Business

Ironic justice?

May 22nd, 2010 by bobjohnson | Comments Off

Ironic justice?

A New Jersey bowling center owner suspected of burning down a competitor’s center has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.


Bowlmor equipment set

May 13th, 2010 by bjiwebmaster | Comments Off

Bowlmor equipment set

QubicaAMF will provide lanes, scoring, et al for Bowlmor’s new center in Times Square.


Michigan now smoke-free

May 12th, 2010 by bjiwebmaster | Comments Off

Michigan now smoke-free

Will the statewide ban be a blessing or a curse for the operators of bowling centers?


No ZZZs at Z-Bowl

May 11th, 2010 by bjiwebmaster | Comments Off

No ZZZs at Z-Bowl

New FEC in the Piedmont area of North Carolina offers 18 lanes of bowling and a lot more.


Splitz splits Westminster

May 11th, 2010 by bjiwebmaster | Comments Off

Splitz splits Westminster

The “Best New Center” of 2005 is purchased and re-branded by the operators of Utah-based Fat Cats.


New center for Wichita?

May 4th, 2010 by bobjohnson | 1 Comment

New center for Wichita?

The west side of town could get a 32-lane facility, including a high-tech training center.


Webb buys Ohio center

April 21st, 2010 by bobjohnson | Comments Off

Webb buys Ohio center

The PBA Hall of Famer partners with a veteran proprietor to purchase a 48-lane facility in Columbus.


Fire destroys Ind. center

April 11th, 2010 by bobjohnson | Comments Off

Fire destroys Ind. center

The 18-laner was described as the only recreation-focused business in the town of 6,300.


When the levee… opens

April 7th, 2010 by bobjohnson | Comments Off

When the levee... opens

Boutique bowling comes to the greater Cincinnati/northern Kentucky region this month.


Historic center to close

April 2nd, 2010 by bobjohnson | Comments Off

Historic center to close

A smoking ban and the challenging economy conspire to shut down a 47-year-old 10-laner in Kentucky.



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