Chuck E. Cheese's Opening In Findlay?

  According to City officials, grant money is currently being sought by the Findlay Revolving Loan Fund to aid in the the building of a $3 Million Chuck E. Cheese's restaurant.  Currently plans call for construction on an Interstate Drive lot (across the street from Carmike Cinemas), and the restaurant could be open by late 2010 or early 2011 (via The Courier).

  Chuck E. Cheese's, a 33 year-old company with over 540 locations worldwide, operates entertainment-themed restaurants where kids (and adults) can play video games, enjoy rides, eat pizza, and trade in their hard-earned game tickets for cheap, mass-produced plastic toys.



  Known for their birthday party packages and namesake mascot, the opening of a Chuck E. Cheese's location could have a negative effect on the similarly-themed Pirate's Cove, located at 230 Park St. in downtown Findlay.  Opening up just this past January, Pirate's Cove is focused around a laser-tag arena and also offers an arcade, pizza, and birthday party packages.  They could see a drop in business if pitted against such a well-known competitor with deep advertising pockets.

  We'll be sure to keep you abreast of the situation, as we hear more.  In the meantime, check out this fun video about Pirate's Cove:

via YouTube