Vol. XXVI, No. 11, November 2026

  1. Editor's corner
  2. How LBEs and FECs can increase their repeat appeal
  3. Food, drink, and play: Menu trends LBEs should consider in 2027
  4. Our latest social eatertainment project
  5. Less time together, more reasons to reconnect: the opportunity for social eatertainment
  6. Chuck E. Cheese's Adventure World brings indoor soft play full circle
  7. Drinking alcohol is down among regular drinkers
  8. Making the barbell work: Affordable visits and worthwhile splurges

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Our latest social eatertainment project

In 1999, Dave and Ruth met at an 8-ball pool league night. After quickly hitting it off, they became tournament directors at their local pool hall. In 2001, they bought a small 2,500-square-foot pool hall, Gallery Billiards, and have operated it successfully since.

In late 2022, they contacted our company to help them find a larger store to relocate to. They identified a vacant 8,300-square-foot store with ample parking and a receptive landlord. We assessed market feasibility, assisted with lease negotiations, and prepared pro forma projections for their bank loan. We then designed their new location as a social eatertainment venue, rebranded as Gallery Social.

The new location in Newburgh, NY, has 13 billiard and pool tables, up from 8 at the old location; 4 lanes of duckpin bowling; 3 Krazy Darts; and a full kitchen and bar that weren't available at the old location.

Gallery Social opened in June. Here are a few photos:


Billiard & pool tables


3 Krazy Darts and window looking into duckpin bowling


Duckpin bowling

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Vol. XXVI, No. 11, November 2026

  1. Editor's corner
  2. How LBEs and FECs can increase their repeat appeal
  3. Food, drink, and play: Menu trends LBEs should consider in 2027
  4. Our latest social eatertainment project
  5. Less time together, more reasons to reconnect: the opportunity for social eatertainment
  6. Chuck E. Cheese's Adventure World brings indoor soft play full circle
  7. Drinking alcohol is down among regular drinkers
  8. Making the barbell work: Affordable visits and worthwhile splurges

[ Index of Previous eNewsletters ]