Diana, you might consider licensing/franchising the setup from Awesome Rocketship. They've really nailed the "location-based VR" opportunity, which is a pretty challenging but potentially lucrative business. To do it right, one needs to consider:
the hardware (Vive, Oculus, Sony, with or without hand controllers, 1 or 2 positional sensors, scale of user experience, etc...);
Software for managing the system/business;
remote systems mgmt capabilities if you don't want to be there 24/7;
playlist creation/curation VERSUS a pure hardware rental scenario;
ecommerce integration if going the curation route;
also consider the security for paid content;
HMD hygiene;
IT / maintenance;
staffing(?);
negotiation with content providers;
-probably lots of more issues I can't think of.
Yet with all of these challenges, a well run VR salon could become a larger revenue generator than a local movie theater VERY FAST considering the way first-time users consistently react. I hope you do it!
Thank you! This helps a lot! I'll show your comment to my friend and discuss it. When we finally decide to do it, if you don't mind, I'll contact you because your expertise is helpful.
Virtual games and videos. Me and my friend considered opening a bar/place for people who don't want or can't buy a VR equipment.
Well done.
Diana, you might consider licensing/franchising the setup from Awesome Rocketship. They've really nailed the "location-based VR" opportunity, which is a pretty challenging but potentially lucrative business. To do it right, one needs to consider:
-probably lots of more issues I can't think of.
Yet with all of these challenges, a well run VR salon could become a larger revenue generator than a local movie theater VERY FAST considering the way first-time users consistently react. I hope you do it!
Thank you! This helps a lot! I'll show your comment to my friend and discuss it. When we finally decide to do it, if you don't mind, I'll contact you because your expertise is helpful.