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Find hundreds of how-to articles, downloadable forms, checklists, manuals and other templates plus audio programs, laser tag business plan resources and more. For more information, please visit our Laser Tag Resource Guide

All the information on this site comes from the International Laser Tag Association, Inc. (www.lasertag.org)

DOWNLOAD: FEC Laser Tag Attraction Business Plan
Download this funded business plan for a successful FEC that added laser tag to it's list of attractions! This plan was reviewed and approved by the ILTA and guaranteed by the SBA. . . . keep reading

COMPLEMENTARY ARTICLE: Why Developer Agreements Are Dangerous
Anyone truly serious about opening a laser tag facility should never purposely give up any leverage when shopping around during the research stage. . . . keep reading

Industry Growth Rate Since 2000
The laser tag industry has seen a monumental growth over the past six years. The chart below shows where laser tag has seen the largest growth over the past six years. . . . keep reading

How to Fix Arcade Games Correctly

How to Fix Arcade Games Correctly

If you own the arcade games in your laser tag business, you will have to repair a game at one point or another. This is a fact if you choose to . . . keep reading

The Question of Redemption

Redemption is a timeless piece to any laser tag center if it is approached in an appropriate manner. The reason redemption is timeless is because . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: Monthly Pro-Forma Sheet

DOWNLOAD: Monthly Pro-Forma Sheet

This is a typical sheet in a business plan. Use this to lay out what profits and expenses you project for your first years in business. . . . keep reading

The Importance of Displaying Redemption Prizes

The Importance of Displaying Redemption Prizes

One of the most overlooked items in creating a successful redemption counters in a laser tag center is the proper way to display prizes. . . . keep reading

Increasing Revenue with Minimal Cost

Increasing Revenue with Minimal Cost

During an economic slowdown, an FEC or stand alone laser tag operation must offer a brand new appearance inside and out to attract customers from your community. . . . keep reading

Surviving Tough Times in a Changing Economy
Frank Seninsky

Surviving Tough Times in a Changing Economy

Making money is not supposed to be easy, but there's always opportunity if you can find a win-win formula. That's my mantra in good times and bad. . . . keep reading

Laser Tag Safety

Laser Tag Safety

As with any other attraction, Laser tag does offer its share of safety issues. In this article, you will find answers . . . keep reading

The Unique Qualities of Laser Tag
Brad Feinman

The Unique Qualities of Laser Tag

Having a clear understanding of how the laser tag attraction is unique in its operational and marketing needs will enable the laser tag operator to . . . keep reading

Facility Site-Design Tips
Eric Gaizat

Facility Site-Design Tips

Having your laser tag facility designed and built without first considering the efficiency of your business can be operational suicide. . . . keep reading

The One Year Wall
Brad Feinman

The One Year Wall

In this issue we're going to discuss "The One Year Wall", an important concept that affects every laser tag operator during their first year open. . . . keep reading

Creating a Successful Redemption Experience
Brad Feinman

Creating a Successful Redemption Experience

If you're planning a Redemption Arcade in your laser tag facility or already have one, learn what you can do to ensure the experience is enjoyable . . . keep reading

5 Keys to a Winning Laser Tag Experience
Brad Feinman

5 Keys to a Winning Laser Tag Experience

Ensure your laser tag business achieves the highest levels of repeat play and return visits by learning these 5 keys to creating a winning laser tag experience. . . . keep reading

Charitable Events: Profit through Giving

Charitable Events: Profit through Giving

Giving back to the community through a charity event is a great way to boost the image of your laser tag facility in the community. . . . keep reading

How to Determine Laser Tag Revenues

How to Determine Laser Tag Revenues

In this article, we will discuss how to determine realistic laser tag revenue projections for your laser tag facility. . . . keep reading

Multi-Level Vs. Single Level Arenas

Multi-Level Vs. Single Level Arenas

There is a significant revnue, and lifespan, difference between multi and single level laser tag arenas. . . . keep reading

The Issue of Hand Sanitation

The Issue of Hand Sanitation

The importance of proper hand sanitation cannot be stressed enough if you have a café or concession stand in your laser tag business. Most employees believe that if they wear gloves . . . keep reading

10 Common Laser Tag Start-up Mistakes

10 Common Laser Tag Start-up Mistakes

In any start up laser tag business, good decision making is a vital part of being successful. Opening your new business will require . . . keep reading

The Importance of Restroom Design

The Importance of Restroom Design

Many will think that restrooms in a laser tag business are purely functional and are only fitted with the basics. Toilets, Urinals, Sinks, Towels, Mirrors, etc. . . . keep reading

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