Indoor batting cage centre

Club cricketers, baseball and softball players, juniors and their parents, school and club groups, and casual players wanting a fun session.

Pay-per-session lane bookings, memberships or token packs, plus party bookings, club hire, equipment sales and drinks or snacks.

• Customer service
• Basic machine upkeep and safety awareness
• Local marketing to clubs and schools
• Managing bookings and rosters

• Council planning and zoning approval for an indoor sports use, plus building and fire safety requirements, check with your local council
• Public liability insurance and a clear waiver and safety process, as balls can cause injuries
• Lease terms, bond and fit-out costs before you have bookings
• Workers compensation insurance once you hire staff, check your state scheme
• Working with children checks if you run junior coaching or clinics, check your state's rules
• Quiet weekday daytime hours, so plan school, club and corporate bookings to fill them

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your unit, fit-out, and the number of lanes and machines. Check lease terms, bond and fit-out costs before you have any bookings.

Check council planning and zoning approval for indoor sports use, plus building and fire safety requirements. Check public liability insurance and a clear waiver process, workers compensation once you hire staff, and working with children checks for junior coaching.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your lanes, pricing and bookings. Weekday daytime hours can be quiet, so plan school, club and corporate bookings. Expect at least around 25 hours a week.