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ROLLER growth playbook

Diagnosis

ROLLER is a fast-growing venue platform (3,500+ venues, $5B processed a year) expanding into Europe: it launched France in 2026, has built fiscal compliance for France, Germany and Austria, and is hiring French-speaking sales, pre-sales and onboarding staff, a German-speaking onboarding manager and a new Director of Product Marketing.

Its best proof for France, NIKITO's return, is in English, and the website has one French page and no German ones.

This playbook gives France and Germany a real front door first, wins back operators who left over compliance, shows prices and uses ROLLER's own AI agent on the site, then builds win-loss, European comparisons, launch adoption, local benchmarks and partner and franchisor channels.

Growth Score

7/10

Biggest Opportunity

Turn the 2026 compliance and localisation work into pipeline with French and German pages, the NIKITO story and win-back outreach.

Biggest Risk

European rivals such as Convious and Clorian already sell in local languages, and US rivals like CenterEdge and Aluvii compete for the same small venues, so a slow local launch gives them the greenfield first.

01

Start here

The three moves to make first. Each one is written up in full below.

  1. 1

    A French website built around the NIKITO comeback and French fiscal compliance

    Translate the NIKITO story and fix the lang and hreflang tags on /fr/commencer.

    High impact First result in 1 month
  2. 2

    Win back the European operators who left before compliance was ready

    Export lost and churned accounts with compliance or language as the reason.

    High impact First result in 1 month
  3. 3

    German starter pages for the growing German customer base

    Translate /get-started into German.

    High impact First result in 1 month

02

Your idea portfolio

21 ideas, grouped by when to run them. Open any idea for how to run it: the steps, who to approach, copy you can use, and how to measure it.

  • 7 ideas are marked Unexpected: plays you are unlikely to have tried.

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Showing 21 of 21 ideas

This week 6

Quick wins with a clear first action.

  • 01

    ROLLER launched France in 2026 and is hiring a French-speaking AE, BDR, Solutions Engineer and onboarding manager for a market it calls "relatively Greenfield". Its best French proof is NIKITO, four Paris-area entertainment centres that left ROLLER over French fiscal compliance, came back as the first French operator once it was built, and went live in under three months. But that story is only in English, and roller.software has one French page: a demo form marked as English, with no link to the English site and an English section in the middle. A French operator searching for ticketing or POS software finds nothing from ROLLER in French.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 month SMB Account Executive EMEA

    First action

    Translate the NIKITO story and fix the lang and hreflang tags on /fr/commencer.

    How to measure it

    French demo requests

    Now
    –
    Target
    40 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Fix the existing page

      lang="fr", hreflang to /get-started, translate the English section.

      Web Lead 1 day

    2. 2

      Translate the proof

      NIKITO story with its three key results.

      Content Marketing Lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Write the compliance page

      What French operators need from a till and booking system and how ROLLER meets it.

      Software Engineer - Localisation 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Build the core pages

      Homepage, pricing in euros, five venue types.

      Web Lead 1 month

    5. 5

      Native review

      French sellers check every page.

      Solutions Engineer - French Speaking ongoing

    6. 6

      Route forms

      To the French BDR with a one-hour reply target.

      Business Development Representative (French-Speaking) 2 days

    7. 7

      Measure

      French organic sessions and demos.

      Demand Generation Manager monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Translation and design time
    Owner
    SMB Account Executive EMEA (French Speaking)

    Smallest test

    Publish the NIKITO story in French and send it to 50 French prospects.

    Why it works

    Build a small French site that sells what changed in 2026: a French homepage, a page on French fiscal compliance and French-language support (what the localisation squad has shipped), the NIKITO story in French with its numbers, the pricing page in euros, and French pages for the top five venue types (trampoline parks, family entertainment centres, bowling, karting, laser tag). Mark them fr-FR with hreflang to English and route every form to the French BDR.

    The French sellers get pages to send, French search can find ROLLER, and the compliance question that once cost ROLLER NIKITO is answered on the site before the first call.

    Ready to use

    ChecklistFrench site launch list

    [ ] /fr/commencer marked lang="fr" with hreflang
    [ ] NIKITO story in French
    [ ] French fiscal compliance page (signed off)
    [ ] French homepage and euro pricing
    [ ] Five venue-type pages in French
    [ ] Forms routed to the French BDR
    [ ] French meta titles and descriptions

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Compliance claims need to be exact

      Have the localisation squad and legal sign off every statement.

    • Thin pages

      Lead with French customers and venue types, not translated filler.

    Evidence

    • HiringFrench market hiring in London: an SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking) (posted September 24, 2026): "We have launched France in 2026 and it is going really well. You're working a market that is relatively Greenfield", working "inbound demand while partnering closely with a BDR"; a French-speaking Solutions Engineer (September 30) to "support ROLLER's growth across the French market, engaging prospects and customers in French"; a French-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager (October 1); and a French-speaking BDR who will "Swiftly respond to inbound inquiries, reducing initial response time".Source
    • Customer storyNIKITO case study (September 25, 2026): four multi-attraction family entertainment centres around Paris, "Founded as the French joint venture of SkyZone". NIKITO used ROLLER from 2020, but "when French fiscal compliance requirements tightened, ROLLER's roadmap didn't yet include the necessary localizations, and NIKITO was forced to migrate away". When ROLLER confirmed "French fiscal compliance and ... full French language support in 2026", NIKITO "became the first French operator to sign", with all four venues live in under three months, "225 birthday parties hosted in a single weekend at peak" and "100% of staff prefer ROLLER". The story is published in English only.Source
    • Your websiteFrench presence (checked October 21, 2026): the sitemap's 903 URLs include one French page, /fr/commencer, a demo form titled "Logiciel de gestion de site tout-en-un pour attractions". It is marked html lang="en", has no hreflang link to an English page, and still has an English section ("We support your business every step of the way"). There are no German pages. The pricing page offers a EUR currency switch.Source
    • HiringSoftware Engineer - Localisation, London (posted October 19, 2026): "ROLLER is growing fast across Europe, and every new market brings its own rules on tax, invoicing, receipts and language." The London squad "owns localisation and compliance for Europe end to end"; "Recent work includes fiscal compliance for markets like France, Germany and Austria, and AI-assisted translations across the platform." A German-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager "supports our growing customer base across Germany".Source
  • 02

    NIKITO left ROLLER only because French fiscal rules were not yet supported, stayed in touch for three years and returned as soon as they were. ROLLER now has compliance work for France, Germany and Austria. Other operators in those markets may have left, or never signed, for the same reason.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month SMB Account Executive EMEA

    First action

    Export lost and churned accounts with compliance or language as the reason.

    How to measure it

    Win-backs signed

    Now
    –
    Target
    10
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Find the list

      Lost deals and churn by reason.

      Sales Operations 1 week

    2. 2

      Write the outreach

      NIKITO story and what changed.

      Director of Product Marketing 3 days

    3. 3

      Contact each

      Calls in their language.

      SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking) 1 month

    4. 4

      Offer a demo

      With the compliance features.

      Solutions Engineer - French Speaking ongoing

    5. 5

      Plan migration

      NIKITO-style three-month plan.

      Customer Onboarding Manager (French-speaking) ongoing

    6. 6

      Track

      Loss reasons in the CRM.

      Director of Product Marketing monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    SMB Account Executive EMEA (French Speaking)

    Smallest test

    Call the ten largest lost accounts in France.

