Business Planning and Execution
Starting an ice skating rink involves careful planning and execution. First, choose the name. Then, develop your skating rink business plan. Next, start construction on the rink. After that, purchase skating equipment and hire staff. Finally, market the rink to attract customers and promote events to increase attendance.
Rink Size and Equipment
- Roller rinks range in size from 2,500 to 12,000 square metres, with the minimum size for a championship event being 25mx50m.
- With a 1,100sqft rink, you can fit around 50 skaters comfortably.
Operational Essentials
Essentials to opening a skating rink: Find a supplier for skates and equipment, rent a building, get music. Most rinks offer party packages and sell food and drinks to attract customers and increase profitability.
Startup Costs and Financing
Startup costs range from $19,000 to $39,000. You’ll need: Roller skating rink, roller skates, financing through private investors, loans or grants.
Industry Insights
It’s difficult to measure the popularity and determine if roller skating is making a comeback.