Where is a good location to start an arcade business?
On One Hand: Physical LocationAn arcade needs more square footage than many other business models, according to arcade game consultant BMI Worldwide. This means finding space in a commercial center rather than a retail mall. Place your arcade near complementary businesses such as a movie theater and skate park and other places teenagers and young adults are likely to be. Know and obey all zoning ordinances that apply to arcades in your community.On the Other: Internet ArcadesA new approach to the arcade business is the online video arcade. These websites allow gamers to play for free. The sites make money from advertising revenue they generate. Some of these sites have thousands or hundreds of thousands of customers logged in at any given time. Though the bandwidth to run such a site can become expensive, it is often much less expensive than maintaining a physical storefront.Bottom LineFor a physical shop, find a business or commercial park near other businesses that serve your demogra