    Why it works

    Pull every lost deal and churned account in France, Germany and Austria where compliance or language was the reason, and contact each with the NIKITO story, what is now supported and an offer to see it. Add "compliance" as a tracked loss reason going forward.

    These buyers already chose ROLLER once; the only objection is gone.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Locked into new contracts

      Offer to start before renewal so the switch is ready.

    Evidence

    • Customer storyNIKITO case study (September 25, 2026): four multi-attraction family entertainment centres around Paris, "Founded as the French joint venture of SkyZone". NIKITO used ROLLER from 2020, but "when French fiscal compliance requirements tightened, ROLLER's roadmap didn't yet include the necessary localizations, and NIKITO was forced to migrate away". When ROLLER confirmed "French fiscal compliance and ... full French language support in 2026", NIKITO "became the first French operator to sign", with all four venues live in under three months, "225 birthday parties hosted in a single weekend at peak" and "100% of staff prefer ROLLER". The story is published in English only.Source
    • HiringSoftware Engineer - Localisation, London (posted October 19, 2026): "ROLLER is growing fast across Europe, and every new market brings its own rules on tax, invoicing, receipts and language." The London squad "owns localisation and compliance for Europe end to end"; "Recent work includes fiscal compliance for markets like France, Germany and Austria, and AI-assisted translations across the platform." A German-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager "supports our growing customer base across Germany".Source
    • HiringDirector of Product Marketing, San Francisco Bay Area (posted October 15, 2026): leads Core and Field Product Marketing; builds "a continuous market intelligence system using customer and prospect calls, win-loss analysis, disqualification data, product usage, competitive research"; defines "segmentation, ideal customer profiles, buyer personas"; leads launches so they "generate pipeline, support sales conversion, drive product adoption"; measured on "pipeline creation and influence, launch performance, win rates, product adoption".Source
  • 03

    ROLLER is hiring a German-speaking onboarding manager for "our growing customer base across Germany" and has built fiscal compliance for Germany and Austria. The site has no German page at all.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 month Customer Onboarding Manager

    First action

    Translate /get-started into German.

    How to measure it

    Demo requests from German pages

    Now
    –
    Target
    20 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Demo page

      German form routed to the right seller.

      Web Lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Compliance page

      Germany and Austria.

      Software Engineer - Localisation 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Venue pages

      Top three types.

      Content Marketing Lead 1 month

    4. 4

      Customer story

      One German operator.

      Customer Success Lead 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Native review

      German onboarding manager.

      Customer Onboarding Manager (German-speaking) ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      German sessions and demos.

      Demand Generation Manager monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Translation time
    Owner
    Customer Onboarding Manager (German speaking)

    Smallest test

    Publish the German demo page.

    Why it works

    Publish a German demo page, a German compliance page, and German versions of the top three venue-type pages, with hreflang to English. Ask a German customer for a short story in German.

    Even a small German front door turns compliance work into pipeline and gives German search something to rank.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • No German sales capacity yet

      Route to EMEA AEs with German support at onboarding.

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • HiringSoftware Engineer - Localisation, London (posted October 19, 2026): "ROLLER is growing fast across Europe, and every new market brings its own rules on tax, invoicing, receipts and language." The London squad "owns localisation and compliance for Europe end to end"; "Recent work includes fiscal compliance for markets like France, Germany and Austria, and AI-assisted translations across the platform." A German-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager "supports our growing customer base across Germany".Source
    • Your websiteFrench presence (checked October 21, 2026): the sitemap's 903 URLs include one French page, /fr/commencer, a demo form titled "Logiciel de gestion de site tout-en-un pour attractions". It is marked html lang="en", has no hreflang link to an English page, and still has an English section ("We support your business every step of the way"). There are no German pages. The pricing page offers a EUR currency switch.Source
  • 04

    The pricing page lists four plans with device limits and a currency switch for five currencies, but no prices; every plan says "Get started". The homepage invites visitors to "compare plans and pricing". Small venue owners, the SMB AEs' main buyers, screen on price before booking a call.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 month Director of Product Marketing

    First action

    Agree starting prices for Lite and Pro.

    How to measure it

    Pricing-to-demo rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    +20%
    By
    90 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Agree prices

      Starting points per plan.

      Director of Product Marketing 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Design

      Prices or estimator.

      Web Lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Build

      All five currencies.

      Web Lead 1 week

    4. 4

      Brief sellers

      Same numbers on calls.

      RVP, Sales - EMEA (SMB) 1 day

    5. 5

      Test

      With and without prices.

      Demand Generation Manager 1 month

    6. 6

      Review

      Lead quality and win rate.

      Data Analyst monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Director of Product Marketing

    Smallest test

    Show a "from" price on Lite for one currency.

    Why it works

    Show a starting monthly price per plan in each currency, or a short estimator (venue type, devices, online sales), and keep custom quotes for Enterprise. The new Director of Product Marketing owns pricing and packaging research, so test both versions.

    A visible price qualifies leads before the call and shortens high-velocity SMB sales.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Competitors see prices

      Lead with value per venue, not the lowest number.

    Evidence

    • Your websitePricing page: four plans (Lite, Pro "Most Popular", Premium, Enterprise) with device limits of 2, 6, 10 and unlimited and a currency switch for USD, AUD, GBP, EUR and CAD, but no prices; every plan button says "Get started". The Guest Experience Agent is a paid add-on on each plan. Feature text includes typos ("redeam" twice).Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "The platform powering 3,500+ thriving attractions" (a year ago: "Get more"); "300 team members", "8M bookings per month", "165M guest served annually", "$5B transactions processed annually"; "30% increase in average online revenue". The May 2026 Product Launch added an always-on AI chat (Guest Experience Agent), Loyalty, an upgraded ROLLER iQ and ROLLER Capital. The page HTML still contains placeholder text, "Loerm ipsum pulvinar", in a section heading label.Source
    • HiringDirector of Product Marketing, San Francisco Bay Area (posted October 15, 2026): leads Core and Field Product Marketing; builds "a continuous market intelligence system using customer and prospect calls, win-loss analysis, disqualification data, product usage, competitive research"; defines "segmentation, ideal customer profiles, buyer personas"; leads launches so they "generate pipeline, support sales conversion, drive product adoption"; measured on "pipeline creation and influence, launch performance, win rates, product adoption".Source
    • HiringFrench market hiring in London: an SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking) (posted September 24, 2026): "We have launched France in 2026 and it is going really well. You're working a market that is relatively Greenfield", working "inbound demand while partnering closely with a BDR"; a French-speaking Solutions Engineer (September 30) to "support ROLLER's growth across the French market, engaging prospects and customers in French"; a French-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager (October 1); and a French-speaking BDR who will "Swiftly respond to inbound inquiries, reducing initial response time".Source
  • 05

    The homepage HTML still contains "Loerm ipsum pulvinar" as a section label, and the pricing page says "redeam" twice. Visitors may not always see the label, but crawlers and AI assistants read the page source when they describe ROLLER.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 week Web Lead

    First action

    Fix the homepage label today.

    How to measure it

    Pages flagged by the check

    Now
    –
    Target
    0
    By
    2 weeks

    Steps

    1. 1

      Fix homepage

      Placeholder label.

      Web Lead 1 hour

    2. 2

      Fix pricing

      Typos.

      Web Lead 1 hour

    3. 3

      Site scan

      Placeholder words and misspellings.

      Web Lead 1 day

    4. 4

      Fix all

      Every flagged page.

      Content Marketing Lead 2 days

    5. 5

      Add check

      Before publishing.

