Bowlero Corp Acquires The Mark (Elkhorn, NE)

Bowlero Corp. Acquires Thunderbowl Lanes (Allen Park, MI)

May 9, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Bowlero Corp. (NYSE: BOWL) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan, including the business and the underlying 8 acres of land in an all-cash transaction expected to close in June 2024. The 98,000 sq. ft. facility — the largest bowling center in the United States with 90 lanes and event/banquet space — expands Bowlero’s presence in Michigan and complements its portfolio of location-based entertainment venues.

Bowlero Corp. Acquires Lucky Strike Entertainment (14 Centers)

May 31, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Bowlero Corp. agreed to acquire substantially all assets of Lucky Strike Entertainment, LLC, adding 14 upscale Lucky Strike bowling centers across nine U.S. states in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $90 million. The acquisition expands Bowlero’s national footprint and launches the company into several major U.S. cities, increasing its portfolio of bowling and entertainment locations.

Bowlero Corp. Acquires Bowland Cape Coral and HeadPinz Cape Coral

March 16, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Bowlero Corp. has acquired two bowling centers in Cape Coral, Florida—Bowland Cape Coral (33 lanes) and HeadPinz Cape Coral (18 lanes)—and will rebrand them as Bowlero locations. The acquisitions expand Bowlero's Florida footprint to 31 centers and add family-entertainment, arcade and event-space capabilities in the Cape Coral market.

Bowlero Corp. Acquires Sabre Lanes (WI) and The Big Event (NJ)

February 14, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Bowlero Corp. has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Sabre Lanes in Menasha, Wisconsin and the acquisition of The Big Event in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The transactions are part of Bowlero's ongoing unit expansion strategy, increasing its footprint in Wisconsin and New Jersey and adding large multi-entertainment centers to its national network.

Bowlero Corp Acquires Bowl America

May 28, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality

Bowlero Corp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bowl America Incorporated, adding 17 bowling centers across Florida, Virginia and Maryland to Bowlero's portfolio. The transaction expands Bowlero's footprint in North America and is subject to Bowl America stockholder approval and customary closing conditions.

Bowlero Corp Acquires Professional Bowlers Association (PBA)

September 10, 2019

Media & Entertainment

Bowlero Corp announced the acquisition of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) on September 10, 2019. The purchase brings Bowlero’s bowling-center and entertainment expertise together with the PBA’s professional competition, media partnerships and fan base to expand the sport’s visibility and content offerings.