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In addition to planning your capacity management approach as you prepare to reopen, it will also be important to rethink how you invite guests to interact with your staff and other guests once onsite.

Like when creating your product offerings, it’s a good idea to give guests options to help them choose the experience - and the interactions - that work best for them. Here are five interaction points to consider.

Topics: FEC, Zoos & Aquariums, Amusement Parks, CenterEdge Advantage POS, Integrated Waivers, Facility Operations, Cashless, Online Sales & Ticketing, Food & Beverage

As you consider the facility management systems that you will need to adapt to meet new operational guidelines, one of the most important considerations is how you will manage capacity.

Many indoor and outdoor attractions are already leveraging capacity ticketing for unique attractions, admissions - even for locker rentals and parking. Here are five new ways to use capacity controls that you may want to consider. 

Topics: FEC, Zoos & Aquariums, Amusement Parks, CenterEdge Advantage POS, Facility Operations, Birthday Party & Groups, Cashless, Online Sales & Ticketing

CenterEdge had the opportunity to attend the Maximize Profits through Operational Excellence workshop in Orlando last week in advance of Birthday University. One of the hottest topics discussed was game room operation, and Bernie Robinson, Founder and Partner of FUNstruction Results, shared key insights to help new and seasoned operators maximize their game room’s revenue potential.

We had a few minutes to sit down with Bernie to learn more, and here’s what he had to say.

Topics: Redemption Management, Facility Operations, Cashless

Coin pushers and other redemption games with added bonus point potential can be much more attractive to guests.

Are you looking for an easy way to increase guest engagement with your coin pusher games?

Topics: CenterEdge Advantage POS, Facility Operations, Birthday Party & Groups, Cashless

A POS system should do much, much more than just process transactions.

The right solution can create efficiencies and enhance your FEC in ways you might never have expected—and in more than just one area. Take the test to see if yours is hitting the mark.

Topics: Point of Sale, Access Control, Employee Management, Facility Operations, Cashless, Online Sales & Ticketing, Food & Beverage

Sell additional game play or attractions and add them to event player cards – even while the cards are in use at your facility.

Want to boost birthday party or event revenue during an event? Today’s CenterEdge Pro Tip shows you how to add money or play privileges to game cards – even while they’re in use at your facility – to boost revenue and experience and end parties on an even higher note!

Topics: CenterEdge Advantage POS, Facility Operations, Birthday Party & Groups, Cashless

How to know if your access control processes are providing your guests with the best possible experience.

If you operate a seasonal amusement or waterpark, you’re no doubt preparing for the upcoming season, testing attractions and reviewing processes to be sure you start the season with a splash. With a new season coming, though, it’s a good idea for all types of entertainment facilities to take time to review what’s working and what needs work.

Topics: Access Control, Facility Operations, Cashless

Maximize efficiency and grow your revenue with these easy to implement tips.

Group and birthday party business are critical elements of virtually any successful amusement and entertainment venue. They provide a facility not only with revenue, but also serve as an excellent source of exposure to new patrons. But some facility owners and managers still operate their special event business as a separate entity from the rest of their operation, with separate systems and processes for everything from booking to admissions to payment. For example, many facilities operate in a cashless environment in the day to day but fail to realize the full revenue and operational potential your business can gain by going cashless for special events. Here are five reasons to take your special events cashless.

Topics: Point of Sale, Birthday Party & Groups, Cashless

Common uses for wristbands that increase efficiency and optimize guest experience.

Simplifying the guest experience can be overwhelming when there are so many attractions, food and beverage, payment and access options to consider. Wristbands may sound old-fashioned, but the modern wristband is a terrific solution for not only streamlining your guests’ entrance into your facility, but also helping them more fully engage with everything your business has to offer.

Topics: FEC, Trampoline Parks, Museums, Waterparks, Zoos & Aquariums, Amusement Parks, Parks & Rec, Access Control, Cashless

Gift cards are more than just a one-time use revenue generator for a once-a-year birthday or holiday season.

Everyone knows that gift cards have a huge potential to make your facility more money, increase per capita spending and even earn passive revenue through card breakage. But are you maximizing the use of them in your facility? Gift card sales should be part of your overall marketing and promotion strategy. Read on for five ways to leverage gift card sales even more this year.

Topics: FEC, Marketing, Cashless