Growth Plan

Starter Plan: 20–30 Members at $50–$100 per month

Draft

Executive Summary

Columbus Pinball Club will open with a lean cohort of 20–30 founding members paying $50–$100 per month. The goal is to validate the model, maintain a high quality member experience, and achieve break even with minimal fixed overhead. If the starter phase proves successful, we will expand thoughtfully to 50–100 members over 12 months based on space, machine count, and volunteer capacity.

Growth Targets

Phase 1: Starter20–30

Phase 2: Build50–75

Phase 3: Sustain75–100

Key Metrics

Member Retention Rate

Target: 85% annual retention

Monthly Revenue

Phase 1 (20–30 members): ~$1,000–$3,000 depending on $50/$100 mix

Space Requirements

Phase 1: 800–1,200 SF. Phase 3: up to ~1,800 SF.

Growth Timeline

6–12 months to 75–100 members based on demand

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Phase 1: Starter Launch (20–30 Members)

Membership Income

Premium Members

$100/month (cap)

Regular Members

$50/month

Volunteer Members

Free

Revenue depends on $50/$100 mix

Examples: 20 members at $50 = $1,000. 30 members split half $50/$100 = $2,250.

Facility criteria (examples)

Rent Budget

Target $1,000–$1,800

Target Size

800–1,200 SF starter

Pinball Machines

Initial 3–5; scale to 8–10

Arcade Cabinets

Initial 1–2

Light industrial or small retail. Short term lease preferred with renewal options.

Budget overview (public summary)

We share detailed budgets with members and publish summaries in our Financial Report. Below are core categories. Amounts flex with lease.

Lease and insurance
Utilities and internet
Maintenance and parts
Security and access control
Community programs
Volunteer operations

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Phase 2: Build and Stabilize (50 → 100 Members)

Timeline

0–6 months

Prove model, cover costs, maintain quality

6–12 months

Grow toward 75–100 members as capacity allows

Value Enhancements

Add machines as membership grows

Establish lounge and repair bench

Expand club hours with volunteers

Run monthly tournaments and socials

Begin merch sales

Funding Expansion

Reinvest in games: 1 per quarter as feasible

Build reserve: 3 months operating buffer

Scout next space up to ~1,800 SF

Financial Projections

Revenue Streams

Premium Members$100/month max

Regular Members$50/month

Volunteer MembersFree

Tournaments and EventsSmall, member focused

Expense Management (example)

Facility Rent$1,200–$1,800

Insurance$150–$250

Utilities + Internet$250–$400

Supplies/Maintenance$100–$200

Security/Access$75–$125

~$1,775–$2,775

Estimated monthly operating range

Risk Management

Potential Challenges

Facility availability and lease renewal risk

Maintaining quality with small volunteer team

Member churn in slow months

Mitigation Strategies

Build 3 month cash reserve

Cap growth until waitlist forms

Use member machine loans to limit capex

Implementation Timeline

This starter plan will be implemented over 12 months with quarterly reviews. We will expand only when member experience remains high and finances are stable.

Start Date: December 2025

Target: 6–12 months to 75–100 members

Goal: 20–30 to start