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$2 Million of Fun: Big Margins in Play Centers
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Despite tight search criteria, Daniel Batista found a business that excited him. The eye-popping margins were a bonus.
Topics in Daniel’s interview:
- His experience in the film industry
- Launching a Latino media brand
- Searching for a fun business
- Acquiring an indoor playground
- LA demographics are perfect for this business
- High initial installation costs but 50% EBITDA margins
- Candeeland Kids’ unique franchising structure
- Surprisingly low maintenance costs
- Teenage hourly labor
- Adding an arcade to his location
References and how to contact Daniel:
- Candeeland Kids Downey
- Shell Zhang on Acquiring Minds: Awakening to Entrepreneurship to Buy a Not-Boring Business
- Sam Rosati on Acquiring Minds: How to Shorten Your Search: Big 3, Little 2
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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago