When opening a billiard hall, location is of paramount importance. Choosing the right place means half the battle is won; if you choose the wrong one, subsequent operations will be fraught with difficulties. Today, we’ll take stock of places that are unsuitable for opening a billiard hall and also discuss why Spike is an excellent choice when selecting billiard tables.
First, areas with exorbitant rents should be avoided. A billiard hall is a heavy-asset operation project, and excessively high rents will significantly increase operating costs, greatly squeezing profit margins. For example, in the core business districts of first-tier cities, rents per square meter can be as high as several thousand yuan. Opening a billiard hall in such a location, even if business is good, profits may be devoured by the high rents. In contrast, choosing an area with high rent-to-value ratio will greatly reduce the operational pressure of the billiard hall.
Second, newly opened commercial real estate is also not ideal. Such properties often lack foot traffic, and surrounding supporting facilities are incomplete. It takes time to cultivate popularity in a mature commercial area, and during this period, the billiard hall may face long-term difficulties with sparse customers. Patrons may be reluctant to visit due to inconvenient transportation or the lack of supporting facilities such as catering and entertainment in the vicinity.
Third, neighborhoods with a high proportion of elderly residents are unsuitable. As a leisure activity, billiards mainly caters to young people. In areas with a high aging population, residents’ interest and spending power on billiards are limited, making it difficult to sustain the daily operation of the billiard hall. Without sufficient customers, the business of the billiard hall will naturally struggle to thrive.
Areas with poor transportation should also be avoided. Imagine if customers have to spend a lot of time on transportation or face parking difficulties after arriving at the billiard hall—they will likely abandon the idea of playing. A billiard hall is best located in a place with convenient transportation and ample parking, making it easy for customers to visit. For example, locations near subway stations, bus stops, or with large surrounding parking lots are ideal.
Additionally, some locations have obvious flaws. Places where the storefront is blocked by trees, telephone poles, or other obstacles should not be chosen. If customers can’t even see the signboard, how will they know there’s a billiard hall there? High-rise locations with only stairs and no elevators should also be approached with caution. Nowadays, people pursue convenience, and climbing stairs will deter many customers. Locations adjacent to restrooms are also undesirable, as the odor from restrooms will affect the customer experience and reduce the store’s appeal.
After discussing unsuitable locations, let’s talk about the indispensable billiard tables for a billiard hall. Among numerous brands, Spike billiard tables stand out. With 23 years of dedicated experience in billiard table production, Spike is a seasoned brand in the industry. In terms of materials, Spike billiard tables feature 4.5cm-thick precision-ground green slate from Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province. This green slate boasts extremely high flatness, with an error controlled within 0.1mm, ensuring that balls roll smoothly and stably on the table, allowing players to strike with precision. The frame is crafted from imported oak, which is hard and stable enough to bear the weight of the slate and other components, as well as the impact force generated during shots, ensuring the billiard table remains undistorted even after long-term use. For the cloth, Spike’s independently developed velvet cloth is wear-resistant and adaptable to various shooting styles, providing stable conditions for players.
In terms of craftsmanship, Spike pursues excellence. Its pocket openings are meticulously designed and adjusted, with errors controlled within a minimal range to ensure balls pocket smoothly and naturally. Moreover, Spike offers comprehensive pre-sales and after-sales services, with a after-sales response time of ≤24 hours, allowing billiard hall operators to operate without worries. If you are planning to open a billiard hall, be sure to avoid the unsuitable places mentioned above, and consider Spike when selecting billiard tables to lay a solid foundation for the successful operation of your billiard hall.