Main Event Selects North Fort Worth Site for DFW Expansion

New location is one of 8 new center openings planned by June of 2016

DALLAS--()--Main Event Entertainment, the fastest-growing bowling-anchored entertainment center in America, with 19 centers in five states, is excited to announce its newest location in North Fort Worth – a much anticipated arrival of the latest prototype to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The location on I-35W between North Tarrant Parkway and Heritage Trace Parkway will be the site of the Plano-based company’s sixth center in the metroplex. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring with plans to open later this year.

“Our expansion in our home market of Dallas-Fort Worth is an important part of our growth plans, which include eight new center openings by June of 2016,” said Main Event CEO Charlie Keegan. “As the pioneer of bowling-anchored entertainment, we are excited to bring our latest prototype to DFW. The new Fort Worth center will showcase our distinct ‘Eat.Bowl.Play.’ experience at its finest.”

With centers ranging from 48,000 to 75,000 square feet, Main Event is a unique entertainment and dining destination for people of all ages. Attractions include more than 20 state-of-the-art lanes, a multi-level laser tag arena and a challenging gravity ropes course suspended over a games gallery with more than 100 interactive and virtual games. Dining options feature a chef-inspired menu, specialty pizzas and a full service bar.

With private rooms, complete with full-service catering and the latest A/V technology, Main Event is the ideal venue for special events such as birthday parties, social gatherings and corporate meetings.

Main Event, which opened six centers in new and existing markets in 2014, has plans to open centers in Fort Worth, Kansas City, Phoenix, Chicago, Orlando, Tulsa, Memphis and Albuquerque by June 2016.

About Main Event Entertainment

Dallas-based Main Event Entertainment is a top destination for people ready to play! Its unique Eat.Bowl.Play. experience features state-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, high ropes adventure courses, billiards and interactive and virtual video games, with dining experiences ranging from fast casual to fine dining and creative cocktails, beer and wine. Founded in 1998, the rapidly growing subsidiary of Ardent Leisure Group (ASX: AAD) of Australia turns ordinary days into memories at nearly 20 U.S. family entertainment centers. Corporations, individuals and families consistently rank the centers “Best Place to Bowl” and “Best Party Place.” For more information, visit mainevent.com.

Contacts

for Main Event Entertainment
Jeannine Brew, 817-329-3257
Jeannine@spmcommunications.com
or
Sarah Langhorst, 817-329-3257
Sarahl@spmcommunications.com

Release Summary

Main Event Entertainment, the fastest-growing bowling-anchored entertainment center in America, with 19 centers in five states, is excited to announce its newest location in North Fort Worth.

Contacts

for Main Event Entertainment
Jeannine Brew, 817-329-3257
Jeannine@spmcommunications.com
or
Sarah Langhorst, 817-329-3257
Sarahl@spmcommunications.com