Unusual Business Ideas

Wandering around the web searching for unusual business ideas I found a very nice one - an American company offer custom-made wooden and plastic labyrinth for theme parks, familly fun centers etc. The idea itself is fresh, interesting and I was also surprised by company’s approach to this business: an “Amaze’n Maze” isn’t just about wandering around inside looking for the exit.

When entering the maze, guests receive a passport with their start time. Maze runners must locate four checkpoints, each with a letter they punch on their passport. The object is to spell the word “maze” then exit as quickly as possible. Guests with the fastest times win prizes. People want to run the maze over and over, improving their times to win better prizes, and having lots of fun in the process.

The best thing about this business idea is it’s relatively low cost: company can construct a 4,600 square foot maze complete with observation deck, two elevated checkpoints, and operating components - for approximately $72,000 utilizing an existing concrete or asphalt surface. This sum isn’t that low, but actually very few attractions have as low initial cost. But at the same time the Maze has minimal liability exposure and very low maintenance. Operating expenses range from $75 to $100 per day, depending on wages, etc. And here is the table of possible profits:

As you can see perspectives of such business are quiet bright!
I should also mention that such labyrinths are very easy to operate. There’s no machinery to break down; in fact, there’s little-or-no maintenance required at all. Guests are “low maintenance,” too: Once inside the Maze, they’re off on their own and require little assistance from you. It’s all so easy that a $1,000 day can be handled by a single employee!

So, to sum up I would like to say that this idea really inspired me and if I had a budget of some $100,000, I would definitely concider it as a base for my future business.

http://www.amazenmazes.com