Start Your Family Entertainment
Center with Betson

Family Entertainment Center Design, Equipment, and Installation Experts

Concept • Design • Install • Optimize

Why Choose Betson?

Since 1934, Betson Enterprises has been a trusted leader in family entertainment center design, arcade game equipment, and installation services. As a family-owned company, we’ve helped hundreds of operators and entrepreneurs start and grow profitable FEC businesses across the U.S.

Betson is the one-stop shop for all of your amusement equipment needs.  From in-house financing and leasing options, to installation, parts, service, and technical training.   Whatever your budget or goals, Betson can tailor a program to help you own your amusement equipment or connect you with a preferred revenue share partner. 

Through long-standing partnerships with manufacturers, operators, and design firms, Betson gives you direct access to the latest arcade games, data-driven insights, and industry-leading support — everything you need to launch and optimize your entertainment center successfully.

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Industry Connections That Work for You

Our partnerships give you more than access to equipment — they connect you to the entire ecosystem behind successful entertainment operations. These relationships help you open faster, operate smarter, and grow stronger over time.

Betson’s long-standing partnerships extend beyond product supply:

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Manufacturers

Access to all the leading manufacturers in the business.

Financing

Flexible payment structures tailored to operators.

Technology vendors

Integration with leading card systems, redemption software, and reporting tools.

Operators

Close collaboration with independent operators if you are looking for help operating your game room.

Design firms

Partnerships with architectural and interior design firms to create cohesive, high-impact entertainment spaces that attract and retain guests.

Industry organizations

Active involvement with IAAPA, AMOA, and regional associations to stay ahead of trends and opportunities.

These connections help you build a more profitable, efficient, and future-ready entertainment business.

Our Turn-Key FEC Services

Betson provides complete family entertainment center solutions — from concept and planning to installation and optimization. Our process helps new locations launch a profitable arcade or FEC quickly and efficiently.

  • Site review: Analyze traffic, demographics, and accessibility to ensure your FEC succeeds.
  • Game room design & layout: Custom CAD drawings with electrical overlays, optimal sightlines, and traffic flow planning.
  • Equipment & game-mix selection: Choose the right arcade equipment and redemption games using data from hundreds of successful entertainment centers.
  • Financing & budgeting: Our in-house arcade financing and leasing programs make it easier to get started without heavy upfront costs.
  • White-glove installation: From small game rooms to 100+ game FECs, our team manages every step — delivery, setup, card system integration, and testing.
  • Parts & service: With one of the largest arcade parts inventories in the industry, we keep your games earning longer.
  • Nationwide support network: Our service teams and distribution centers across the U.S. make it easy to expand or refresh your location.
  • Performance reviews: Track and optimize FEC game performance using Betson’s real-world data and insights.
  • Training & support: We offer training for technicians to keep your equipment running smoothly.
  • Continuous connection: Get updates on new arcade releases, FEC best practices, and industry promotions.

Key Metrics & Realities
of FEC Investment

According to our “How to Start a Family Entertainment Center” guide:

Average purchase cost per new arcade game: $12,000–$15,000

Typical weekly revenue per game: $200+ (depending on location and mix)

Location is critical — the right access, demographics, and traffic make the difference between good and great performance

Typical Project Flow

Phase 1 – Planning

Market analysis, site survey, CAD layout, game-mix planning, finance structuring.

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Phase 2 – Build/Install

Equipment procurement, warehousing/testing, onsite installation, integration of card systems, staff orientation.

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Phase 3 – Optimize

Post-launch review, game performance tracking, trade-in/refresh plan, technical support.

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Markets We Serve

From boutique game rooms to large-scale FECs (100+ games), Betson supports clients in:

  • Bowling Centers
  • Skating Rinks
  • Trampoline Parks
  • Campgrounds & Resorts
  • Hotels & Hospitality
  • Restaurants/Bars (Arcade Zones)
  • Movie Theaters & Entertainment Complexes

Our national partnerships with operators, card system providers, redemption suppliers, and facility designers allow us to integrate all aspects of your entertainment business — not just the games

What to Ask Before You Launch

  • What is your target guest profile? (families, teens, mixed use)
  • How many games and what mix (video, redemption, VR, merchandisers) will you include?
  • What is your site’s competitive environment and local entertainment alternatives?
  • What is your budget per game and overall investment?
  • How will you add food, beverage, and events for extra revenue?
  • What is your planned game-room footprint (sq ft, ceiling height, power)?
  • How will you manage maintenance, uptime, and game refreshes?

Why Betson is Different

Over 90 years of experience in arcade and family entertainment center development.

Full-service partner for FEC design, equipment, installation, and financing — all under one roof.

Nationwide presence with regional offices, ensuring reliable local support.

Strong partnerships with leading manufacturers, operators, and design firms, giving you access to the latest technology and proven revenue strategies.

Proven results — hundreds of successful FEC and arcade projects across the U.S.

Interested in Getting Started?
Fill out our contact form — one of our arcade design consultants will reach out to discuss your vision, audit your space, and map a path forward.
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