Chuck E. Cheese launches new subscription program [Video]

Chuck E. Cheese has a new subscription program that’s nearly half the price of some streaming plans, but one the animatronic rat likely hopes will be double the fun.Related video above: Stretch your budget with the “50-30-20″ ruleThe family entertainment chain is launching a nationwide monthly membership program starting at $7.99 that lets customers play a set number of games every day with an additional discount on food, depending on the subscription tier.Chuck E. Cheese hopes the new program attracts inflation-weary customers who have cut back on discretionary spending to save money and seek a better deal.”Amid rising costs, our goal was to offer great value, and develop an easy, and fun solution for everyone,” Mark Kupferman, the company’s executive vice president, said in a press release. “We understand families are struggling to find affordable entertainment options outside the home right now.”The company said a trial test at some of …