Economics of Go-Kart Track Operation*
| A. |
Maximum capacity income
per hour for one kart: (Note: charging more per ride
will increase revenue) |
$3.50 per 4 minute ride
10 Cycles per hour
$35.00 per kart per hour |
| B. |
Full operational
capacity assuming 2 minute between cycles (6 minutes per
cycle; 10 cycles per hour) |
$3.50 per ride or
$35.00 per hour |
| C. |
Fifteen karts operating
at full opeartional capacity |
15 @ $35.00 per hour -
$525.00 per hour |
| D. |
Operating on a 12 hour
day (12:00 pm to 12:00 am - gross) |
At $525.00 per hour -
$6,300.00 per day |
| E. |
Gross yearly income -
at $3.50 per ride (can be as high as $7 per ride) |
|
| PRIME MONTHS
|
3 SUMMER MONTHS |
4 OFF MONTHS |
|
|
% of Full Operational Capacity |
Day |
Month** |
3 Month Total |
Month |
4 Months |
7 Month Year Total |
Net Profits Before Taxes |
| 15% |
$945 |
$23,625 |
$70,875 |
$5,906 |
$23,625 |
$94,500 |
$26,200 |
| 20% |
1,260 |
31,500 |
94,500 |
7,875 |
31,500 |
126,000 |
58,000 |
| 25% |
1,575 |
39,375 |
118,125 |
9,843 |
39,375 |
154,500 |
86,000 |
| 30% |
1,890 |
47,250 |
141,750 |
11,812 |
47,250 |
189,000 |
105,000 |
| 35% |
2,205 |
55,125 |
165,375 |
13,781 |
55,125 |
220,500 |
130,000 |
*Note: These
numbers reflect the earning capabilities of a go-kart track, based
upon numbers done at existing operations. These are NOT an estimate
of what your track can make. These numbers must be modified to match
your potential location based upon its demographics and strength.
Expenses should be calculated based upon your local labor and
construction costs. This should be done by a qualified market
research group.
**Note: Allows for 5 rain days per month. |
