Two years ago I posted
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/ot-pondering-opening-an-arcade-in-nnj

I'm really rat-raced out, and conventional wisdom says to just shoulder through for a few more years.

But I'm wondering if it could work...

My thoughts would be a location with some foot traffic, but a lot of accessible parking. Serve coffee and light food, have some comfy seating and a back room or separate area with a handful of well-tended to pins. Open up for leagues, showcase some nice pins.

I know it would be a lot of time and effort and money expended in the process...but I think it's a somewhat unique idea, and a different take on barcades which are increasing in popularity.

From a business perspective, I'm still contemplating, but wondering if there is any income potential to this or if it would likely be a labor of love...

Wow. I step away for a few hours and see all of this...I'm honestly surprised at how many people have pondered this...

I am definitely thinking of the pins in a separate area. But I do like the idea of smoothies or something beyond just coffee. I'm not a big foodie, but the idea sounds really great.

In NJ, at least my neck of the woods, liquor licenses are few and far between. Generally the towns here only have a certain number of licenses allocated, so you can't apply for one unless there is one being freed up.

I'm not even sure how to see how to plan out costs. I feel like there should be a small business planner that I can hire to do some planning.