Pinball rentals for bars and cafes

Bars, pubs, cafes, breweries, bowling alleys and event hosts, plus private parties renting for a weekend.

A revenue share with the venue or a flat monthly rental fee, plus one-off event rental fees and paid repair callouts.

• Machine repair and maintenance
• Friendly, reliable dealings with venue owners
• Route planning
• Basic bookkeeping

• Check your province and municipality for rules on amusement or coin-operated machines, as some places require a licence or fee
• Check commercial general liability insurance and who is responsible if a machine is damaged or causes an injury
• Put revenue share, access, repairs and removal terms in a written agreement with each venue
• Machines can be vandalized or spilled on in busy venues, so check your cover
• A vehicle and a helper may be needed to move heavy machines safely
• Venues may close or change owners, so income can be uneven

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the size of your fleet and whether you need a vehicle or a helper to move heavy machines safely.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your venues, machines and the revenue share or fee you agree. Income can be uneven if venues close or change owners.

Check your province and municipality for rules on amusement or coin-operated machines, as some require a licence or fee. Also check commercial general liability insurance, cover for vandalism or spills, and put terms in a written agreement with each venue.