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FatCats Entertainment venue exterior at dusk with green neon lightingCase Study
How FatCats Entertainment grew from a single venue to 10 locations across the Mountain West, using Rex Reservations as the unified platform powering bookings, upsells, promotions, and integrations across their entire portfolio.
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Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix switched from Peek to REX to streamline private party bookings and event management through a deep integration with their Tripleseat event software.
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An in-depth guide covering the steps, costs, and strategies for launching a profitable padel club — from site selection and construction to revenue modeling and member retention.
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Rex vs Checkfront: Which Booking Platform Fits Your Venue?

An honest comparison of Rex and Checkfront — two booking platforms built for different businesses. Features, pricing, integrations, and fit broken down for entertainment venue operators.

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What Are Leisure Sports? Exploring the Growing Popularity of Casual Play

Pickleball, padel, axe throwing, mini golf — casual social activities are driving a $350B recreation boom. Here's what counts as a leisure sport, which formats are growing fastest, and what venue operators need to know.

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How to Start a Mini Golf Business: The Complete 2026 Guide

Everything you need to know about starting a mini golf business — from course design and startup costs to permits, technology, marketing, and revenue optimization strategies that actually work.

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How to Market Your Entertainment Venue on Social Media in 2026

Reels, TikTok, Google Maps, paid social — the playbook that fills weekday off-peak hours and turns first-time guests into repeat regulars. Channel-by-channel tactics built for FECs, bowling alleys, mini golf, and pickleball venues.

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How to Start a Pickleball Business: The Complete 2026 Guide

Everything you need to know about starting a pickleball business — from facility design and startup costs to memberships, leagues, technology, and revenue optimization strategies that work in 2026.

Guide

The Operator’s Guide to Venue Staffing: How to Hire, Train, and Retain at Entertainment Venues

Entertainment venues face 60–100% annual staff turnover. This guide covers everything operators need to know about hiring venue staff, training programs that stick, scheduling best practices, and retention strategies that cut turnover — plus how technology reduces the staffing pressure.