--- title: What's New @ Clubspeed | FEC Software description: FEC Software | Clubspeed blog with news and information on kart racing tracks, trampoline parks, family entertainment centers and more. We cover topics on using our venue management software, race timing, GDPR, credit card processing, and anything involving our customer's use of our software. --- [![Logo_Grey](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_Grey.png?width=165&name=Logo_Grey.png)](https://clubspeed.com) - Industries - [Racing Facility](https://clubspeed.com/karting/) - [Trampoline Park](https://clubspeed.com/trampoline/) - [Family Entertainment Center](https://clubspeed.com/fec/) - Products - [All Products](https://info.clubspeed.com/features-for-activity-centers) - [Clubspeed](https://clubspeed.com/clubspeed/) - [Club Booking](https://clubspeed.com/club-booking/) - [Club Kiosk](https://clubspeed.com/club-kiosk/) - [Club Action](https://clubspeed.com/club-action/) - [Pricing](https://clubspeed.com/pricing/) - About Us - [About Us](https://clubspeed.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://clubspeed.com/careers/) - [Blog](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog) - [Contact](https://clubspeed.com/contact-us/) - Industries - [Racing Facility](https://clubspeed.com/karting/) - [Trampoline Park](https://clubspeed.com/trampoline/) - [Family Entertainment Center](https://clubspeed.com/fec/) - Products - [All Products](https://info.clubspeed.com/features-for-activity-centers) - [Clubspeed](https://clubspeed.com/clubspeed/) - [Club Booking](https://clubspeed.com/club-booking/) - [Club Kiosk](https://clubspeed.com/club-kiosk/) - [Club Action](https://clubspeed.com/club-action/) - [Pricing](https://clubspeed.com/pricing/) - About Us - [About Us](https://clubspeed.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://clubspeed.com/careers/) - [Blog](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog) - [Contact](https://clubspeed.com/contact-us/) [Request A Demo](https://info.clubspeed.com/demo-request) # What's New @ Clubspeed ## [Escape the Challenges Linked to Running Your Escape Room](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/escape-the-challenges-linked-to-running-your-escape-room) Posted by [Kyle Wells](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/kyle-wells) on 7/8/21, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Escape the Challenges Linked to Running Your Escape Room](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/zachary-keimig-OmaFZNYOy6E-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/escape-the-challenges-linked-to-running-your-escape-room) Escape rooms are an increasingly popular attraction in family entertainment centers around the globe. A rare sight a decade ago, today thousands of sites are popping up in communities small to large. This exciting, thrilling group activity is the perfect way to bring families and friends closer. Clubspeed is a valuable tool when it comes to running a first-class escape room at your FEC. [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/escape-the-challenges-linked-to-running-your-escape-room) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/escape-the-challenges-linked-to-running-your-escape-room#comments-listing) Topics: [Family Entertainment Center](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/family-entertainment-center), [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [Clubspeed](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed), [Clubspeed News](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed-news), [clubspeed features](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed-features), [Club Booking](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-booking), [Club Action](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-action), [club kiosk](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-kiosk), [online booking](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/online-booking), [escape rooms](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/escape-rooms) ## [What's New with Clubspeed Software Version 21.2](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/what-the-monaco-grand-prix-can-teach-fecs-about-attraction-design-0) Posted by [Kyle Wells](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/kyle-wells) on 7/1/21, 9:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What's New with Clubspeed Software Version 21.2](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/Update%20on%20Red%20Keyboard%20Button%20Enter%20on%20Black%20Computer%20Keyboard..jpeg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/what-the-monaco-grand-prix-can-teach-fecs-about-attraction-design-0) 2021 is in full swing! While businesses are beginning to open back up and increase capacity, some of the practices that were adopted during the pandemic are here to stay. This is why staying connected to your guests is more important than ever. Clubspeed has created solutions in our latest software update to continue to help drive revenue, streamline your operational efficiency, and enhance the customer experience. [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/what-the-monaco-grand-prix-can-teach-fecs-about-attraction-design-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/what-the-monaco-grand-prix-can-teach-fecs-about-attraction-design-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting), [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [Clubspeed](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed), [Clubspeed News](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed-news), [karting software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-software), [Karting Software Features](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-software-features), [clubspeed features](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed-features), [software update](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/software-update) ## [Quick Guide: What GoKart Facilities Can Learn From Mario Kart](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-gokart-facilities-can-learn-from-mario-kart) Posted by [Katy Koop](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/katy-koop) on 6/1/21, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Quick Guide: What GoKart Facilities Can Learn From Mario Kart](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/ravi-palwe-VvrC8aYFi6A-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-gokart-facilities-can-learn-from-mario-kart) As fun as GoKart races at the FEC facilities we support are, we find that there’s nothing like hanging out with your friends and competing on Mario Kart. At Clubspeed, we’re big fans of how the gamification of the racing and how the different power ups can make every race feel exciting, whether you’re doing the Mushroom Cup for the first time or the 100th time.  [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-gokart-facilities-can-learn-from-mario-kart) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-gokart-facilities-can-learn-from-mario-kart#comments-listing) Topics: [go karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/go-karting), [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [FEC](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec), [Karting Software Features](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-software-features), [Club Action](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-action), [mario kart](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/mario-kart), [video games](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/video-games) ## [What the Monaco Grand Prix Can Teach FEC’s About Attraction Design](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/what-the-monaco-grand-prix-can-teach-fecs-about-attraction-design) Posted by [Katy Koop](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/katy-koop) on 5/27/21, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What the Monaco Grand Prix Can Teach FEC’s About Attraction Design](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/abed-ismail-pBUMdQ3Q_C8-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/what-the-monaco-grand-prix-can-teach-fecs-about-attraction-design) As thrilling as it was watching the Monaco Grand Prix this past weekend, at Clubspeed we are always even more excited to see how racers and spectators alike experience the unforgettable track. Working with racing FEC’s all over the world, we love watching all of the Formula 1 events not only for the races, but for inspiration for making GoKart facilities just as unforgettable.  [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/what-the-monaco-grand-prix-can-teach-fecs-about-attraction-design) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/what-the-monaco-grand-prix-can-teach-fecs-about-attraction-design#comments-listing) Topics: [Karting](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting), [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [FEC](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec), [Clubspeed](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed), [karting software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-software), [Karting Software Features](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/karting-software-features), [Club Action](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-action), [Formula One](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/formula-one) ## [3 Ways Clubspeed Can Streamline FEC Maintenance](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/3-ways-clubspeed-can-streamline-fec-maintenance) Posted by [Katy Koop](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/katy-koop) on 5/18/21, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![3 Ways Clubspeed Can Streamline FEC Maintenance](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/cesar-carlevarino-aragon-NL_DF0Klepc-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/3-ways-clubspeed-can-streamline-fec-maintenance) From inventory to garage management, to booking to going over analytics and reports— FEC business owners have to juggle a lot when it comes to maintenance. Between managing all that maintenance and actually running the day-to-day operations, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.  [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/3-ways-clubspeed-can-streamline-fec-maintenance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/3-ways-clubspeed-can-streamline-fec-maintenance#comments-listing) Topics: [Family Entertainment Center](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/family-entertainment-center), [Garage Management](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/garage-management), [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [Facility Management](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/facility-management), [Clubspeed](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed), [clubspeed features](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed-features), [Activity Center Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/activity-center-software), [Marketing](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/marketing), [analytics](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/analytics) ## [Quick Guide: Making the Most Out of Your Rewards Program](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-making-the-most-out-of-your-rewards-program) Posted by [Katy Koop](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/katy-koop) on 5/11/21, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Quick Guide: Making the Most Out of Your Rewards Program](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/ekaterina-shevchenko-ZLTlHeKbh04-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-making-the-most-out-of-your-rewards-program) Does your family entertainment center use a rewards or membership program? At Clubspeed, we’re a big fan of Rewards programs as a way to not only reward your loyal customer base, but grow your FEC even further.  [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-making-the-most-out-of-your-rewards-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-making-the-most-out-of-your-rewards-program#comments-listing) Topics: [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [FEC](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec), [Website Marketing](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/website-marketing), [Customer Retention](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/customer-retention), [Email Marketing](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/email-marketing), [Loyalty Programs](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/loyalty-programs), [Business](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/business), [club kiosk](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-kiosk), [rewards](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/rewards) ## [Quick Guide: What Arcade FEC’s Can Learn From Games Done Quick](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-arcade-fecs-can-learn-from-games-done-quick) Posted by [Katy Koop](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/katy-koop) on 4/20/21, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Quick Guide: What Arcade FEC’s Can Learn From Games Done Quick](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/designnn-co-VK0RLlrPObY-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-arcade-fecs-can-learn-from-games-done-quick) Business owners of Arcade FEC’s are well aware that there are so many ways to play classic games. From the “cheats” unlocked in games over the years to the ever expanding roster of new arcade experiences— there’s still nothing like the thrill of beating your favorite boss. That’s why we’re such a fan of [Games Done Quick (GDQ)](https://gamesdonequick.com/), which is a series of charity video game marathons, featuring high-level gameplay by speedrunners raising money for charity. From harnessing well-known “cheats” to finding new ways to break whatever game they’re playing— watching the weeklong event truly harnesses the joy of seeing so many ways to play.  [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-arcade-fecs-can-learn-from-games-done-quick) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-what-arcade-fecs-can-learn-from-games-done-quick#comments-listing) Topics: [POS](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/pos), [Social Media](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/social-media), [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [Point of Sale](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/point-of-sale), [Clubspeed](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed), [Marketing](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/marketing), [Club Booking](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-booking), [Club Action](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-action), [games done quick](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/games-done-quick), [arcades](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/arcades), [gdq](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/gdq) ## [Quick Guide: POS 3 Ways](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-pos-3-ways) Posted by [Katy Koop](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/katy-koop) on 3/30/21, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Quick Guide: POS 3 Ways](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/clay-banks-31l-8hY1mt4-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-pos-3-ways) Every FEC is unique, so the way different businesses approach payment and POS can depend on your business's unique needs. From tabletop to portable, to mobile and online ordering— people are used to booking and ordering products in different ways. As [Pew Research reports](https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2016/12/19/online-shopping-and-purchasing-preferences/), Americans were already spending upwards of $350 billion annually online, using online booking and services only increased in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, in [Shopify’s study on some of the new trends in 2020](https://www.shopify.com/blog/consumer-trends), 52% of buyers reported that they’ve shifted more of their spending online during the pandemic. As restrictions lessen and more people start seeking out entertainment venues again, people will likely expect to be able to purchase with just as much ease as they were while sheltering in place.  [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-pos-3-ways) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-pos-3-ways#comments-listing) Topics: [POS](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/pos), [Payment Facilitator](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/payment-facilitator), [Customer Service](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/customer-service), [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [POS Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/pos-software), [FEC](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec), [Point of Sale](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/point-of-sale), [Gift Cards](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/gift-cards), [Loyalty Programs](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/loyalty-programs), [Club Booking](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-booking) ## [Quick Guide: Using RFID Wristbands in Your Park](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-using-rfid-in-your-park) Posted by [Katy Koop](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/katy-koop) on 3/24/21, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Quick Guide: Using RFID Wristbands in Your Park](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/element5-digital-LTyDj7u_TU4-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-using-rfid-in-your-park) Now more than ever, Family Entertainment Centers are utilizing RFID wristbands not only as “tickets” into the park, but as a way to pay and experience your park in new and exciting ways. From using the bracelets for payments and as tickets to using them to send promotional photos and leaderboards from all the events at the facility, to even tracking the flow of guests in the park— opting into this technology is bringing the FEC experience to the next level.   [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-using-rfid-in-your-park) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/quick-guide-using-rfid-in-your-park#comments-listing) Topics: [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [FEC](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec), [Website Marketing](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/website-marketing), [Integrated Payments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/integrated-payments), [Marketing](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/marketing), [RFID wristbands](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/rfid-wristbands), [RFID Technology](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/rfid-technology), [Club Action](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-action), [analytics](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/analytics) ## [5 Reasons to Implement Contactless Check-in and Payment](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/5-reasons-to-implement-contactless-check-in-and-payment) Posted by [Katy Koop](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/author/katy-koop) on 3/16/21, 9:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![5 Reasons to Implement Contactless Check-in and Payment](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/rodion-kutsaev-0VGG7cqTwCo-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/5-reasons-to-implement-contactless-check-in-and-payment) Are you utilizing contactless check-in and payment in your family entertainment center yet? Not only does it limit contact amid COVID-19 restrictions, but in a world that is increasingly more mobile and online— customers crave making experiences more streamlined with contactless payments.  [Read More](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/5-reasons-to-implement-contactless-check-in-and-payment) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/5-reasons-to-implement-contactless-check-in-and-payment#comments-listing) Topics: [Customer Service](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/customer-service), [FEC Software](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software), [FEC](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec), [Website Marketing](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/website-marketing), [Paperless](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/paperless), [Integrated Payments](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/integrated-payments), [clubspeed features](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/clubspeed-features), [Marketing](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/marketing), [Club Booking](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-booking), [Contactless Checkin](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/contactless-checkin), [Club Action](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/club-action), [Contactless Payment](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/contactless-payment) [Next](https://blog.clubspeed.com/blog/tag/fec-software/page/2) [![Learn how Clubspeed can help you grow.](https://blog.clubspeed.com/hubfs/ClubSpeed_Blog%20Ad_03_v2.png "Learn how Clubspeed can help you grow.")](https://info.clubspeed.com/demo-request) ## **Scale your business** Learn how Clubspeed can help grow, manage, and market your business. 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