      Web Lead 1 day

    6. 6

      Repeat

      Monthly scan.

      Web Lead monthly

    First result
    1 week
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Web Lead

    Smallest test

    Fix both pages this week.

    Why it works

    Replace the placeholder with a real label or remove it, fix the typos, and add a pre-publish check in HubSpot for placeholder words and common misspellings across the site.

    Clean source text keeps search snippets and AI summaries accurate, and a prospect comparing vendors notices typos on a pricing page.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Personalisation depends on the label

      Keep the element, replace only the default text.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "The platform powering 3,500+ thriving attractions" (a year ago: "Get more"); "300 team members", "8M bookings per month", "165M guest served annually", "$5B transactions processed annually"; "30% increase in average online revenue". The May 2026 Product Launch added an always-on AI chat (Guest Experience Agent), Loyalty, an upgraded ROLLER iQ and ROLLER Capital. The page HTML still contains placeholder text, "Loerm ipsum pulvinar", in a section heading label.Source
    • Your websitePricing page: four plans (Lite, Pro "Most Popular", Premium, Enterprise) with device limits of 2, 6, 10 and unlimited and a currency switch for USD, AUD, GBP, EUR and CAD, but no prices; every plan button says "Get started". The Guest Experience Agent is a paid add-on on each plan. Feature text includes typos ("redeam" twice).Source
  • 06

    ROLLER sells an always-on AI agent that answers venue guests 24/7, and its French BDR is asked to reduce initial response time. Operators visit roller.software outside office hours in every time zone, and the site has no chat answering questions.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 month Business Development Represen…

    First action

    Load the pricing, features and compliance pages into the agent.

    How to measure it

    Agent-booked demos

    Now
    –
    Target
    60 a month
    By
    90 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Scope answers

      Features, plans, compliance.

      Director of Product Marketing 1 week

    2. 2

      Set up the agent

      On the website.

      Web Lead 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Add booking

      Regional seller calendars.

      Sales Operations 1 week

    4. 4

      French version

      Reviewed by the French team.

      Solutions Engineer - French Speaking 1 week

    5. 5

      Hand-off

      Chat summary to the BDR.

      Business Development Representative (French-Speaking) ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Chats, demos, wins.

      Data Analyst monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Business Development Representative (French Speaking)

    Smallest test

    Run it on the pricing page for two weeks.

    Why it works

    Run a version of the Guest Experience Agent on roller.software for operators: it answers questions on features, plans and compliance from the site's own content, in the visitor's language, and books a demo with the right regional seller. Show "this chat runs on the agent you can add to your venue".

    Faster answers lift demo bookings, and prospects try the product while they evaluate it.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Wrong answers on pricing or compliance

      Limit it to published content and hand off when unsure.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "The platform powering 3,500+ thriving attractions" (a year ago: "Get more"); "300 team members", "8M bookings per month", "165M guest served annually", "$5B transactions processed annually"; "30% increase in average online revenue". The May 2026 Product Launch added an always-on AI chat (Guest Experience Agent), Loyalty, an upgraded ROLLER iQ and ROLLER Capital. The page HTML still contains placeholder text, "Loerm ipsum pulvinar", in a section heading label.Source
    • HiringFrench market hiring in London: an SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking) (posted September 24, 2026): "We have launched France in 2026 and it is going really well. You're working a market that is relatively Greenfield", working "inbound demand while partnering closely with a BDR"; a French-speaking Solutions Engineer (September 30) to "support ROLLER's growth across the French market, engaging prospects and customers in French"; a French-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager (October 1); and a French-speaking BDR who will "Swiftly respond to inbound inquiries, reducing initial response time".Source
    • Your websitePricing page: four plans (Lite, Pro "Most Popular", Premium, Enterprise) with device limits of 2, 6, 10 and unlimited and a currency switch for USD, AUD, GBP, EUR and CAD, but no prices; every plan button says "Get started". The Guest Experience Agent is a paid add-on on each plan. Feature text includes typos ("redeam" twice).Source

This quarter 9

The core plays for the next three months.

  • 07

    The Director of Product Marketing is hired to build a market intelligence system from win-loss, disqualification data and calls, and is measured on win rates. A simple, steady programme gives answers in weeks.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Director of Product Marketing

    First action

    Pick the first 20 deals to interview.

    How to measure it

    Win rate on qualified deals

    Now
    –
    Target
    +5 points
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Set reasons

      One list of loss and disqualification reasons.

      Director of Product Marketing 1 week

    2. 2

      Tag in CRM

      Required field.

      Sales Operations 1 week

    3. 3

      Interview

      Ten won, ten lost a month.

      Director of Product Marketing monthly

    4. 4

      Analyse

      Patterns by region and segment.

      Data Analyst monthly

    5. 5

      Publish

      One-page summary.

      Director of Product Marketing monthly

    6. 6

      Act

      Three changes each month.

      Director of Product Marketing monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Interview incentives
    Owner
    Director of Product Marketing

    Smallest test

    Interview five lost deals this month.

    Why it works

    Interview ten won and ten lost deals a month across regions, tag every disqualified lead with one reason, and publish a monthly one-page summary for sales and product with the top three changes to make.

    Win-loss findings are the fastest way to lift win rates and decide what to fix in positioning, pricing and product.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Biased interviews

      Use a neutral interviewer for lost deals.

    Evidence

    • HiringDirector of Product Marketing, San Francisco Bay Area (posted October 15, 2026): leads Core and Field Product Marketing; builds "a continuous market intelligence system using customer and prospect calls, win-loss analysis, disqualification data, product usage, competitive research"; defines "segmentation, ideal customer profiles, buyer personas"; leads launches so they "generate pipeline, support sales conversion, drive product adoption"; measured on "pipeline creation and influence, launch performance, win rates, product adoption".Source
    • HiringOther open roles: a Data Analyst (contract) whose analysis "feeds directly into customer QBRs, live sales deals, and pricing decisions", "turning customer and checkout data into stories that help win deals"; a Product Manager for payments and financial services (Adyen, Stripe, CyberSource integrations); an RVP Sales EMEA (SMB) for "land and expand" and "analysis on new 'verticals' and geographies"; Enterprise and Mid-Market AEs and a BDR in Austin. Every post: "300+" people, customers "in over 30 countries".Source
  • 08

    ROLLER has 16 competitor pages, all for US, UK and Australian rivals. In France and the rest of Europe, operators also look at Convious, which also calls itself an all-in-one platform for attractions, and Clorian, which already has French pages.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Director of Product Marketing

    First action

    Ask the EMEA sellers which rivals they meet most.

    How to measure it

    European comparison-page demos

    Now
    –
    Target
    15 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick rivals

      From EMEA deals.

      Director of Product Marketing 1 week

    2. 2

      Check facts

      Current features and claims.

      Director of Product Marketing 1 week

    3. 3

      Write

      Fair tables and switching help.

      Content Marketing Lead 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Legal review

      Claims and trademarks.

      Legal 1 week

    5. 5

      Translate

      French versions.

      Solutions Engineer - French Speaking 1 week

    6. 6

      Refresh

      Quarterly.

      Director of Product Marketing quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Director of Product Marketing

    Smallest test

    Publish one European comparison.

    Why it works

    Write fair comparison pages for the European rivals sales meets most often, in English and French: features, fiscal compliance, payments, languages, support hours and switching help, with NIKITO-style proof.

    Comparison searches are high intent, and these pages arm the French and EMEA sellers in live deals.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Out-of-date claims

      Date each page and cite sources.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSitemap: 748 blog URLs, 30 feature pages, 29 industry pages and 16 competitor pages (TicketTailor, Fusemetrix, Clubspeed, Square, Centaman, Racefacer, Checkfront, Bookeo, Aluvii, Rock Gym Pro, Lilypad POS, FareHarbor, VenueSumo, RocketRez, Party Center Software, Lightspeed) plus a CenterEdge alternative page; none for European rivals. More than 15 "franchise guide" posts (trampoline park, go-kart, bowling, FEC and others). Lead magnets: 2025 and 2026 Benchmark Reports, a 2026 Pulse report, a Party Parent report and a Mystery Shopper report.Source
    • Competitor researchEuropean rivals' own sites: Convious, "the all-in-one commerce platform for theme parks, zoos, and attractions. POS, self-service kiosk, online checkout"; Clorian, ticketing with pages in Catalan, English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. US rivals: CenterEdge, "Attraction Management Software for FEC Industries"; Aluvii, "all-in-one indoor playground software"; FareHarbor for tours and activities.Source
    • HiringFrench market hiring in London: an SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking) (posted September 24, 2026): "We have launched France in 2026 and it is going really well. You're working a market that is relatively Greenfield", working "inbound demand while partnering closely with a BDR"; a French-speaking Solutions Engineer (September 30) to "support ROLLER's growth across the French market, engaging prospects and customers in French"; a French-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager (October 1); and a French-speaking BDR who will "Swiftly respond to inbound inquiries, reducing initial response time".Source
  • 09

    The May 2026 launch added the Guest Experience Agent, Loyalty, an upgraded iQ and Capital, and the new PMM director is measured on product adoption. Launches often reach existing customers once and then fade.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Director of Product Marketing

    First action

    Pull current adoption of each May 2026 feature.

    How to measure it

    Customers using at least one May 2026 feature

    Now
    –
    Target
    30%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Baseline

      Adoption per feature.

      Data Analyst 1 week

    2. 2

      Set targets

      Per feature.

      Director of Product Marketing 1 week

    3. 3

      Find fits

      Best-fit customers.

      Data Analyst 2 weeks

    4. 4

      In-app prompts

      Targeted.

      Product Manager 1 month

    5. 5

      CSM plays

      Talking points.

      Customer Success Lead 2 weeks

    6. 6

      Report

      Monthly adoption.

      Director of Product Marketing monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Director of Product Marketing

    Smallest test

    Run the agent prompt for 100 party-heavy venues.

    Why it works

    Set an adoption target per feature, find the customers who would benefit most (busy party venues for the agent, high repeat-visit venues for Loyalty), and run in-app prompts, CSM talking points and short ROLLER Academy videos. Report adoption monthly.

    Adopted features raise retention and add-on revenue, and adoption stories feed the next launch.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Prompt fatigue

      One prompt per customer per month.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "The platform powering 3,500+ thriving attractions" (a year ago: "Get more"); "300 team members", "8M bookings per month", "165M guest served annually", "$5B transactions processed annually"; "30% increase in average online revenue". The May 2026 Product Launch added an always-on AI chat (Guest Experience Agent), Loyalty, an upgraded ROLLER iQ and ROLLER Capital. The page HTML still contains placeholder text, "Loerm ipsum pulvinar", in a section heading label.Source
    • HiringDirector of Product Marketing, San Francisco Bay Area (posted October 15, 2026): leads Core and Field Product Marketing; builds "a continuous market intelligence system using customer and prospect calls, win-loss analysis, disqualification data, product usage, competitive research"; defines "segmentation, ideal customer profiles, buyer personas"; leads launches so they "generate pipeline, support sales conversion, drive product adoption"; measured on "pipeline creation and influence, launch performance, win rates, product adoption".Source
    • Your websitePricing page: four plans (Lite, Pro "Most Popular", Premium, Enterprise) with device limits of 2, 6, 10 and unlimited and a currency switch for USD, AUD, GBP, EUR and CAD, but no prices; every plan button says "Get started". The Guest Experience Agent is a paid add-on on each plan. Feature text includes typos ("redeam" twice).Source
  • 10

    ROLLER publishes Benchmark and Pulse reports from 8M bookings a month, and its data analyst turns checkout data into sales stories. A French or UK operator wants benchmarks from venues like theirs, in their currency.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Data Analyst

    First action

    Check that European sample sizes are large enough per country.

    How to measure it

    European report sign-ups

    Now
    –
    Target
    500
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Check data

      Sample sizes by country.

      Data Analyst 1 week

    2. 2

      Analyse

      Five benchmarks.

      Data Analyst 1 month

    3. 3

      Write

      Short report.

      Content Marketing Lead 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Translate

      French and German.

      Software Engineer - Localisation 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Launch

      Email and LinkedIn.

      EMEA Marketing Manager 1 week

    6. 6

      Follow up

      Local sellers.

      Business Development Representative (French-Speaking) ongoing

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Analyst time
    Owner
    Data Analyst

    Smallest test

    Publish one European chart on LinkedIn.

    Why it works

    Publish a short European edition: online booking share, party lead times, add-on rates and membership trends for UK, France and Germany, in English, French and German, with a sign-up form routed to local sellers.

    Local data is a strong reason to give an email address and a ready opener for EMEA outreach.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Small samples in new markets

      Combine countries where needed.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSitemap: 748 blog URLs, 30 feature pages, 29 industry pages and 16 competitor pages (TicketTailor, Fusemetrix, Clubspeed, Square, Centaman, Racefacer, Checkfront, Bookeo, Aluvii, Rock Gym Pro, Lilypad POS, FareHarbor, VenueSumo, RocketRez, Party Center Software, Lightspeed) plus a CenterEdge alternative page; none for European rivals. More than 15 "franchise guide" posts (trampoline park, go-kart, bowling, FEC and others). Lead magnets: 2025 and 2026 Benchmark Reports, a 2026 Pulse report, a Party Parent report and a Mystery Shopper report.Source
    • HiringOther open roles: a Data Analyst (contract) whose analysis "feeds directly into customer QBRs, live sales deals, and pricing decisions", "turning customer and checkout data into stories that help win deals"; a Product Manager for payments and financial services (Adyen, Stripe, CyberSource integrations); an RVP Sales EMEA (SMB) for "land and expand" and "analysis on new 'verticals' and geographies"; Enterprise and Mid-Market AEs and a BDR in Austin. Every post: "300+" people, customers "in over 30 countries".Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "The platform powering 3,500+ thriving attractions" (a year ago: "Get more"); "300 team members", "8M bookings per month", "165M guest served annually", "$5B transactions processed annually"; "30% increase in average online revenue". The May 2026 Product Launch added an always-on AI chat (Guest Experience Agent), Loyalty, an upgraded ROLLER iQ and ROLLER Capital. The page HTML still contains placeholder text, "Loerm ipsum pulvinar", in a section heading label.Source
  • 11

    ROLLER has 29 English industry pages (trampoline parks, family entertainment centres, bowling, go-karting, laser tag and more) that rank for English searches. French and German operators search in their own language for the same software.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Content Marketing Lead

    First action

    Pick the five venue types with most French pipeline.

    How to measure it

    French and German organic sessions

    Now
    –
    Target
    2,000 a month
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick pages

      By pipeline.

      SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking) 1 week

    2. 2

      Translate

      AI-assisted with review.

      Software Engineer - Localisation 1 month

    3. 3

      Adapt

      Local examples.

