Family Entertainment Center Owner / Franchisee

Also called: Trampoline Park Franchisee, Arcade Owner

Owns a local entertainment venue like a trampoline park, laser tag arena, or arcade-and-bowling center.

A day in the life

An FEC owner signs the lease, buys games and equipment, hires a manager, watches the numbers weekly, and works the floor on busy Saturday birthdays.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$110k
High
$300k

Estimate; income depends on the venue's success.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; money to invest and business skills.

Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Business, Hospitality Management.

Outlook

Growing about average. Entertainment venues are a growing franchise category.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Online booking and AI marketing help; the venue, staff and safety stay hands-on.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Accounting, Marketing.

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