How do I check a paintball field’s paint and gas supplier terms?

Collect the contracts and the recent invoices. Look at what the field pays for paint and gas cylinders, how price changes are handled, and whether there are minimum orders or exclusive supply clauses. Check for equipment the supplier owns that sits on site, such as tanks or fill stations.

Next, ask how reliable the suppliers have been. Have there been shortages, late deliveries or quality problems? Is there a second supplier ready if the first fails? Relying on one source is a risk worth understanding before you take over.

Then ask whether the agreements transfer and under what conditions, and whether the supplier must agree. Some may allow a change of owner, others may reopen the terms. Your lawyer should read them. Compare the costs with the field’s accounts, and note whether the seller has a friendly arrangement that may not continue for a stranger. Ask what happens during peak weekends if supply runs short, and whether the field keeps a reserve. A field that runs out of paint on a busy Saturday loses more than the cost of the order.

Key takeaways

• Read each supplier contract for pricing, term and exclusivity.
• Check who owns tanks or equipment installed on site.
• Ask whether the supplier must approve a change of owner.
• Ask whether the field keeps a reserve for busy weekends.