Play Centres

Are you looking at starting your own Play Centre ? Then we'll show you the correct way to do it ! So ... where do I start ?

Please read this before you move forward with your Entertainment or Soft Play Idea:

At JVPLAY our goal is to help businesses become as successful as they can be, from an experienced operator to another!
JVPLAY is the number one in the design and construction set up of Family Entertainment Play Centre Businesses!

JVPLAY owns and has operated a multi award winning successful Entertainment Centre with over 10 years building, fit out, and operational experience. In addition we have built Entertainment Centres for clients all around Australia including Coffs Harbour, Prestons, Penrith and Melbourne.

        

JVPLAY are well partnered with our team of business manufacturers in building, design, engineers, play equipment, and water play equipment, who have worked around the globe with literally hundreds of entertainment based business and the worlds top class theme parks including Disneyland, Kennywood, Six Flags, Paramount Parks, Sea World, Busch Gardens, Madison Square Garden, Cedar Point, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Dreamworld, and many, many more. We are connected with virtually all leading suppliers in the industry and keep close tabs on new trends and developments to ensure that you get the best advice.

We also recognize that to get involved in this industry and be successful, there are many potential pitfalls that can cause a lot of unnecessary stress, headaches, miscalculation of budget and possible failure. At JVPlay we let you in on all those secrets without the cost of being a franchise set up and no ongoing royalties and still have all the back up and ongoing support.

At JVPLAY, we use our knowledge to benefit you. We don’t just sell play equipment ! Your ongoing business requirements are important to us, helping you start and remain a profitable business, and successful business owners.

So you’re interested in starting an indoor playground. But where do you start ? You have already made the most important decision, now let JVPlay show you how we can help.

Whether you are looking to spend a little or a lot, we have the depth of knowledge to help you get the best possible return on your investment. JVPLAY is the only one to call...do not be fooled into hiring anyone who doesn't actually own and operate a successful Entertainment Centre.

Entertainment Centre Business Consultation is to find out those questions about entering this line of business and to ensure the greatest chance of success. To avoid those pit falls and very costly mistakes.


Consultation Packages

At JVPLAY, we have all those Questions answered.

• How much should I pay for rent, how do I negotiate with the landlord on terms and conditions, how long should the lease be for on my investment?
• What attractions will bring the most money?
• How much can I expect to make on turn over per year?
• What added attractions will bring in the best revenue with no extra staff members.
• Gone are the days where play centre’s survive on a play structure alone, find out what to offer those week day clients.
• What is the out goings related cost?
• Learn how to buy right on café and merchandise items to save thousands per year?
• What sort of cost will I incur on advertising and where is the best place to advertise?
• What are the “Best kept Secrets” that keep your customers coming back time and time again?
• How many staff do I need? And how much will the wage bill be?
• How can I prevent accidents, and protect my business and myself in this event?
• There are a lot of hidden cost I do not know about what are they ?

Don’t spend hours and loads of time and money trying to find out the secrets to success. JVPLAY have all these answers.

Covers Centre Design, Café, Attraction Fit Out, Secrets for Success, choosing the right Attraction mix to save & make money !                                       


Business Plan Manual

How do I fund my idea ? A  business plan is the best piece of equipment you will ever purchase! 
We supply you with a Comprehensive Business Plan Manual that covers:

~ Extensive tips, ideas and plans to run a successful play business based on years of  experience, from an award winning FEC Facility owner and operator.
~ Feasibility Calculator – provides an estimated yearly earnings for borrowing collateral and leasing equipment and knowing more about this industry.
We have also paid for the industry reports, we speak directly with existing operators, and we have spent time studying and monitoring play centres from many diverse markets and community
JVPlay  has done the hard work for you… this will literally save you thousands.                                                    
                                                    
Entertainment Centre Manuals

We supply you with entire Entertainment centre manuals to successfully operate a Children’s Soft Play Centre or Family Entertainment Centre.

~ Owners Operations Manual
~ Employees Handbook for Customer Service
~ Facility Operations Procedures Manual
~ All Forms to successfully operate an FEC on a daily basis
~ Job Descriptions for Employees (Front Desk / Cafe / Parties etc)
~ Staff Training including supply of Manuals
~ Marketing Support and Marketing Manuals
~ Maintenance Schedules Manuals
~ Kitchen Manager Manual.   


Project Management & Building Fit Out

~ Facility Conceptual Drawings, Design & Layout to suit your target audience.
~ Co-ordinating the shipping, timing, customs clearance and final delivery of all
   National & International Suppliers & products
~ Experienced Installation Crew
~ Oversee Total Installation of all products and labour from start to finish
~ Availability for your Opening Day
~ On going business support
~ Availability for staff training if required                                                    

         

Common Problems

Some of the most common problems for why entertainment business fails are:

• Miscalculations of funding
• Ineffective facility layout
• Failure to theme your centre effectively and adding the wow factor
• Poor attraction mix
• Poor planning
• Missed opening dates
• Lack of advertising
• Lack of staff training

The fact is when you open an Entertainment Centre, you are faced with a daunting task. You now need to deal with an array of permits, Construction issues, Tradesmen, suppliers and venders , contracts , Insurance ,accounting , scheduling, marketing, lighting ,carpets and tiling, cleaning suppliers, emergency procedures, Emergency equipment, effective branding including professional logo design, website, printing, food menu, pricing and staff requirements.

All of these can become overwhelming to most business savvy people around.  

Poor choice in supplier and not knowing what to look for when purchasing play equipment could be a big mistake.

Buying cheap from other countries where you can buy cheap always ends up being a very costly piece of equipment before long. If you misjudge on a couple of these matters its properly no big deal but if you cut too many corners or make to many bad deals your chances for success are virtually eliminated.

Why risk it Have it all done for you right the first time. Be a professional operator from the day you open.

So … do you want to be the best and have the best chance of success?

Work Together with the team at JVPLAY.

We will create a plan that is tailor maid especially for your needs, so you can spend your time on areas of your expertise, leaving the rest entirely to us. Ultimately, this will save you huge amounts of time and money and more importantly you will be successful.

We welcome the opportunity for you to give us a call and discuss the scope and the advantages of using our services. We work with you every step of the way in the creation of your ultimate play facility.