Lucky Strike Entertainment

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

  May 9, 2024

  Buyer

  Bowlero Corp.

  Target

  Thunderbowl Lanes

  Industry

  Restaurants & Hospitality

  Location

  Michigan, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  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 Mavrix and Octane Raceway in Scottsdale, Arizona

  July 20, 2023

  Buyer

  Bowlero Corp.

  Target

  Mavrix, Octane Raceway

  Industry

  Restaurants & Hospitality

  Location

  Arizona, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  Bowlero Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mavrix and Octane Raceway, two entertainment venues located in Scottsdale, Arizona, in an all-cash transaction expected to close at the end of August 2023. The acquisitions expand Bowlero’s footprint in Arizona (its 19th and 20th locations in the state) and add go-kart, arcade, laser-tag and full-service restaurant amenities to its portfolio.

• Bowlero Corp. Acquires Lucky Strike Entertainment (14 Centers)

  May 31, 2023

  Buyer

  Bowlero Corp.

  Target

  Lucky Strike Entertainment, LLC

  Industry

  Restaurants & Hospitality

  Location

  California, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  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. to Acquire Andy B's in Tennessee

  April 18, 2023

  Buyer

  Bowlero Corp.

  Target

  Andy B's

  Industry

  Media & Entertainment

  Location

  Tennessee, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  Bowlero Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Andy B's in Tennessee, which will become Bowlero upon completion and mark Bowlero’s first center in the state. The Bartlett, Tennessee location features a 44-lane bowling center plus arcade, food and bar amenities, supporting Bowlero’s continued national footprint expansion.

• Bowlero Corp. Acquires Bowland Cape Coral and HeadPinz Cape Coral

  March 16, 2023

  Buyer

  Bowlero Corp.

  Target

  Bowland Cape Coral, HeadPinz Cape Coral

  Industry

  Restaurants & Hospitality

  Location

  Florida, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  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

  Buyer

  Bowlero Corp.

  Target

  Sabre Lanes, The Big Event

  Industry

  Restaurants & Hospitality

  Location

  United States

  Type

  Buyout

  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 The Mark (Elkhorn, NE)

  November 16, 2022

  Buyer

  Bowlero Corp.

  Target

  The Mark

  Industry

  Media & Entertainment

  Location

  Nebraska, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  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.

• Bowlero Corp Acquires Bowl America

  May 28, 2021

  Buyer

  Bowlero Corp

  Target

  Bowl America Incorporated

  Industry

  Restaurants & Hospitality

  Location

  Virginia, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  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

  Buyer

  Bowlero Corp

  Target

  Professional Bowlers Association

  Industry

  Media & Entertainment

  Location

  United States

  Type

  Buyout

  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.

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