Bowling pro shop with ball drilling

League bowlers, serious amateurs, juniors and their parents, plus bowling centres that need supplies or fitting work.

Margin on equipment sales plus fees for drilling, plug and re-drill work, grip fitting and ball resurfacing. Repeat visits from league bowlers keep income steady.

• Strong bowling knowledge
• Careful hands-on precision for fitting and drilling
• Friendly, trusted advice for customers

• Drilling creates dust and noise, so check ventilation, health and safety and planning use for any unit
• Check business rates, lease terms and any agreement with the bowling centre
• Public liability insurance and cover for stock and equipment
• Demand can be local and seasonal around leagues, so test it before committing to a long lease
• Some brands may set conditions for stockists, so check before ordering

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £8,000 to £35,000, depending on whether you share space in a bowling centre or take a separate unit, plus your stock and drilling equipment. Lease terms and the size of your opening range will matter.

Drilling creates dust and noise, so check ventilation, health and safety and planning use for any unit. Also check business rates, lease terms, any agreement with the bowling centre, insurance for liability, stock and equipment, and any conditions brands set for stockists.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around £3,000 to £14,000, depending on location, stock and how many bowlers use your fitting service. Demand can be local and seasonal around leagues, so test it before committing to a long lease.