      Content Marketing Lead 1 month

    4. 4

      Publish

      With hreflang.

      Web Lead 1 week

    5. 5

      Link

      From the French and German homepages.

      Web Lead 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Sessions and demos.

      Demand Generation Manager monthly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Translation time
    Owner
    Content Marketing Lead

    Smallest test

    Translate the trampoline park page.

    Why it works

    After the core French site (idea 1), translate the venue-type pages with the AI-assisted translation the platform team already uses, adapt examples and screenshots, and add local proof where it exists.

    Each page targets a specific search with buying intent and gives sellers a page per prospect type.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Generic translations

      Native review and local examples.

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSitemap: 748 blog URLs, 30 feature pages, 29 industry pages and 16 competitor pages (TicketTailor, Fusemetrix, Clubspeed, Square, Centaman, Racefacer, Checkfront, Bookeo, Aluvii, Rock Gym Pro, Lilypad POS, FareHarbor, VenueSumo, RocketRez, Party Center Software, Lightspeed) plus a CenterEdge alternative page; none for European rivals. More than 15 "franchise guide" posts (trampoline park, go-kart, bowling, FEC and others). Lead magnets: 2025 and 2026 Benchmark Reports, a 2026 Pulse report, a Party Parent report and a Mystery Shopper report.Source
    • HiringSoftware Engineer - Localisation, London (posted October 19, 2026): "ROLLER is growing fast across Europe, and every new market brings its own rules on tax, invoicing, receipts and language." The London squad "owns localisation and compliance for Europe end to end"; "Recent work includes fiscal compliance for markets like France, Germany and Austria, and AI-assisted translations across the platform." A German-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager "supports our growing customer base across Germany".Source
    • HiringFrench market hiring in London: an SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking) (posted September 24, 2026): "We have launched France in 2026 and it is going really well. You're working a market that is relatively Greenfield", working "inbound demand while partnering closely with a BDR"; a French-speaking Solutions Engineer (September 30) to "support ROLLER's growth across the French market, engaging prospects and customers in French"; a French-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager (October 1); and a French-speaking BDR who will "Swiftly respond to inbound inquiries, reducing initial response time".Source
  • 12

    Conqueror ROLLER with QubicaAMF targets bowling, "a $10 billion global industry" in 125 countries, and bowling centres are becoming multi-attraction venues like NIKITO's. QubicaAMF already sells to bowling centres across Europe.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Partnerships Manager

    First action

    Ask QubicaAMF which European markets they cover best.

    How to measure it

    QubicaAMF-sourced EMEA demos

    Now
    –
    Target
    30
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Agree plan

      Markets and targets.

      Partnerships Manager 1 month

    2. 2

      Co-branded pages

      French and German.

      Web Lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Webinars

      For their customers.

      EMEA Marketing Manager quarterly

    4. 4

      Referral path

      Their sales to ours.

      Partnerships Manager 1 month

    5. 5

      Enable sellers

      Bowling playbook.

      Director of Product Marketing 2 weeks

    6. 6

      Measure

      Demos and deals.

      Demand Generation Manager monthly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Partner marketing budget
    Owner
    Partnerships Manager

    Smallest test

    Run one joint webinar in English.

    Why it works

    Build a joint European plan: co-branded French and German pages, joint webinars for QubicaAMF's European customers, and a referral path from QubicaAMF's sales team to ROLLER's EMEA sellers.

    A partner already in the room with the buyer is the fastest way into a new market.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Different priorities

      Shared targets reviewed monthly.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteParty Parent Consumer Report: "We surveyed 2,000 parents"; "76% of parents book one to three months in advance", "56% want on-site catering", "95% include party bags". Partners include QubicaAMF ("Conqueror ROLLER" for bowling, "a $10 billion global industry ... across 125 countries"), Intercard, Groupon and Tanda. ROLLER exhibited at IAAPA Expo Europe in London in September 2026.Source
    • Customer storyNIKITO case study (September 25, 2026): four multi-attraction family entertainment centres around Paris, "Founded as the French joint venture of SkyZone". NIKITO used ROLLER from 2020, but "when French fiscal compliance requirements tightened, ROLLER's roadmap didn't yet include the necessary localizations, and NIKITO was forced to migrate away". When ROLLER confirmed "French fiscal compliance and ... full French language support in 2026", NIKITO "became the first French operator to sign", with all four venues live in under three months, "225 birthday parties hosted in a single weekend at peak" and "100% of staff prefer ROLLER". The story is published in English only.Source
    • HiringFrench market hiring in London: an SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking) (posted September 24, 2026): "We have launched France in 2026 and it is going really well. You're working a market that is relatively Greenfield", working "inbound demand while partnering closely with a BDR"; a French-speaking Solutions Engineer (September 30) to "support ROLLER's growth across the French market, engaging prospects and customers in French"; a French-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager (October 1); and a French-speaking BDR who will "Swiftly respond to inbound inquiries, reducing initial response time".Source
  • 13

    ROLLER's YouTube channel has 125 videos and 371 subscribers. Short video stories from venues like NIKITO show the product in busy, real settings, which is how operators judge it.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter EMEA Marketing Manager

    First action

    Book a filming day at NIKITO.

    How to measure it

    Video views per quarter

    Now
    –
    Target
    20,000
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick venues

      Three a quarter.

      EMEA Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Film

      Two-minute stories.

      EMEA Marketing Manager quarterly

    3. 3

      Subtitle

      French and English.

      Software Engineer - Localisation 1 week

    4. 4

      Cut clips

      Social versions.

      Content Marketing Lead 1 week

    5. 5

      Publish

      YouTube and social.

      EMEA Marketing Manager weekly

    6. 6

      Use in sales

      Outreach links.

      Business Development Representative (French-Speaking) ongoing

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Production budget
    Owner
    EMEA Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Film NIKITO.

    Why it works

    Film two-minute stories at three venues a quarter (starting with NIKITO), with French subtitles or audio, and cut 30-second clips for LinkedIn and Instagram. Use them in outreach and on industry pages.

    Video proof from a peer travels further than text, and is the content operators share.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Venue scheduling

      Film on quieter weekdays.

    Evidence

    • Public profileYouTube: 371 subscribers, 125 videos, about 92,600 total views. Review badges on the site: G2, Capterra, GetApp and Software Advice. ROLLER also runs a podcast, The Guest Experience Show, and the ROLLER Academy video tutorials.Source
    • Customer storyNIKITO case study (September 25, 2026): four multi-attraction family entertainment centres around Paris, "Founded as the French joint venture of SkyZone". NIKITO used ROLLER from 2020, but "when French fiscal compliance requirements tightened, ROLLER's roadmap didn't yet include the necessary localizations, and NIKITO was forced to migrate away". When ROLLER confirmed "French fiscal compliance and ... full French language support in 2026", NIKITO "became the first French operator to sign", with all four venues live in under three months, "225 birthday parties hosted in a single weekend at peak" and "100% of staff prefer ROLLER". The story is published in English only.Source
  • 14

    ROLLER writes more than 15 franchise guides and its customers include We Rock the Spectrum (200+ venues) and NIKITO (the French joint venture of Sky Zone). Franchisors choose or recommend the system for every new location.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters RVP

    First action

    List the franchisors behind the franchise guides.

    How to measure it

    Franchise-sourced venues

    Now
    –
    Target
    50
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      List franchisors

      From the guides.

      RVP, Sales - EMEA (SMB) 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Build the offer

      HQ, templates, launch package.

