Bowlero Corp Acquires Professional Bowlers Association (PBA)

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 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.

Bally's Corporation Acquires Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP)

July 13, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Bally's Corporation acquired the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), obtaining AVP's trademarks, promoter agreements, recurring membership revenue, digital assets and tournament/league management software. Bally's intends to leverage AVP content across its Bally Sports regional networks and digital platforms to gamify beach volleyball, enhance fan engagement and drive traffic to its omni-channel sports betting and iGaming offerings.

Bowlero to List on NYSE Through Merger With Isos Acquisition Corporation

July 1, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Bowlero Corp will become a publicly listed company through a business combination with special purpose acquisition company Isos Acquisition Corporation. The transaction values the pro forma company at an implied $2.6 billion enterprise value and includes a $450 million PIPE anchored by institutional investors to provide capital for Bowlero's continued organic and inorganic growth.

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 The Mark (Elkhorn, NE)

November 16, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Bowlero Corp. (NYSE: BOWL) completed the acquisition of The Mark, a large family entertainment center in Elkhorn, Nebraska, expanding its footprint in the Omaha market. The location is a state-of-the-art, 85,000+ sq. ft. facility with 40 bowling lanes, courts, an arcade, full-service kitchen and sports bar; this is Bowlero's second completed Omaha-area acquisition in 2022.