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re: Ideas for an abandoned 25,000 SF grocery store on a very good corner

Posted on 9/13/17 at 4:03 pm to
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
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Posted on 9/13/17 at 4:03 pm to
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indoor bounce house place for kids birthdays.


Agreed. Was gonna say trampoline park.



Forget that.

Subdivide and sell off/rent off before child amusement park.

I want nothing to do with food or entertainment in a space that big, unless I can put a casino in it.
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 4:05 pm
Posted by MSMHater
Houston
Member since Oct 2008
22782 posts
Posted on 9/13/17 at 4:11 pm to
Man, these trampoline parks are popping up all over Houston, and I just can't figure out where the majority of the expenses are. $20-$30/hour/jumper for revenue during "free play" + birthday parties every weekend.

Initial outlay for equipment would be significant. But where is the running overhead? Assume there is only a snack bar and drinks, not real food.

Employees and labor
General supplies
Rent and utilities
Liability insurance (probably very expensive)
Maybe advertising?

On the weekends, these places are booking 3-4 birthday parties every 2 hours for $300-$500 depending on the number of kids.

Any entertainment venue dealing with kids and parents is a giant pain in the arse, granted. But am I missing some expenses somewhere? Other than self storage, what would have less overhead?
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 4:13 pm
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