I was approached by someone on Thursday wanting to start an arcade and having all of my games in it as well as games that he would be purchasing. He knows nothing about the arcade business but he has empty locations and wants to put something in there that is as close to turn-key as possible. He wants me to maintain and repair all of the games in the location. He said that he would not require rent from me and we could work out a fair way to split profits. I told him that he would probably not make any profits as he has no games and would have to purchase them. I told him that he wouldn't make anything really until he has all his games paid for. I also told him that in the small town that his location is in that he may not even make enough to cover the utilities. He said he was open to any and all suggestions. Basically he said he has money and wants me to turn his empty store site into an arcade.
I know nothing about actually starting an arcade or even having an arcade route. I have only been an enthusiats and amateur arcade repairman. I was wondering if anyone here that has a route or arcade could give me some pointers or advice and also what I should be doing to make sure this isn't a bad decision for me.
I am not emotionally invested in this idea so I haven't made any decisions and my wife said she would wait until I have done my research to put in her two cents. I always try to live by "If you're going to do something, do it right the first time" so help me do it right...if I do it at all.
Thanks! (...and feel free to ask a myriad of questions as I know this is a little vague)
I know nothing about actually starting an arcade or even having an arcade route. I have only been an enthusiats and amateur arcade repairman. I was wondering if anyone here that has a route or arcade could give me some pointers or advice and also what I should be doing to make sure this isn't a bad decision for me.
I am not emotionally invested in this idea so I haven't made any decisions and my wife said she would wait until I have done my research to put in her two cents. I always try to live by "If you're going to do something, do it right the first time" so help me do it right...if I do it at all.
Thanks! (...and feel free to ask a myriad of questions as I know this is a little vague)


