The LBX Show #44 - Mall Entertainment, Pinstripes BK, Kiddleton growth, and more!
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On this week's LBX Show, BW starts with News You Should Know and shares his experience at the International Adventure and Trampoline Park Association Annual Convention and IntelliPlay's reception of the Innovation Excellence Award. Then Kevin Williams dives into the latest openings and closings in the industry.
• FastTrax opens Florida's largest indoor go-kart facility with 2,000 feet of track across three different racing experiences
• Nine Below in Milwaukee launches their third annual haunted mini golf experience with themed decor, characters, and Halloween-inspired food and beverage
• Shopping malls are increasingly becoming entertainment hubs with concepts like Fun Hub offering staffless arcade experiences
• DreamPark, Sandbox VR, and Emoji Planet continue expanding into mall locations across North America
• Kiddleton partners with Walmart to install unattended prize machines in seven locations
• Pinstripes files for bankruptcy while maintaining operations at their 18 locations
• Several arcade and entertainment venues announce closures, including High Score Arcade and Battle Racing
Halloween represents a perfect opportunity for LBEs to implement seasonal theming and drive repeat visitation before the October rush.
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