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            <title><![CDATA[Defining Eatertainment: The Trend That's Transforming Fun]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Eatertainment blends dining with interactive entertainment to create immersive social experiences. This 2026 guide covers the definition, venue types, economics, emerging trends, and the technology powering the modern eatertainment venue.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Start a Golf Simulator Business: The Complete 10-Step Plan for 2026]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The golf simulator market is projected to hit $4.8 billion by 2030. Here is your step-by-step plan for launching a profitable indoor golf business in 2026 — from market research and technology selection to revenue optimization.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Write a Family Entertainment Center Business Plan (2026 Guide)]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A practical guide to writing an FEC business plan — market analysis, revenue model, operations, financial projections, and the operational details banks and investors care about.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Increase Bowling Alley Revenue: 8 Strategies That Actually Work]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:03:58 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Practical strategies for bowling center operators to increase revenue — from online booking and dynamic pricing to party packages, memberships, and multi-activity programming. Based on data from hundreds of entertainment venues.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Atomic Golf 10x'd Their Bookings with Fewer Choices]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[How Atomic Golf went from $2,000 to over $30,000 a day in online reservations by simplifying their booking model from nine packages to three, powered by Rex's flexibility to iterate fast and a fully connected tech stack with GoTab and Tripleseat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Punch Bowl Social Manages Multi-Activity Reservations at Scale]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stripe Payments Integration Overview]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rex announces a powerful integration with Stripe Payments, enabling advanced capabilities including online checkout, in-person terminals, fraud protection, and flexible payment options for experience-driven businesses.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rex vs SevenRooms: Which Reservation Platform Fits Your Venue?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[An honest breakdown of Rex and SevenRooms, two reservation platforms built for fundamentally different venue types. Pricing, features, and limitations compared.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Feature: Introducing Rex Memberships]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you ready to take your Family Fun Center to the next level?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Entertainment Venue Website Optimization: The Complete Guide for 2026]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Increase Party Bookings at Your Entertainment Center]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have private party bookings slowed down since the holidays? Do you want to host more birthdays, corporate events, and social gatherings at your venue?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Rex Is the Game-Changer for Your Pickleball Venue]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you manage a pickleball venue, you already know how important it is to stay on top of reservations, streamline court usage, and keep players happy.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Modern Event Management: Introducing Perfect Venue]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the ever-evolving landscape of event planning and management, finding the right tools matters. This is where Perfect Venue shines, providing a modern solution that simplifies event management for venues of all sizes.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Increase Revenue Per Guest Without Raising Prices]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Explore strategies for family entertainment centers and activity venues to boost per-guest revenue through bundling, upsells, memberships, and operational optimization — without touching your prices.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Is Your Eatertainment Website Actually Turning Visitors into Paying Guests?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey there! Let’s cut to the chase. You run an awesome entertainment venue—whether it’s a family fun center, an escape room, or an adventure park. You’ve got the games, the thrills, the whole nine yards.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Build the Ultimate Party Package for your Competitive Socializing Venue]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Running a thriving competitive socializing venue requires more than just offering exciting activities and games.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stripe v2 Now Available on Rex: Upgrade Your Payment Game]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[We’re excited to announce that Stripe v2 is now integrated with Rex! This upgrade is packed with features that will make managing payments smoother, safer, and more flexible for your activity venue.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revolutionizing Indoor Golf Centers: Rex's Game-Changing Partnership with aboutGOLF]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In an exciting development for the entertainment and competitive socializing sector, Rex Reservations (Rex) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with aboutGOLF, a leader in golf technology innovation.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Crafting Corporate Event Packages for Team Building and Camaraderie]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In today's fast-moving corporate world, businesses are on the lookout for fresh, fun ways to bring their teams closer together, especially with so many people working remotely.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Meet Rex: The Reservation System Built for Indoor Golf and Driving Ranges]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rex was built specifically with golf centers in mind, offering a specialized booking platform that maximizes bay utilization, boosts revenue, and creates memorable guest experiences.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Maximize Your Revenue with the Rex and GoTab Integration]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[We are excited to announce that Rex, the leading booking solution for eatertainment and competitive socializing venues, has partnered with GoTab, the trailblazing Restaurant Commerce Platform.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Heart of Fun: Optimizing Your Activity Center Layout for Maximum Engagement]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to the dynamic world of activity centers, where every square foot of your space is an opportunity to delight your guests and increase revenue.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Rex Handles Bowling Reservations: Features, Setup & What to Expect]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A practical look at how Rex handles bowling reservations — the booking flow, lane management, party packages, pricing configuration, upsells, the Host App, and what onboarding actually looks like.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[6 tips for avoiding cancelations and no-shows at your center]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[1. Use Reservation Software Let guests curate their own experience by allowing them to easily search, book, and manage their reservations. This also allows operators to collect and manage contact info when guests book. 2. Make It Easy to Cancel]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Capturing Attention: How Activity Centers are Leveraging Instagrammable Experiences]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In today's highly competitive market, businesses are vying more than ever for customer attention.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Diversey River Bowl Streamlines Reservations with Rex]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Diversey River Bowl is one of the nation's busiest bowling centers. Faced with the challenge of managing a high volume of customers, they turned to Rex to handle their lane and private party reservations.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Technology is Transforming Eatertainment Experiences]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the dynamic world of eatertainment and competitive socializing, the customer experience reigns supreme.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to start a family entertainment center]]></title>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The concept of a family fun center (FFC) has grown in popularity over the years.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Supercharge Your Family Fun Center with These 10 Awesome Activities]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Competitive Socializing: Where Good Times Get Competitive]]></title>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Getting the Lowdown on Competitive Socializing Alright, so what's the buzz about competitive socializing?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rex & Tripleseat Integration Overview]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix Speeds Things Up with REX]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Open a Profitable Padel Club: A Complete Operator's Guide]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Memberships Are the Future of Activity Centers and Entertainment Venues]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Start an Indoor Rock Climbing Gym: The Complete 2026 Guide]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Local SEO for Entertainment Venues: How to Show Up When Customers Search Near You]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Start a Batting Cage Business: The Complete 2026 Guide]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Fill Slow Weeknights at Your Entertainment Venue: 9 Proven Strategies]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Venue Operator's Guide to Package Pricing That Actually Converts]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rex vs Peek Pro: Which Venue Booking Platform Fits Your Business?]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Are Leisure Sports? Exploring the Growing Popularity of Casual Play]]></title>
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rex vs FareHarbor: Which Booking Platform Fits Your Entertainment Venue?]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rex vs CenterEdge: Which Venue Management Platform Fits Your Business?]]></title>
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