AIEA - Association of International Education Administrators

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Aiea Bowl & The Alley is a single-location, locally owned entertainment and dining venue in Aiea, Hawaii, operated by G & G Entertainment Inc. The business combines a bowling center (offering Classic Bowling and themed Cosmic Bowling sessions using HyperBowling scoring systems and dedicated lighting rigs), a full-service restaurant called The Alley with American-Hawaiian fusion cuisine, a full bar with late-night service, an on-site bakery, catering operations, and event spaces for corporate and private functions. Customers access the venue via walk-ins, an online reservation portal (My Bowling Passport) for up to six lanes, a group inquiry form for 7+ lane or full-facility events, and direct phone reservations, with marketing driven by a recurring email newsletter, social/earned media (including a Food Network Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives feature), and themed recurring events such as Half-Off Tuesdays, Funtastic Fridays, SuperDuper Saturdays, and late-night Cosmic Bowling.

Revenue is generated through six principal streams: hourly bowling lane rentals priced by day and time slot ($35–$60/hour with promotional discounts on Tuesdays), restaurant and bakery sales (transaction-based), bar sales, equipment rentals ($6 shoe rentals), catering for off-premise and on-premise events, and group/private event bookings. Pricing is entirely transactional with no disclosed subscription or recurring contract components. Customer segments span local families and friend groups, corporate event bookers, youth and school groups, nightlife seekers on weekends, and food enthusiasts drawn by the venue's signature items (award-winning Tasty Chicken, Oxtail Soup Alley Style, Lemon Crunch Cake). The operating footprint is a single facility at 99-115 Aiea Heights Drive with no disclosed second location, franchise, or out-of-state presence.

Name

AIEA - Association of International Education Administrators

Legal name

G & G Entertainment Inc.

Website

https://aieabowl.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aiea Bowl & The Alley is a single-location, locally owned bowling center, full-service restaurant (The Alley), bar, bakery, and event venue in Aiea, Hawaii, serving local families, corporate groups, tourists, and food enthusiasts with hourly lane rentals, dine-in/takeout dining, catering, and themed Cosmic Bowling events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bowling & Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Bowling Centers (71395), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB)

Keywords

• Bowling center services
• Restaurant dining
• Event catering
• Entertainment venue
• Cosmic bowling

Headquarters

HQ city

Aiea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bowling Lane Rentals: Hourly lane rentals with rates varying by day and time. Cosmic Bowling on weekends commands premium pricing, while weekday and Tuesday promotions offer discounted rates. Maximum 7 people per lane, with 5-6 bowlers recommended for optimal experience.
2. Restaurant Sales (The Alley): Full-service restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, and catering. Features American-Hawaiian fusion cuisine including oxtail soup, tasty chicken, kalbi, pizza, burgers, and desserts. Open daily 10AM-9PM with late-night menu until 11:45 PM.
3. Bar Sales: Full bar service with soda and spirits. Bar hours extend to midnight Sunday-Thursday and 2 AM Friday-Saturday, capturing late-night revenue alongside bowling operations.
4. Equipment Rentals: Shoe rentals at $6 per pair, bowling ball rentals included with lane time. Bowling balls available as low as 6 lbs for children.
5. Catering Services: Catering for events including corporate meetings, weddings, and social gatherings. Menu includes buffet options and custom catering packages available through the Reservations Department.
6. Bakery Sales: On-site bakery producing cakes, pastries, and desserts including their popular Lemon Crunch Cake, Chocolate Insanity, and Pumpkin Crunch. Available for dine-in and pre-orders for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aiea Bowl operates a single bowling center in Aiea, Hawaii offering Classic and Cosmic Bowling lane rentals, a full-service restaurant called The Alley with American-Hawaiian fusion cuisine and on-site bakery, a full bar, and catering and event-hosting services for corporate meetings, weddings, and social gatherings. It also rents bowling shoes and balls and runs themed nights and tournaments to drive traffic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cosmic Bowling: Glowing lanes, vibrant lights, and non-stop music bowling experience on Friday and Saturday nights from 10 PM - 2 AM.
• Half Off Tuesdays
• Funtastic Fridays
• SuperDuper Saturdays

