Cost of Building a Bowling Alley
Building a professional bowling alley in the UK usually costs between £150,000 – £600,000. The overall cost depends on building requirements, specifications, and interior design elements. For two bowling lanes your bowling alley may cost $120,000 – $195,000. A regulation lane is 60 feet long. A typical bowling alley ranges from 3,000 to 10,000 square feet with the average being 5,000 square feet.
Operating Costs and Income Potential
A game will cost each person between $2 and $5. Shoe rentals are between $3 and $6 per person. Bowling alleys offer discounts during slower times to attract customers. On special nights, rates can be $4 to $7, or bowling alleys charge by the hour from $17 to $29.
The average bowling alley can make about $36,750 per lane annually. Successful bowling alleys are located where average income is over $100,000 per year. Startup costs include renovation, building construction, ball-return machines, and more.