The Roller Skating Business Resource Manual (“THE MANUAL”) is a guide to opening and operating a skating rink. It was written in part by skate manufacturers, rink operators, and distributors. It is 75 pages long with many 2-3 page articles and also advertisements from companies that cater to the roller skating market. The cost of the book is $50 and if you mail the front cover back to us the $50 will be credited towards your initial rental skate order from Southeastern Skate Supply. The following is a brief outline of what subjects the book covers:
Feasibility Chart
Regional Skate Distributors
Ch 1 – Your Capital Investment
Ch 2 – The Building (includes several sketches of possible layouts)
Ch 3 – Flooring
Ch 4 – Skate Rental
Ch 5 – Sound and Lighting Systems
Ch 6 – The Snack Bar
Ch 7 – A Walk Down the Aisle
Ch 8 – The Rest Rooms
Ch 9 – The Retail Showroom
Ch 10 – Safety and Security
Ch 11 – Vending, Video, and Other Attractions
Ch 12 – Other Considerations (music licensing, office fixtures, facility maintenance, phone systems)
Ch 13 – Admissions
Ch 14 – Parties and Promotions
Ch 15 – Organized Roller Skating (classes and competitions)
Ch 16 – Trade Support (trade organizations and magazines)