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Small changes to how your team interacts with your guests can make a big difference in how they feel, how long they'll stay, and how often they return to your family entertainment venue.

Whether you're opening a brand-new entertainment venue or expanding your offering, it makes sense to consider not just the attractions and design, but also the systems and capabilities you'll need to support your business now and in the future. 

Your point of sale touches every guest and every dollar, so it’s a critical component of your success. That's why we're sharing these five scenarios that might suggest you need a robust facility management solution.

Topics: Point of Sale, Marketing, Memberships, Sales, Integrated Waivers, Facility Operations

As you think about opening or expanding your family or location-based entertainment facility, use this guide to understand your facility management and reporting needs.

Whether you're opening a brand-new entertainment venue or expanding your offering, it makes sense to consider not just the attractions and design, but also the systems and capabilities you'll need to support your business now and in the future. 

Your point of sale touches every guest and every dollar, so it’s a critical component of your success. That's why we're sharing these five scenarios that might suggest you need a robust facility management solution.

Topics: Point of Sale, Marketing, Reporting & Analytics, Memberships, Sales, Integrated Waivers, Facility Operations

Avoid the most common mistakes businesses make when implementing loyalty programs and memberships and start seeing an increase in engagement and adoption right away. 

Topics: Customer Loyalty, Memberships

Upgrade to the new CenterEdge Advantage 2022 LTS.

The CenterEdge Advantage 2022 Long Term Support (LTS) version is now available to CenterEdge clients with a current license and service agreement (LSA).

Topics: Point of Sale, Memberships, CenterEdge News, CenterEdge Advantage POS, CenterEdge Team, Cashless, Payment Processing, Self-service

You need to be both S.M.A.R.T and D.U.M.B to achieve realize your business' full potential.

Whether you're a new operator and need to know where to start or a seasoned pro who wants to grow in a certain area, this framework can help.

Read on for a step-by-step guide to help you strengthen any area of your existing business, or set out on the right path forward. 

Topics: Reporting & Analytics, Memberships, Sales, Employee Management, Facility Operations, Goal Setting

Settle in with a pumpkin-spice latte and move your business forward with these tips.  

I'm not saying I'm ready to say goodbye to summer, but the recent cooler temperatures are bringing to mind the very real fact that fall is nearly here.

In years past, have you noticed that that latter part of the year seems to fly by in a rush of work and obligations? With all that the holiday season entails, many FEC owners have shared that there never seems to be enough time to take full advantage of one of the most profitable times of the year. 

That's why we put together a quick list of five steps to take now that can help you plan for a strong finish to 2021.

Topics: Marketing, Memberships, Employee Management, Facility Operations, Goal Setting

Operate your busy FEC smarter with these essential facility management software features.

Running a profitable FEC is harder than it looks, and to do it effectively, you need to streamline your business a much as possible. Your facility management software should help make your job easier by centralizing sales, revenue, and reporting all in one place.

But in addition to that, you also need your solution to help you manage costs and increase sales. Today, we're sharing five ways your facility management software solution should help make your life easier. 

Topics: Point of Sale, Memberships, CenterEdge Advantage POS, Facility Operations, Birthday Party & Groups, Food & Beverage, Payment Processing

Special events, multi-visit passes, and staff competitions are just a few of the ways to boost your FEC’s revenue today and in the future.

You’re likely always thinking about ways to drive revenue and increase your bottom line. Sometimes, great ideas can come from quick brainstorming sessions with your team. Today, we did a quick brainstorming session of our own to provide you with a few ideas that you can use immediately to start driving more revenue today. Use these as they are or as a jumping-off point for your team’s next leadership meeting.  

Topics: Marketing, Reporting & Analytics, Memberships, Sales, Facility Operations

Kathy Barton, Guest Services Manager of ZooMontana, shares how faster guest transactions, more personalized member experiences, and time to focus on what matters most helps ZooMontana rise to every new challenge.

Nearly every amusement park or entertainment venue has to work through the challenges of scaling up as the business begins to grow. Knowing when to invest in new attractions, facility upgrades, and new management tools can be tricky.

We recently sat down with Kathy Barton, ZooMontana's Guest Services Manager, who shared their recent experience upgrading to CenterEdge, and the surprising benefits they’ve seen as a result. Here’s what she had to say:

Topics: Point of Sale, Zoos & Aquariums, Reporting & Analytics, Memberships, Employee Management, Facility Operations

Thoughtful program planning and strategic rollout can make all the difference. 

Now that you’ve heard about some of the key benefits, new CenterEdge tools, and a success story, you’re probably ready to think about setting up a membership program for yourself. 

Topics: Point of Sale, Customer Loyalty, Marketing, Memberships, Sales, CenterEdge Advantage POS