Following CDC guidelines, Shaffer Distributing says they are open for business. At the moment, customer office visits are by appointment only and employees and customers must socially distance and wear masks in the building. You can contact them at 800-282-0194 or email one of the following addresses to get in touch with their respective departments: [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].
Author: Matt Harding
Industry veteran Satinder Bhutani, who has spent almost 20 years at Andamiro USA (most recently as Special Accounts Advisor), has announced his retirement at the end of June. Satinder began his career back in the 1980s with his well-known brother Satish at his Bhuzac International in Northern California, and upon reflection notes that “It’s Not Easy” to say goodbye. Read his touching words as he recounts his years in the business below. IT’S NOT EASY After nearly 20 years, I have decided that June 2020 will be my last month at Andamiro. It’s not easy to write these words after…
By Jim Kessler, LASERTRON Creating an antifragile venue is all about identifying and understanding the core reasons why our guests visit our venues and, most importantly, how successfully we satisfy those reasons during each visit. If we are assuming our venues are successful because we provide our guests with the opportunity to watch a movie, bowl, play games, or eat a burger, then we are failing to identify the real reasons why our guests visit. In my view, these are the core reasons: Have fun Gather with friends and family Celebrate special occasions De-stress and relax Escape from ________. Once…
On the food delivery app GrubHub, Chuck E. Cheese locations around the country are doing business as “Pasqually’s Pizza & Wings,” leaving some feeling a bit deceived when ordering a meal. According to the New York Post, the Pasqually name is taken from a singing chef character Chuck E. Cheese debuted in the 1970s. But the mobile move doesn’t mark an end for the Chuck E. Cheese brand. “Pasqually’s Pizza & Wings’ recipes use fresh, homemade pizza dough, just like Chuck E. Cheese, but it is a different pizza that features a thicker crust and extra sauce, giving consumers a…
With most states around the country now open in some capacity, AMOA is a conducting a virtual operator roundtable discussion on the topic today, May 19, at 2 p.m. Central time. Register here. Panelists include Luke Adams of Pioneer Vending, Rick LaFleur of I.F. LaFleur & Son, Jamie Meyer of JLM Entertainment and Chip O’Hara of Midwest Coin Concepts. They will discuss what the picture is for reopening around the country and having a preparedness plan for your business with COVID-19 in mind. The forum will allow AMOA operators to share what reopening looks like in their state or locality,…
“Clean your hands with your feet!” says Bob’s Space Racers, manufacturers of a new hands-free hand sanitizer station. The foot-pedal-operated, self-standing unit allows people to walk away with clean hands without ever having to touch any surfaces, nozzles or knobs, the company said. “The concept evolved while people were all at home going a little stir crazy,” said Ron Malinowski, BSR’s sales topper. “Glenda Cook, who’s the CEO, the founder’s daughter and also Jack’s wife, came up with the idea and then we started going crazy brainstorming. One thing led to the other with the foot-pedal concept, which is just…
As Oklahoma enters their Phase 2 of business reopenings, locations like Ripley’s Bar and Grill in downtown Tulsa are pumping out brews served by masked bartenders. But next door to Ripley’s, The Max Retropub was still closed and likely will remain so until sometime in June. According to the Tulsa World, the arcade bar’s owner and general manager Majda Al-Amoudi said she needs to create a new layout and a system to keep the games clean before she reopens. “Our whole thing is we have a lot of touchable surfaces,” she said. “All of our video games and stuff like…
Casinos, movie theaters and more can open under Louisiana’s first phase of reopening, according to KNOE News, but arcades seem to be left out. Wayback’s Arcade in Pineville, which we reported just opened in February, is ready to hit the ground running and is upset at the omission. “You know, it almost feels like the government gets to pick who wins and who loses, and we’re on the short end of the stick right now,” said co-owner Jeremy Shepherd. “I say that knowing people are concerned and there are many who still want businesses to remain closed and we’re aware…
The next Foundations University class has been rescheduled for Aug. 25-27 in Orlando. “With businesses beginning to open up now around the country, we are hopeful that life will feel more ‘normal’ by giving ourselves an extra month to schedule our next Foundations,” organizers reported. Click here to register. Early bird registration is good through Aug. 1 at $395. Regular registration is good through Aug. 22, priced at $495. The seminar program is billed as “the complete blueprint for success, growth and profit in the entertainment industry.” Learn more at www.foundationsuniversity.com.
Beginning this Friday, May 22, beaches, boardwalks, lakes and lakeshores can open with social distancing measures in place, according to Gov. Phil Murphy’s recently announced executive order. However, the order notes that restaurants and bars on the Jersey Shore are still limited to delivery and takeout only, and that arcades and “other places of public amusement” will continue to be closed. “I’m thrilled to announce that the Jersey Shore will be open to families across our state and region in a way that is consistent with protecting the public health of every beachgoer,” said Gov. Murphy. “This action will ensure that New…