Conqueror Plus Square
The modern, omnichannel payment solution for bowling entertainment centers. With both systems working tightly together, you can deliver the right service for your guests in the right places throughout your business.
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The Game‑Changer We Didn’t Know We Needed: Leaders Share How Conqueror Plus Square Delivers
The Game‑Changer We Didn’t Know We Needed: Leaders Share How Conqueror Plus Square Delivers
Bowling centers are transforming their operations with the Conqueror Plus Square bowling and restaurant payment solution. More than 200 centers have already adopted the payment system, and today’s panel brought together three operators who are seeing real‑world results—from smoother service and faster kitchen operations to unified reporting, powerful marketing tools, and a dramatically improved guest experience. Their stories highlight how Conqueror Plus Square is not just point‑of‑sale technology, but a modern operational engine that simplifies work for staff, strengthens decision‑making for leadership, and positions centers for long‑term growth.
Gary Skidmore, Owner, Skidmore's Holiday Bowl :“ It makes the guest experience that much better.”
Gary’s center recently adopted Conqueror Plus Square, yet his team adapted almost instantly. Servers now use iPad minis to take orders, and as he put it, “Every one of them has said this is so much easier to use… it just makes their job easier.” The addition of a KDS system has significantly improved kitchen timing and efficiency.
What impressed him most was the reporting and integration. “I can take the numbers from yesterday and pull a P&L that’s up‑to‑date and fresh. The transfer of information to our accounting system is absolutely incredible.”
With the mobile app, he checks labor, income, and hourly trends every morning. “If you want more information, there’s more. It’s just incredible.”
Ryne Barr, COO Pinheads : “It’s been absolutely wonderful.”
Ryne explained that his team was searching for a modern restaurant POS when their previous system was eliminated. The upcoming integration with Conqueror Plus Square immediately stood out. “What really got us excited was having a single source of truth for all things bowling and food and beverage within a single system.” Managing multiple locations has become far more flexible, and the ability to review data at both a high level and a granular level has helped them understand trends, make better decisions, and improve the guest experience.
Square’s marketing ecosystem has been a major advantage. “We’ve amassed over 85,000 customer contacts because of the Square ecosystem of payments.” Even without seeing personal details, they can target and retarget guests effectively, segmenting audiences for programs. Before Conqueror Plus Square, they were juggling four or five different products to manage customer data, now everything lives in one place.
Support has also been a standout. “I can pick up the phone and call someone and they’re going to answer.” The dashboards have helped increase revenue, reduce costs, and even fight chargebacks.
Brent Bowers, Owner, Let's Roll: It’s on my phone. I can look and see just about anything I want, anytime I want.
Brent emphasized long‑term vision for the next 20-30 years. For that future, Conqueror Plus Square was the clear choice. “It’s the best point‑of‑sale I’ve ever laid hands on. It’s robust, massive, and does simple really well.”
For multi‑location operations, scheduling and real‑time payroll data have been game‑changing. “There’s nowhere else in the bowling business where you can get real‑time payroll data, and once you get that dialed in, it’s incredibly valuable.” He also noted that no other F&B platform in bowling—or entertainment—matches Conqueror Plus Square’s smoothness and reliability.
Conqueror Plus Square has replaced multiple programs they previously relied on. Scheduling, communication, and shift requests are all easier, and the home office can instantly view each GM’s schedule. Brent summed up the convenience simply: “It’s with me everywhere. Nothing else I’ve ever seen allows that.”
“Conqueror Plus Square is the best point‑of‑sale I’ve ever laid hands on. It’s robust, intuitive, and there’s nothing else in bowling that comes close.” — Brent Bowers
Sponsor Pavillion Attendees:
Kelly Wilbar, VP, Technology Products, QubicaAMF
Ryne Barr, COO, Pinheads, IN
Brent Bowers, Owner, Let's Roll, KS
Gary Skidmore, Owner, Skidmore's Holiday Bowl, Albuquerque, NM