BOWLING CENTRES
Bowling equipment financing and leasing
A modern centre runs on equipment its customers never see and equipment they never stop looking at. String pinsetters cut the mechanic bill, synthetic lanes cut the resurfacing bill, and a scoring system with a good screen sells the second game. Finance the modernisation as one project and let the league season pay for it.
What we finance
New or used, from any vendor, dealer or auction. Named manufacturers are examples of what this covers, not a limit — if what you need is not on this list, ask.
- QubicaAMF EDGE String and Brunswick StringPin pinsetters
- Brunswick GS-X, GS-NXT and A-2 free-fall pinsetters
- QubicaAMF 82-90XL and 90XLi pinspotters, parts and upgrades
- Scoring — Brunswick Sync, QubicaAMF BES X and Conqueror X
- Synthetic lanes — Brunswick Pro Lane, Anvilane, QubicaAMF SPL
- Lane machines — Kegel Flex, Sanction, Brunswick Authority22
- Ball returns, masking units, bumpers and gutters
- Seating, lane furniture, lighting and glow-bowl packages
- Pro-shop drilling — Jayhawk, Innovative, ball spinners
- Rental shoes, house balls and locker systems
- Arcade, redemption and laser-tag attractions
- Bar, kitchen and food-service equipment for the centre
Why lease it
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Fewer mechanics, fewer stops
A string pinsetter has a fraction of the moving parts of a free-fall machine, and a lane that stays open earns while the one next to it is being reset. Financing the conversion on a monthly payment means the savings on labour and parts start before the equipment is paid for.
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The whole modernisation, one payment
Pinsetters, scoring, lanes, furniture and the install are one project with one lease. Soft costs like installation and the old-lane teardown go on the same agreement, so the centre reopens finished rather than a lane bank at a time.
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Pay through the league season
Bowling revenue peaks from September to April. Payments can be shaped to the league calendar, and a longer term keeps the payment a small share of each week's lineage and shoe rental.
FREE QUOTE
Get a custom quote in minutes
Tell us what equipment you need — from any list above, or something that is not on one. An ACG specialist follows up, typically within 24 hours, with options built around your business.
Business equipment financing. $10,000 minimum. We do not finance personal or household purchases.
- — NO OBLIGATION, NO HARD CREDIT PULL
- — NEW OR USED, ANY VENDOR
- — OR CALL (949) 271-5800
Three steps to your equipment
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Request a quote
Use the form above or call (949) 271-5800. No obligation and no hard credit pull to get a number.
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Secure approval and sign
Most decisions come back the same day. Documents are signed online.
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Order your equipment
We deal with the vendor directly — payment, inspection and delivery — so you can keep running the business.
Questions centre owners ask before financing bowling equipment
Can I finance string pinsetters for my bowling centre?
Yes. American Capital Group finances QubicaAMF EDGE String, Brunswick StringPin and other string pinsetter conversions, including the removal of the old free-fall machines and the installation. The scoring system, lanes and furniture that go in at the same time can be on the same lease.
How much does it cost to lease bowling lane equipment?
The payment depends on the lane count, the equipment chosen and the term. A twelve-lane scoring upgrade is a different lease from a twenty-four-lane string conversion with synthetic lanes, so quote the actual project with the form on this page and we return real numbers, usually the same business day.
Can a new family entertainment centre get bowling equipment financing?
Yes. New centres and family entertainment centres adding boutique lanes are financed on the strength of the owners, the location and the equipment. String pinsetters and synthetic lanes hold their value well, which helps a start-up centre qualify.
Can bowling equipment payments follow the league season?
Yes. Seasonal payment schedules are available for bowling centres, with lower payments in the summer months and regular payments during the league season, so the payment follows the lineage instead of fighting it.
Know what you need?
An application takes a few minutes and most decisions come back the same day. If you would rather see a payment first, the calculator gives you a range without asking for anything.