Full-Service dart bar with food and leagues

Dart league players, groups celebrating birthdays, company teams, date-night couples and casual players looking for food, drinks and games in one place.

Drinks and food sales, plus board rental or league fees, private event bookings and sponsorship from local brands.

• Running a bar or restaurant team
• Cost control on food and drink
• Event and league organizing
• Marketing to local groups and workplaces

• Full liquor license rules, cost and availability, which differ widely by state and may involve quotas or limited licenses
• Liquor liability (dram shop) and general liability insurance, plus workers' compensation for staff
• Health department permit, kitchen inspections and food safety training requirements
• Build-out costs, fire code, occupancy limits and zoning approval for a bar with a kitchen
• Staffing, tip reporting and payroll rules to check with the IRS and your state
• Safety and liability around darts and alcohol, including clear house rules and incident procedures

Startup costs are typically around $250,000 to $700,000, depending on the premises, build-out, equipment and number of boards. These are estimates only, so get quotes for your own location before you commit to a lease.

Monthly revenue is typically around $60,000 to $180,000, depending on location, venue size, food and drink sales, and how busy your leagues and events keep the space. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit, so factor in your own costs.

Check full liquor license rules, cost and availability in your state, since some use quotas or limited licenses. Also check health department permits, kitchen inspections, fire code, occupancy limits, zoning, liquor liability insurance and payroll rules.