Kaploe Group adds four to Team

The Kaploe Group™ has announced that Ron Dorchen, John Taylor and Adrian and Kathy Erikson have joined the organization, bringing more value and service to our clients. “We are very pleased to be expanding our team with such talented people,” said Fred Kaplowitz, kaploe group president. “Ron, Adrian, Kathy and John each bring valuable marketing and management expertise to our clients.” Full Article

The Numbers Add Up for Ken Cobb: Owner of Oak Hill lanes tells all

Ken Cobb, owner of Oak Hill Lanes in San Antonio, loves the bowling business, especially when it comes to analyzing the numbers. An accountant by trade, Cobb has been involved with Oak Hills Lanes for 30 years. “I started doing the accounting for Oak Hills Lanes in 1974,” recalls Cobb. “Then I and four other people bought the center in 1985 and I assumed full ownership in 2000.”... Full Article

People are talking about the Kaploe Marketing Group
Our open play business is better than ever. Your “Bowl Your Brains Out” programs put us over the top. After 40 years in the business, you and your company always leave me charged up and ready to tackle new challenges. Thanks for everything!”. Norm Brumberg, Thunderbird Lanes, PA More Testimonials

After Five Decades, Norm Brumberg Still Loves Bowling

Norman Brumberg loves the business of bowling and marketing. As the owner of four bowling centers totaling 136 lanes (three Thunderbird centers in PA and Holly Bowl in NJ), Norm has seen it all. He entered the business 42 years ago when his father-in-law built the first clear span bowling center in Philadelphia. Norm sold that 16-lane Thunderbird center to his nephew two years ago. “The biggest changes I have seen in bowling are... Full Article

Kaploe Nuggets: Improve Your Staff
Can’t find enough quality employees? U.S. unemployment grew by over 900,000 people from October through December. The available talent pool has improved and you might have an opportunity to improve your staff. More Kaploe Nuggets

Jon Perper is positioned for the future

Jon Perper is a savvy proprietor who has a strong feel for bowling's pulse and has been positioning his bowling centers for future growth through his understanding fowhere the tindustry is headed and what his custormers want. Perper owns Playdrome Woodcrest (32 lanes) in New Jersey. These are state of the art entertainment centers and Perper and his team do it right.... Full Article

Wally Hall has seen it all in bowling

Wally’s world is bowling and during a bowling industry career spanning six decades, Wally Hall has seen it all. Presently the proprietor of Annapolis Bowl (32 lanes) and Severna Park Lanes (32 lanes), both in Maryland, Hall was also President & CEO of Fair Lanes, Inc. and is a Past President of BPAA. Hall got rolling in the industry in 1958 when he joined Brunswick as one of its first employees in the United Kingdom. Full Article

Frankly Speaking, Ruggerie is a Success

Frank Ruggerie, proprietor of Colerain Bowl in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been a long term client of the kaploe marketing group™ and Ruggerie’s and Colerain’s success speaks volumes about their work ethic and approach to the bowling business.

Ruggerie, 52, is a third generation proprietor who entered the family business in the late 1970’s. “After a month of helping out my father, I was hooked,” recalled Ruggerie. Full Article

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