365: The Unexpected Revenue Streams Working at Press Play Cafe in ON, Canada
The Profitable Play PodcastShow Notes
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Amber, owner of Press Play Café in Ontario, Canada. Even though her business has been open for less than a year, she’s already learned so many valuable lessons about operations, staffing, café sales, birthday parties, memberships, accessibility, and community-building.
We talk about: Construction delays and what pushed back their opening Pitching landlords and investors on a play café concept Why café revenue was slower than expected How character meet-and-greets became a huge success Community vendor events that increased visibility and bookings Birthday party package changes she made after opening Staffing, training, and trial shifts Designing a more accessible and parent-friendly space Policies she added after opening The importance of constantly tweaking systems instead of expecting perfection on day one
If you’re planning your business, newly opened, or trying to improve your current operations, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and honest insight from someone currently in the trenches.
LINKS: Press Play Café: https://pressplaycafe.ca/ Follow Press Play Café on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressplaycafe
OTHER RESOURCES: Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society Getting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist] What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 Guide Fund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training] Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting Waitlist Michele’s Instagram Michele’s Website Play Cafe Academy YouTube Channel ETSY Template Shop Prepare Your Indoor Playground For a Recession Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society Questions and Support: [email protected]
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