Main Event Entertainment Announces Four New Venues

Expansion puts Texas-based FEC giant on eastern course

Charlie Keegan

"Main Event is growing at a rapid pace, and 2016 is shaping up to be a milestone year," said chief executive Charlie Keegan. "Not only will we open a record number of our centers, we will also double the number of states where we do business as we bring Main Event's unique blend of active entertainment and upscale food and beverage options to new markets."

The new centers are part of Main Event's development plan that calls for aggressive growth in carefully researched markets in the Sunbelt, Southeast and Midwest. The opening of these centers is consistent with previously announced plans to open seven new centers in the company's 2016 fiscal year and eight new centers in its 2017 fiscal year.

"Families and singles are looking for a new, highly interactive entertainment experience, and we believe this demand will only continue to grow," said Keegan.

Although exact specifications of the new venues have not been announced, the company's locations typically range in size from 48,000 square feet to 75,000 square feet, and feature state-of-the-art bowling with more than 20 lanes. Other attractions include a multilevel laser tag arena and a gravity rope course suspended over a games gallery. Coin-op amusements, which play a key role in Main Event venues, usually include more than 100 pieces. Dining options feature a chef-inspired menu, specialty pizzas, a full bar serving innovative cocktails, wines and craft and local beers, and catering for corporate and group events.

Main Event now operates 20 entertainment centers in Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas. The FEC operator is a subsidiary of Australia's Ardent Leisure Group.