      Director of Product Marketing 1 month

    3. 3

      Proof

      We Rock the Spectrum story.

      Content Marketing Lead 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Outreach

      Franchisor development teams.

      RVP, Sales - EMEA (SMB) ongoing

    5. 5

      Launch kit

      Per new franchisee.

      Customer Success Lead 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      Venues per franchisor.

      Data Analyst quarterly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    RVP, Sales EMEA (SMB)

    Smallest test

    Pitch one franchisor this month.

    Why it works

    Build a franchisor offer: HQ multi-venue management, a template venue setup, brand-wide reporting and a launch package for each new franchisee. Approach franchisors whose guides ROLLER already wrote, in each market.

    One franchisor relationship can bring dozens of venues, and the franchise guides already attract franchisees.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Long cycles

      Start with franchisors already using ROLLER in some venues.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSitemap: 748 blog URLs, 30 feature pages, 29 industry pages and 16 competitor pages (TicketTailor, Fusemetrix, Clubspeed, Square, Centaman, Racefacer, Checkfront, Bookeo, Aluvii, Rock Gym Pro, Lilypad POS, FareHarbor, VenueSumo, RocketRez, Party Center Software, Lightspeed) plus a CenterEdge alternative page; none for European rivals. More than 15 "franchise guide" posts (trampoline park, go-kart, bowling, FEC and others). Lead magnets: 2025 and 2026 Benchmark Reports, a 2026 Pulse report, a Party Parent report and a Mystery Shopper report.Source
    • Customer storyNIKITO case study (September 25, 2026): four multi-attraction family entertainment centres around Paris, "Founded as the French joint venture of SkyZone". NIKITO used ROLLER from 2020, but "when French fiscal compliance requirements tightened, ROLLER's roadmap didn't yet include the necessary localizations, and NIKITO was forced to migrate away". When ROLLER confirmed "French fiscal compliance and ... full French language support in 2026", NIKITO "became the first French operator to sign", with all four venues live in under three months, "225 birthday parties hosted in a single weekend at peak" and "100% of staff prefer ROLLER". The story is published in English only.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "The platform powering 3,500+ thriving attractions" (a year ago: "Get more"); "300 team members", "8M bookings per month", "165M guest served annually", "$5B transactions processed annually"; "30% increase in average online revenue". The May 2026 Product Launch added an always-on AI chat (Guest Experience Agent), Loyalty, an upgraded ROLLER iQ and ROLLER Capital. The page HTML still contains placeholder text, "Loerm ipsum pulvinar", in a section heading label.Source
  • 15

    In the NIKITO story, changing a party from 11 guests to 10 is "a single refund action inside the platform" with ROLLER's payment integration. ROLLER is hiring a payments product manager, and payments revenue grows with every venue that uses it.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Product Manager

    First action

    Measure payments adoption among European customers.

    How to measure it

    Payments adoption in EMEA

    Now
    –
    Target
    +20%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Baseline

      Adoption by country.

      Data Analyst 1 week

    2. 2

      Calculator

      Time saved on refunds.

      Director of Product Marketing 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Onboarding step

      Default in Europe.

      Customer Onboarding Manager (French-speaking) 1 month

    4. 4

      Switching help

      Terminal swap.

      Product Manager, Payments 1 month

    5. 5

      CSM campaign

      Existing venues.

      Customer Success Lead 1 quarter

    6. 6

      Measure

      Adoption and revenue.

      Data Analyst monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Product Manager, Payments

    Smallest test

    Offer integrated payments to 20 European venues.

    Why it works

    Make integrated payments part of every European onboarding, show the time saved on refunds and party changes in a short calculator, and offer switching help for venues on separate terminals.

    Payments raise revenue per venue and make the platform harder to leave.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Local payment methods

      Check the methods each country expects first.

    Evidence

    • Customer storyNIKITO case study (September 25, 2026): four multi-attraction family entertainment centres around Paris, "Founded as the French joint venture of SkyZone". NIKITO used ROLLER from 2020, but "when French fiscal compliance requirements tightened, ROLLER's roadmap didn't yet include the necessary localizations, and NIKITO was forced to migrate away". When ROLLER confirmed "French fiscal compliance and ... full French language support in 2026", NIKITO "became the first French operator to sign", with all four venues live in under three months, "225 birthday parties hosted in a single weekend at peak" and "100% of staff prefer ROLLER". The story is published in English only.Source
    • HiringOther open roles: a Data Analyst (contract) whose analysis "feeds directly into customer QBRs, live sales deals, and pricing decisions", "turning customer and checkout data into stories that help win deals"; a Product Manager for payments and financial services (Adyen, Stripe, CyberSource integrations); an RVP Sales EMEA (SMB) for "land and expand" and "analysis on new 'verticals' and geographies"; Enterprise and Mid-Market AEs and a BDR in Austin. Every post: "300+" people, customers "in over 30 countries".Source
    • Your websitePricing page: four plans (Lite, Pro "Most Popular", Premium, Enterprise) with device limits of 2, 6, 10 and unlimited and a currency switch for USD, AUD, GBP, EUR and CAD, but no prices; every plan button says "Get started". The Guest Experience Agent is a paid add-on on each plan. Feature text includes typos ("redeam" twice).Source

Big bets 3

Larger plays that can change the trajectory.

  • 16

    ROLLER's London squad turns each country's tax, invoicing, receipt and language rules into product, and the RVP for EMEA is asked to analyse new geographies. Each country that becomes ready is a market opening.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters Software Engineer Localisation

    First action

    List inbound demand by country for the last year.

    How to measure it

    Pipeline in the next launched country

    Now
    –
    Target
    first 20 venues
    By
    4 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Rank countries

      Inbound, TAM, compliance effort.

      RVP, Sales - EMEA (SMB) 1 month

    2. 2

      Country pages

      France, Germany, Austria, UK.

      Web Lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Pick next

      One country.

      RVP, Sales - EMEA (SMB) 1 week

    4. 4

      Build compliance

      Squad roadmap.

      Software Engineer - Localisation 2 quarters

    5. 5

      Launch kit

      Pages, story, sellers.

      Director of Product Marketing 1 quarter

    6. 6

      Measure

      Pipeline and wins.

      Data Analyst monthly

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Engineering and hiring
    Owner
    Software Engineer Localisation

    Smallest test

    Publish the France country page.

    Why it works

    Publish a page per supported country (what is compliant, languages, payments, local support) and keep a public list of countries coming next. Use win-loss and inbound data to choose the next country, and launch with the same kit as France.

    Being visibly "ready" for a country's rules is a reason to buy that rivals without local compliance cannot match.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Too many markets at once

      One country at a time.