Products and services

• Classic Bowling Hourly bowling lane rentals offered Sunday through Thursday using HyperBowling scoring technology, with family-friendly bumper features and accommodating up to 7 people per lane (5-6 recommended). Available at the Aiea, Hawaii bowling center for walk-ins and reservations.
• Cosmic Bowling Premium themed bowling experience featuring glowing lanes, vibrant custom lighting, and upbeat music, available during the day on weekends and as Late Night Cosmic Bowling from 10 PM to 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Targeted at adults, couples, and groups seeking entertainment-plus-atmosphere.
• The Alley Restaurant Full-service dine-in and takeout restaurant offering American-Hawaiian fusion cuisine including Oxtail Soup, Tasty Chicken, Kalbi, pizza, burgers, and desserts, open daily 10 AM - 9 PM with a late-night menu until 11:45 PM. Recognized for Food Network fame and signature dishes like Pepsi Cola Turkey Sandwich and Oxtail Soup Alley Style.
• Bar Service Full bar service offering soda and spirits, operating until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday nights to capture late-night bowling and entertainment traffic.
• On-site Bakery On-site bakery producing cakes, pastries, and signature desserts including Lemon Crunch Cake, Chocolate Insanity, and Pumpkin Crunch, available for dine-in and pre-orders for events and catering.
• Catering Services Catering for corporate meetings, weddings, and social gatherings, featuring buffet options and custom catering packages coordinated through the Reservations Department via phone (808-488-6854) or online inquiry form.
• Bowling Equipment Rentals Rental of bowling shoes at $6 per pair and bowling balls (included with lane time) with weights as low as 6 lbs for children; socks available for purchase at $5 per pair.
• Private and Group Event Hosting Event hosting for groups requiring 7 or more bowling lanes, corporate events, school groups, and full facility buyouts, with reservations coordinated via an online group inquiry form and the Reservations Department.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% discount available every Tuesday for bowling lane rentals
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• My Bowling PassportcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline bowling reservation portal used by Aiea Bowl. Customers book lanes through the My Bowling Passport platform at mybowlingpassport.com/1686/5399/book.
• OptinMonsterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmail marketing platform used for newsletter subscriptions and promotional campaigns.
• IndeedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline job posting platform where Aiea Bowl advertises open positions including Bar Manager, Mechanic, Baker, Cashier, Line Cook, and Janitorial roles.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lucky Strike Entertainment: National bowling-and-dining entertainment chain (formerly Lucky Strike Lanes) with upscale food and beverage programs and group/event focus. Comparable in the bowling-plus-full-service-restaurant positioning that Aiea Bowl operates with The Alley.
• Dave & Buster's: National chain operating large-format entertainment venues combining arcade gaming, sports viewing, full-service dining, and event/private-room hosting. Comparable in the eat-plus-play-plus-events positioning and in targeting family, group, and corporate event customers that Aiea Bowl also serves.
• Bowlero: Largest U.S. bowling entertainment operator with hundreds of centers featuring lounge seating, arcades, sports bars, and event programming. Comparable in product mix (bowling + F&B + events + late-night) but operates at national scale versus Aiea Bowl's single Hawaii site.
• Splitsville Luxury Lanes: Bowling entertainment concept featuring upscale dining, craft cocktails, and themed bowling experiences, often co-located in hotels or tourist destinations. Comparable in the dining-first, premium-bowling positioning Aiea Bowl targets with The Alley and Cosmic Bowling.
• Main Event Entertainment: National operator of bowling, laser tag, billiards, and arcade entertainment venues with full-service restaurants and bars. Comparable in combining bowling with broader family entertainment and event hosting, though at national scale.

Regional players

• Zippy's Restaurants: Iconic Hawaii restaurant chain serving diner-style food, plate lunches, and bakery items with catering and event capabilities. Comparable as a Hawaii multi-location casual-dining and bakery operator; not direct competition in bowling but overlaps in food, bakery, and catering demand.
• Highway Inn: Local Hawaiian-style restaurant with multiple Oahu locations serving plate lunches and catering. Comparable as a Hawaii-based casual-dining operator with a strong local-favorite reputation and active catering arm — overlapping with The Alley's restaurant and catering streams.

Direct peers

• Fort Ruger Lanes: Bowling center in Honolulu offering open play, leagues, and a snack bar/grill. Comparable as a Hawaii bowling-only operator competing for the same local and visitor lane-rental demand as Aiea Bowl.
• Bowl-O-Drome: Honolulu bowling center with classic and glow bowling, leagues, and a sports bar. Comparable in product mix (lanes + bar + leagues) and in serving the same Oahu consumer base as Aiea Bowl.
• Pali Lanes: Long-established bowling center in Kaneohe, Oahu, offering open play, leagues, cosmic-style events, and a full-service bar/lounge. Directly comparable to Aiea Bowl as another Hawaii-based multi-revenue-stream bowling entertainment venue serving families and corporate groups.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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