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The air is filled with sounds of holiday music and the smell of cookies and treats. Airports get crowded as families reunite to celebrate together. Whether your home is adorned with trees, candles, or pine boughs, there is magic in the air.
Spending delightful times with loved ones is a seasonal gift that entertainment franchises offer in a myriad of ways. Be the franchise source, or enjoy the journey with franchisees who foster family frolics during the holiday season—and beyond.
If you’ve been itching to get back at your brother who wins the football pool every year, set up a family competition ateSports Gaming Centers. The most popular games bring laughter and smiles, no matter who wins the most challenging contest. For a themed competition and reality fun, immerse yourself in a Brett Harte-inspired game based on the popular Gold Rush TV series. A specific scenario is individually selected for maximum family fun. Put each family member’s best skills forward to solve puzzles and find your clan’s “eureka” moment.
When reality must be virtual, ANVIO VR entertainment centers offer quests for players to complete or zombies to overcome. Unless, of course, your punky cousin is on the opposite team. In that case, let a few zombies live to chase her. Either way, defy all odds, save the world, and reward the losing relatives with the turkey neck for dinner.
Ready for something more old-fashioned? While I have fond memories of chopping wood with my dad, throwing an ax is more amusing when the family is together, so why not do it with a target? In a controlled pit,Stumpy Hatchet House franchises let you hurl hatchets to rack up points. The whole environment is farm-like with picnic tables and food to share family-style.
For traditional team play, head over to810 Billiards & Bowling for bowling, billiards, food, and drink. Divvy up teams, post a leader board, and make holiday memories competing at pool, ping pong, corn hole, bocce ball, darts, shuffleboard, and foosball. As this franchise says, “knock ‘em down, rack ‘em up, chow down, and drink up.” Some locations even have miniature golf and live entertainment. Sounds like a perfect family celebration where everyone gets play time.
Grandchildren make the holidays extra special, but the days need activity to keep everyone happy. For those seeking a creative craft, the Made Sewing franchise teaches sewing and crafting skills. It is kid-friendly, safe for little hands, and is built to inspire creativity while teaching life-long skills. For grandparents who aren’t throwing hatchets, sharing needle skills with their next generation might be a gift that rewards the giver and the receiver.
As the holidays fill the air with lights and childlike magic, consider being a part of the many entertainment franchises out there. As a franchisee, you help spread the holiday spirit among families. And, if you have not decided on a franchise yourself, consider sharing an entertainment franchise with your family. Smiles and life-long memories are waiting for all. And best of all, the fun doesn't end when the holidays do!
Anne Daniells is a co-owner of Enterprising Solutions, a professional services firm specializing in corporate communication and financial improvement for businesses where she shares decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experience—including franchise ownership—in her writings on business culture. She has authored hundreds of articles for publications including AllBusiness.com, TweakYourBiz.com, and MSN.com. Reach out via her website for more on where corporate culture, communication, and human architecture collide.