    Evidence

    • HiringSoftware Engineer - Localisation, London (posted October 19, 2026): "ROLLER is growing fast across Europe, and every new market brings its own rules on tax, invoicing, receipts and language." The London squad "owns localisation and compliance for Europe end to end"; "Recent work includes fiscal compliance for markets like France, Germany and Austria, and AI-assisted translations across the platform." A German-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager "supports our growing customer base across Germany".Source
    • HiringOther open roles: a Data Analyst (contract) whose analysis "feeds directly into customer QBRs, live sales deals, and pricing decisions", "turning customer and checkout data into stories that help win deals"; a Product Manager for payments and financial services (Adyen, Stripe, CyberSource integrations); an RVP Sales EMEA (SMB) for "land and expand" and "analysis on new 'verticals' and geographies"; Enterprise and Mid-Market AEs and a BDR in Austin. Every post: "300+" people, customers "in over 30 countries".Source
    • Customer storyNIKITO case study (September 25, 2026): four multi-attraction family entertainment centres around Paris, "Founded as the French joint venture of SkyZone". NIKITO used ROLLER from 2020, but "when French fiscal compliance requirements tightened, ROLLER's roadmap didn't yet include the necessary localizations, and NIKITO was forced to migrate away". When ROLLER confirmed "French fiscal compliance and ... full French language support in 2026", NIKITO "became the first French operator to sign", with all four venues live in under three months, "225 birthday parties hosted in a single weekend at peak" and "100% of staff prefer ROLLER". The story is published in English only.Source
  • 17

    ROLLER sees 8M bookings a month and publishes yearly benchmark reports. A venue owner would value seeing, every week, how its online share, add-on rate and party lead time compare with similar venues.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Data Analyst

    First action

    Pick three benchmarks with enough data per venue type.

    How to measure it

    Venues viewing benchmarks weekly

    Now
    –
    Target
    40%
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick measures

      Three benchmarks.

      Data Analyst 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Privacy rules

      Minimum group sizes.

      Legal 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Build

      In iQ.

      Product Manager 2 quarters

    4. 4

      Suggested actions

      One per gap.

      Director of Product Marketing 1 month

    5. 5

      Use in QBRs

      CSM playbook.

      Customer Success Lead ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Use and retention.

      Data Analyst monthly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Product time
    Owner
    Data Analyst

    Smallest test

    Share a manual benchmark with ten venues in QBRs.

    Why it works

    Add anonymised peer benchmarks to iQ by venue type, size and country, with one suggested action when a venue lags. Use them in QBRs, which the data analyst already supports.

    Benchmarks make the product stickier and give CSMs a reason to talk about upgrades.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Small peer groups

      Hide benchmarks below a minimum group size.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "The platform powering 3,500+ thriving attractions" (a year ago: "Get more"); "300 team members", "8M bookings per month", "165M guest served annually", "$5B transactions processed annually"; "30% increase in average online revenue". The May 2026 Product Launch added an always-on AI chat (Guest Experience Agent), Loyalty, an upgraded ROLLER iQ and ROLLER Capital. The page HTML still contains placeholder text, "Loerm ipsum pulvinar", in a section heading label.Source
    • Your websiteSitemap: 748 blog URLs, 30 feature pages, 29 industry pages and 16 competitor pages (TicketTailor, Fusemetrix, Clubspeed, Square, Centaman, Racefacer, Checkfront, Bookeo, Aluvii, Rock Gym Pro, Lilypad POS, FareHarbor, VenueSumo, RocketRez, Party Center Software, Lightspeed) plus a CenterEdge alternative page; none for European rivals. More than 15 "franchise guide" posts (trampoline park, go-kart, bowling, FEC and others). Lead magnets: 2025 and 2026 Benchmark Reports, a 2026 Pulse report, a Party Parent report and a Mystery Shopper report.Source
    • HiringOther open roles: a Data Analyst (contract) whose analysis "feeds directly into customer QBRs, live sales deals, and pricing decisions", "turning customer and checkout data into stories that help win deals"; a Product Manager for payments and financial services (Adyen, Stripe, CyberSource integrations); an RVP Sales EMEA (SMB) for "land and expand" and "analysis on new 'verticals' and geographies"; Enterprise and Mid-Market AEs and a BDR in Austin. Every post: "300+" people, customers "in over 30 countries".Source
  • 18

    The SMB sales motion is high velocity, and the Lite plan is described as essential software for small venues. Some small operators would rather start without a demo.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Director of Product Marketing

    First action

    Define which venues qualify for self-serve.

    How to measure it

    Self-serve venues live

    Now
    –
    Target
    50 a quarter
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Set eligibility

      Size and complexity.

      Director of Product Marketing 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Build sign-up

      Plan and payments.

      Product Manager 1 quarter

    3. 3

      Templates

      Per venue type.

      Customer Success Lead 1 month

    4. 4

      Guided setup

      Tickets and parties.

      Product Manager 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Human help

      Call on request.

      Business Development Representative (French-Speaking) ongoing

    6. 6

      Compare

      Retention vs sales-led.

      Data Analyst quarterly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Engineering time
    Owner
    Director of Product Marketing

    Smallest test

    Offer self-serve to small inbound leads in one market.

    Why it works

    Let small venues sign up for Lite online: choose a venue type template, connect payments, set up tickets and a party package with guided steps, and offer a call at any point. Compare activation and retention with sales-led venues.

    Self-serve lowers acquisition cost on small accounts and frees AEs for larger ones.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Poor setups

      Require a setup check before going live.

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • Your websitePricing page: four plans (Lite, Pro "Most Popular", Premium, Enterprise) with device limits of 2, 6, 10 and unlimited and a currency switch for USD, AUD, GBP, EUR and CAD, but no prices; every plan button says "Get started". The Guest Experience Agent is a paid add-on on each plan. Feature text includes typos ("redeam" twice).Source
    • HiringFrench market hiring in London: an SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking) (posted September 24, 2026): "We have launched France in 2026 and it is going really well. You're working a market that is relatively Greenfield", working "inbound demand while partnering closely with a BDR"; a French-speaking Solutions Engineer (September 30) to "support ROLLER's growth across the French market, engaging prospects and customers in French"; a French-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager (October 1); and a French-speaking BDR who will "Swiftly respond to inbound inquiries, reducing initial response time".Source
    • HiringOther open roles: a Data Analyst (contract) whose analysis "feeds directly into customer QBRs, live sales deals, and pricing decisions", "turning customer and checkout data into stories that help win deals"; a Product Manager for payments and financial services (Adyen, Stripe, CyberSource integrations); an RVP Sales EMEA (SMB) for "land and expand" and "analysis on new 'verticals' and geographies"; Enterprise and Mid-Market AEs and a BDR in Austin. Every post: "300+" people, customers "in over 30 countries".Source

Wildcards 3

Unexpected experiments, each with a cheap way to test it.

  • 19

    ROLLER publishes a Mystery Shopper report and a Party Parent report (76% of parents book one to three months ahead). Birthday parties drive revenue for many venues; NIKITO hosted 225 in one peak weekend.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Business Development Represen…

    First action

    Mystery-shop ten French venues.

    How to measure it

    Outbound reply rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    2x
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Checklist

      Ten party booking checks.

      Director of Product Marketing 1 week

    2. 2

      Shop

      Ten venues a week.

      Business Development Representative (French-Speaking) weekly

    3. 3

      Write

      Three findings per email.

      Business Development Representative (French-Speaking) weekly

    4. 4

      Send

      In the prospect's language.

      Business Development Representative (French-Speaking) weekly

    5. 5

      Follow up

      Offer a demo.

      SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking) ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Replies and meetings.

      Demand Generation Manager monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    BDR time
    Owner
    Business Development Representative (French Speaking)

    Smallest test

    Send ten mystery-shop emails.

    Why it works

    Before contacting a prospect, the BDR tries to book a party on the venue's website and notes three findings (steps, mobile issues, missing add-ons). The first email shares the findings and how ROLLER venues handle it.

