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Bowling Centers

Published Aug 11, 2025
SKU # FRRS20314424

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Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter:Companies in this industry operate bowling facilities. Major companies include Bowlero (based in the US), as well as Hollywood Bowl and Tenpin (both based in the UK), O'Learys (Sweden), REVS Bowling & Entertainment (Canada), and Round One (Japan).COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPEDemographics, personal income, and leisure time drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on the ability to drive traffic and provide a superior customer experience. Large companies have advantages in purchasing, finance, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by serving a local market or offering a unique experience. The US industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies generate about 35% of sales.PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGYBowling centers in the US generate about 60% of revenue from bowling center services, about 20% from alcoholic beverages, and about 15% from meals and snacks sales. Bowling centers may have on-site snack bars, restaurants, or cocktail lounges. Larger centers may provide child care, as well as meeting and party rooms. Most centers offer organized competitive bowling through leagues as well as recreational bowling or open play.

Table of Contents

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Business Trends
Industry Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Web Links and Acronyms

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