M&A Deal Summary

Bowlero Acquires Lucky Strike Entertainment

On September 18, 2023, Bowlero acquired leisure company Lucky Strike Entertainment from Wellspring Capital Management for 90M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bowlero’s 7th transaction in the Leisure sector.
  • This is Bowlero’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Bowlero’s 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bowlero’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-09-18
Target Lucky Strike Entertainment
Sector Leisure
Buyer(s) Bowlero
Sellers(s) Wellspring Capital Management
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 90M USD

Target

Lucky Strike Entertainment

Sherman Oaks, California, United States
Lucky Strike Entertainment is an operator of entertainment venues featuring premium bowling lanes, handcrafted food, and spirits, occasional live music performances, a broad assortment of engaging, high-tech games and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Lucky Strike venues seek to combine the best attributes of dining, nightlife and interactive entertainment. Lucky Strike Entertainment was formed in 2003 and is based in Sherman Oaks, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Bowlero

Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States

Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Media
Employees2,965
Revenue 1.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Bowlero is an owner and operator of bowling centers in the world, with more than 300 locations, across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada specializing in corporate and private events as well as league and retail bowling. Bowlero portfolio of bowling center brands includes Bowlero, Bowlmor Lanes, AMF Bowling Co., and Brunswick Zone, serving over 28 million guests each year. Bowlero was founded in 1997 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 13
Sector (Leisure) 7 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 11 of 12
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 13
Year (2023) 6 of 6
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-07-20 Mavrix

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Mavrix is an entertainment company showcasing 22 lanes of bowling, a laser tag arena, an expansive arcade with over 85 games, a full-service restaurant, and multiple sports bars. Mavrix is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-09 Thunderbowl Lanes

Allen Park, Michigan, United States

Thunderbowl Lanes provides home to 90 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, banquet and meeting rooms, a sports bar, billiards, and the Greater Detroit Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Thunderbowl Lanes was founded in 1962 and is based in Allen Park, Michigan.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wellspring Capital Management

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 4.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wellspring Capital Management is a mega-sized private equity firm that focused on a variety of transaction situations. The Firm will consider buyouts of private companies, acquisitions of divisions or subsidiaries of public companies, shareholder liquidity needs, partnering with entrepreneurs for growth opportunities, and special situations. Wellspring does not have any sector preferences and is capable of pursuing transactions valued up to $1 billion. Wellspring Capital Management was formed in 1995 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 36 of 37
Sector (Leisure) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 12
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 32 of 33
Year (2023) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 10 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-08 Resco Products

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Resco Products is a designer and manufacturer of refractory materials. Refractories are consumable materials used as protective linings for high-temperature furnaces, containers carrying molten metals, and a range of other harsh environment industrial situations. Resco Products was founded in 1946 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-01 Pinnacle Service Brands

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

Pinnacle Service Brands is a Planet Fitness franchisee operating across three distinct regions including the Great Lakes, Mid-Central and Southeast. Pinnacle Service Brands was founded in 2010 and is based in Rosemont, Illinois.

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