It’s whatever is up your alley, pun intended,” Manek said, laughing. "There’s something for everyone to do here. Now a mother of two, Manek said she is excited for Chandler to experience her "baby." “When I saw the American dream, it just lit me up,” Manek said. Work ethic wasn’t valued in her family, she said. Her husband’s family introduced her to an entirely different world. ![]() Born and raised in London, she moved to the United States as a first generation college graduate. Poonam dreamed of being a business owner for years. They ran pharmacies in Chicago, but after selling their businesses, decided to dip into the completely different world of franchising. Six years later, the Maneks are opening the company’s first franchise location - a decision that represents a major career shift for the two former healthcare professionals. Siniscalchi closed the sale in 2014 - and launched the first of three South Carolina locations in May of 2015. ![]() Bowling had always been weekend fun for him in big cities and looking for a new career, he put in an offer on the place. The concept started when Siniscalchi, an options trader at the time, saw a run down bowling alley in South Carolina while vacationing with his family. “We’re primarily a restaurant.” How 810 Billiards and Bowling has grown “We really are food first, and just happen to have bowling lanes and pool tables and lots of stuff to do,” Siniscalchi said. The three day opening celebration in Chandler will feature half-off bowling for the entire weekend, four Bud Light bottles for $10, a complimentary "810 Onion" appetizer with any food purchase, $2 signature shots and $3 crushes. ![]() The restaurant features classic American upscale bar fare, with pizza, wings and burgers headlining the menu. The concept is best called "eatertainment," according to 810 Billiards and Bowling CEO Michael Siniscalchi. “There’s not anything like this in the Chandler area that we have seen,” Poonam Manek said. “Now that people are ready to get out and socialize again, we feel like we are in here at the right time when people are looking for things to do." Three more franchises are expected to open within the next year in Arkansas, Texas and Greenville, South Carolina. This will be the brand’s first franchisee-owned location - and the first outside of South Carolina since its birth in North Myrtle Beach in 2015. The company will open a corporate-owned location in downtown Phoenix in July. In the middle of having fun, take a break to relax and enjoy our wide selection of wine, craft beer, draft beer, and cocktails.View Gallery: 810 Billiards & Bowling opens first metro-Phoenix locationĬorrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article listed incorrect dates for the grand opening in Chandler.Īn entertainment business that started in South Carolina is making a new home in metro Phoenix, thanks to power duo and first-time franchise owners Ronak and Poonam Manek.Ī new location of 810 Billiards and Bowling in Chandler Fashion Center will kick off its grand opening on Friday, June 25. It’s a bowling alley with an "upscale twist," complete with 12 bowling lanes - four of which will be blocked off as VIP lanes - five billiards tables, corn hole, shuffleboard, darts, an arcade and a sports bar. Great food, company, and drinks make for an exciting, unforgettable time. Try your hand at bowling, bocce ball, billiards, table tennis, foosball, darts, or shuffleboard and have a blast playing fun arcade games!Īt 810 Bowling and Billiards, we have a varied menu of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, flatbread pizza, quesadillas, tacos, fries, wings, salads, comfort food, and desserts to keep you refueled to continue having fun. Regardless of your experience level, age, or level of competitiveness, come and enjoy our standard lanes and boutique lanes. ![]() You don’t have to be part of a league to have fun bowling. How about a pitcher, some sliders and a few frames of 10-pin? Whatever your preference, we have you covered. Maybe you would enjoy relaxing over a quiet game of chess and a glass of wine? Or maybe a night of billiards and cocktails is more your speed. We offer great happy hour specials & promotions, tasty food, and of course…fun & games!Īt 810 Billiards & Bowling, we want to create a fun and casual atmosphere where anyone can feel welcomed and relaxed. Take a Break! Stop by for drinks & food, bowling, billiards, games, and more at 810 Billiards & Bowling in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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