IBI Magazine

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Revenue & Pricing

Overhead spread of wings, loaded nachos, fries, quesadillas and chips with dip beside beers.

The 10 Popular and Most Profitable Bar Foods and Menu Items

As the busy season for bars and restaurants approaches, owners and managers are always on the lookout for ways to increase...

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A Dive into the Profitability of Arcades

Are arcades profitable? Do arcades make money? These are just a few of the questions I get when discussing arcade profitability....

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Maximizing Profits in the Modern Arcade Era

Discover how you maximize profits and stay relevant in the modern gaming era.

Self-service micro market with glass-door coolers, snack shelves and a self-checkout kiosk.

The Benefits of a Micro Market

Micro markets have been growing in popularity in recent years, and I think it’s safe to safe to say that they...

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Journey of Discovery

At a center in Dubai, an enchanting world awaits.

Adults compete at a row of brightly lit pinball machines during an evening tournament as spectators watch.

Why and How to Host a Stern Army Event

Pinball machines have been around since the 1930s, reaching their greatest popularity in the ’80s and ’90s, interest lagged in the...

A bowling center party room set for a celebration-of-life luncheon with linens, flowers and a buffet.

IBI’s 2022 Creativity Award

When it comes to starting a business, nearly anyone can take their chances with financing and some industry knowledge, but we...

Young adult throws an axe at a wooden bullseye as friends cheer behind the safety line.

Adding Axe Throwing to FECs

We are getting more calls recently concerning FEC axe throwing, and for good reason.  When you compare start up costs and...

A child lines up a putt on a colorful themed indoor mini golf course while family members watch.

Adding a Mini Golf Course to Your Business

Are you thinking of adding a mini golf course to your existing business? Whether you run a sports center, restaurant, ice-cream...

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Turning Data into Dollars

Lew Sims laughs when he thinks about how much simpler marketing used to be when filling a bowling alley.  He recalled...

Teens and adults wearing VR headsets play excitedly in compact VR pods under neon lighting.

5 Signs Your Business is Ready for VR

Running an entertainment business? You’ve heard of VR by now. Chances are, you’ve seen competitors sign on, and you’re starting to...

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Welcome to the Grand Patio

Create an outdoor space your customers will return to again and again.