
One decade, 8 centres created, 122 lanes installed
A team dedicated to completing your project and participating in your success
We handle your project 100%, from installing a centre to running it
Standard Investment Plan
For the construction of a bowling centre with an average of 20 lanes on 4500m2,
with a 100 space car park (2000m2) and 2500m2 of building construction.
Facilities: bar, snack bar, video games, billiard tables, table-tennis, 20 bowling lanes,
restaurant (optional).
Total investment | ...... CHF |
Buildings and car park construction | ...... CHF |
Fixtures & fittings and furniture | ...... CHF |
Bowling equipment | ...... CHF |
In the case of a rented bowling centre, investment costs are reduced to the costs of fitting out the hall, purchase of furniture and bowling equipment.
Financing structure
Total | ...... CHF |
Secured loan (mortgage) of 60% | ...... CHF |
Commercial loan / working capital | ...... CHF |
Personal capital | ...... CHF |
The bowling equipment is sold by Bowling Switzerland Inc
with the option of a management agreement for a pre-determined duration
and with a guaranteed profitability of 10% of projected annual turnover.
The contractual guarantees covering equipment are the following:
- 5 years on machines
- 5 years on bowling lanes
- 1 year on IT systems / equipment
If the manufacturer’s recommendations concerning maintenance are adhered to, the average working life of the equipment is as follows:
- 25 to 30 years for machines
- 15 to 20 years for bowling lanes
- 3 to 7 years for IT systems / equipment
Return on investment is as follows: (taking into account the business plan, the geographical location and the size of the leisure centre) as a general rule,
- New centre : 7 years
- Rented centre: 3 years