    A specific finding about the prospect's own booking is a much stronger opener than a feature list.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Seen as criticism

      Lead with what works and offer help.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteParty Parent Consumer Report: "We surveyed 2,000 parents"; "76% of parents book one to three months in advance", "56% want on-site catering", "95% include party bags". Partners include QubicaAMF ("Conqueror ROLLER" for bowling, "a $10 billion global industry ... across 125 countries"), Intercard, Groupon and Tanda. ROLLER exhibited at IAAPA Expo Europe in London in September 2026.Source
    • Your websiteSitemap: 748 blog URLs, 30 feature pages, 29 industry pages and 16 competitor pages (TicketTailor, Fusemetrix, Clubspeed, Square, Centaman, Racefacer, Checkfront, Bookeo, Aluvii, Rock Gym Pro, Lilypad POS, FareHarbor, VenueSumo, RocketRez, Party Center Software, Lightspeed) plus a CenterEdge alternative page; none for European rivals. More than 15 "franchise guide" posts (trampoline park, go-kart, bowling, FEC and others). Lead magnets: 2025 and 2026 Benchmark Reports, a 2026 Pulse report, a Party Parent report and a Mystery Shopper report.Source
    • Customer storyNIKITO case study (September 25, 2026): four multi-attraction family entertainment centres around Paris, "Founded as the French joint venture of SkyZone". NIKITO used ROLLER from 2020, but "when French fiscal compliance requirements tightened, ROLLER's roadmap didn't yet include the necessary localizations, and NIKITO was forced to migrate away". When ROLLER confirmed "French fiscal compliance and ... full French language support in 2026", NIKITO "became the first French operator to sign", with all four venues live in under three months, "225 birthday parties hosted in a single weekend at peak" and "100% of staff prefer ROLLER". The story is published in English only.Source
  • 20

    Real visitors pass Core Web Vitals on roller.software, but in Google's lab test on a phone the main image takes 5.6 s to appear, 308 KB of image savings are available and 27 browser errors are logged.

    Low impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Web Lead

    First action

    Compress and preload the hero image.

    How to measure it

    Mobile lab LCP

    Now
    –
    Target
    under 3 s
    By
    30 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Compress

      Hero image.

      Web Lead 1 day

    2. 2

      Preload

      LCP image.

      Web Lead 1 hour

    3. 3

      Fix errors

      27 console errors.

      Web Lead 1 week

    4. 4

      Re-test

      PageSpeed.

      Web Lead 1 day

    5. 5

      Check forms

      Tracking works.

      Demand Generation Manager 1 day

    6. 6

      Monitor

      Monthly.

      Web Lead monthly

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Web Lead

    Smallest test

    Compress the hero image today.

    Why it works

    Serve the hero image in a modern format at mobile size, preload it, and fix the console errors. Re-test after each change.

    A faster first view on slow venue Wi-Fi and phones helps, and a clean console avoids tracking and form problems.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Small gain

      Do it alongside other homepage changes.

    Evidence

    • PageSpeed testGoogle PageSpeed Insights on www.roller.software (October 21, 2026): mobile 75/100 (desktop 90). Real visitors pass Core Web Vitals (homepage LCP 2.1 s, INP 183 ms, CLS 0). In the lab test the main image ("Mobile Online ticketing") takes 5.6 s to appear on a phone; image delivery could save 308 KB; 27 browser errors are logged to the console.Source
  • 21

    ROLLER's Party Parent report surveyed 2,000 parents and found that 76% book one to three months ahead. Parties are central to French venues too: NIKITO hosted 225 in a single peak weekend. A French edition gives the new French team a reason to contact every venue.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter EMEA Marketing Manager

    First action

    Price a 1,000-parent survey in France.

    How to measure it

    French report downloads

    Now
    –
    Target
    400
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Adapt survey

      Same core plus local questions.

      EMEA Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Field it

      Survey panel.

      EMEA Marketing Manager 1 month

    3. 3

      Analyse

      Key findings.

      Data Analyst 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Write

      French report.

      Content Marketing Lead 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Launch

      Press, associations, outreach.

      EMEA Marketing Manager 1 month

    6. 6

      Follow up

      French BDR.

      Business Development Representative (French-Speaking) ongoing

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Survey panel cost
    Owner
    EMEA Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Ask 100 French parents three questions on social.

    Why it works

    Survey 1,000 French parents with the same questions plus local ones (school holidays, catering, budgets), publish the results in French with tips for venues, and offer it to French press and trade associations.

    Local consumer data earns press and leads in a new market, and it shows ROLLER understands French operators' biggest revenue line.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low press interest

      Lead with one surprising finding.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteParty Parent Consumer Report: "We surveyed 2,000 parents"; "76% of parents book one to three months in advance", "56% want on-site catering", "95% include party bags". Partners include QubicaAMF ("Conqueror ROLLER" for bowling, "a $10 billion global industry ... across 125 countries"), Intercard, Groupon and Tanda. ROLLER exhibited at IAAPA Expo Europe in London in September 2026.Source
    • Customer storyNIKITO case study (September 25, 2026): four multi-attraction family entertainment centres around Paris, "Founded as the French joint venture of SkyZone". NIKITO used ROLLER from 2020, but "when French fiscal compliance requirements tightened, ROLLER's roadmap didn't yet include the necessary localizations, and NIKITO was forced to migrate away". When ROLLER confirmed "French fiscal compliance and ... full French language support in 2026", NIKITO "became the first French operator to sign", with all four venues live in under three months, "225 birthday parties hosted in a single weekend at peak" and "100% of staff prefer ROLLER". The story is published in English only.Source
    • HiringFrench market hiring in London: an SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking) (posted September 24, 2026): "We have launched France in 2026 and it is going really well. You're working a market that is relatively Greenfield", working "inbound demand while partnering closely with a BDR"; a French-speaking Solutions Engineer (September 30) to "support ROLLER's growth across the French market, engaging prospects and customers in French"; a French-speaking Customer Onboarding Manager (October 1); and a French-speaking BDR who will "Swiftly respond to inbound inquiries, reducing initial response time".Source

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30/60/90 roadmap

What to focus on in each month, and the ideas that carry it.

  1. Days 1 to 307 ideas

    French site and NIKITO story, compliance win-backs, German starter pages, visible pricing, placeholder clean-up and the website agent; homepage image fix.

  2. Days 31 to 6011 ideas

    Win-loss programme, European comparisons, launch adoption, European benchmark, venue pages in French and German, QubicaAMF in Europe, video stories, franchisors and payments; mystery-shop outreach and a French Party Parent survey.

  3. Days 61 to 903 ideas

    Country-ready pages and the next market, peer benchmarks in iQ and self-serve Lite.

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Customers

What customers say

Customers value ease of use for staff. The most cited problem: juggling separate systems for bookings, POS and waivers.

  • Integrated online booking, POS and payments
  • Manual party changes and refunds
  • In their words: “venue”

Market

Competitive landscape

5 competitors compared: Convious, Clorian, CenterEdge, Aluvii and 1 more.

  • Gap to exploit: Local-language, locally compliant venue software for French and German FECs
  • Convious: Focus on larger attractions
  • Clorian: Less focus on FEC parties and POS

Hiring signals

ROLLER is building Europe: a French team (AE, BDR, Solutions Engineer, onboarding) for a market it calls greenfield, a German-speaking onboarding manager, and a London localisation squad shipping fiscal compliance and…

  • SMB Account Executive - EMEA (French Speaking): France launched in 2026, relatively greenfield. Ideas 1, 2.
  • Solutions Engineer - French Speaking: Pre-sales in French. Ideas 1, 8.
  • Customer Onboarding Manager (French-speaking): Onboarding French venues. Ideas 2, 15.

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