Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation, formerly known as Bowlero Corp., is the world's largest owner and operator of bowling centers and a major player in the location-based entertainment industry. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Mechanicsville, Virginia, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions, including AMF Bowling Centers, Bowlmor Lanes, and Bowl America. Today, it operates over 360 venues across North America. Its portfolio spans traditional bowling alleys and premium entertainment concepts that combine bowling with lounge seating, arcades, enhanced food and beverage offerings, and event hosting under the Lucky Strike and Bowlero brands.
Beyond bowling, the company has diversified its experiential leisure offerings by acquiring and operating family entertainment centers and water parks, such as Raging Waves, Shipwreck Island, Big Kahuna's, and Boomers Parks. A distinctive asset in its portfolio is the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), which the company acquired in 2019. The PBA serves as the major league of bowling, providing a media property with global broadcasting reach that synergizes with the company's physical locations.
Revenue is primarily generated through leisure activities, including bowling, amusement games, food and beverage sales, and hosting private and corporate events. The company went public in December 2021 through a merger with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Isos Acquisition Corporation. In December 2024, it rebranded from Bowlero Corp. to Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation, changing its ticker to LUCK, to better reflect its evolution into a multi-faceted, premium entertainment provider.
