How can I maximize income from a kiddie ride?
The location of a ride is the most important. Frequency of visits to inspect the ride is critical. If the ride is not working it will generate NOTHING. Rides should be inspected weekly. Collection is not necessary weekly but cleaning weekly is. That’s the next key. Keep the ride clean! This is a must. Good operators know that a given ride will generate more income if they take the time to thoroughly clean rides on each visit. If Coke was spilled in the seat of a ride, no mother would allow her child to ride. If scuff marks from shoes aren’t frequently removed with WD-40, then the ride becomes unsightly and income falls dramatically. (Cleaning kit contents: toothbrushes, WD-40, window cleaner, putty knife, rags, etc.) Rotate your rides frequently between locations. Kids grow tired of riding the same ride continually. It’s exciting to ride a helicopter, for example, the first few times a child visits a location, but it becomes less appealing each time. When a kid returns to that same loc
