MCC 7933 - Bowling clubs 
The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 7933 is designated for "Bowling Clubs." This code is used primarily for businesses that operate bowling facilities, providing entertainment and recreational services centered around the sport of bowling. These businesses can range from small, community-based bowling alleys to large entertainment complexes that include additional amenities like arcades and food services.
Types of Services
- Recreational Bowling: Facilities offering lanes for recreational and casual bowling games.
- Competitive Bowling Leagues: Organizations that host and manage bowling leagues and tournaments.
- Event Hosting and Parties: Venues that provide space and services for hosting birthday parties, corporate events, and other gatherings.
Related MCCs
- MCC 7992: Public Golf Courses: Covers golf courses open to the public, similar in recreational nature but focused on the sport of golf.
- MCC 7996: Amusement Parks, Circuses, Carnivals, and Fortune Tellers: Encompasses a broad range of entertainment options, including amusement parks which may complement bowling facilities as part of an entertainment package.
- MCC 7911: Dance Halls, Studios, and Schools: Focuses on entertainment and recreational services, similar to bowling alleys in their leisure service offering but involves dance-related activities.
FAQs
- What distinguishes a bowling club from regular bowling alleys?
- Bowling clubs often focus on league play and may require membership, while regular bowling alleys typically cater to both casual bowlers and organized events. - Are snack bars and arcades within bowling centers included under this MCC?
- Yes, ancillary services like snack bars and arcades that are part of the bowling facility would fall under this MCC if primarily engaged in bowling-related services. - How do businesses get categorized under this MCC?
- Businesses are categorized based on their primary services and activities. For MCC 7933, this primarily involves operating bowling lanes and offering related services.
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