BOWLING CENTERS - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Bowling Centers in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 215 companies including many key and niche players such as AMF Bowling, Inc., Bowl America Incorporated, Brunswick Corporation, and Major Cineplex Group Plc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Code : MCP-6207
Price : $3950
Companies : 215
Pages : 158
Date : August 2010
Market Data Tables : 18

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
   An Introduction.....II-1
Market Outlook.....II-1
Market Trends.....II-1
Recent Innovations Driving Bowling Industry.....II-1
New Technological Application.....II-1
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   Diverse Range of Entertainment Alternatives.....II-2
Increased Industrial Visibility.....II-2
Improved Products.....II-2
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   Social Impact of Recent Trends.....II-3
Convenience.....II-3
Family Fun.....II-3
De-cocooning.....II-3
Smoking Prohibitions.....II-3
Lesser Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages.....II-3
Financial Strength of Bowling Industry.....II-3
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   Business Aspect.....II-4
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   Bowling - Definition.....II-5
Bowling Centers.....II-5
Structure and Organization.....II-5
History of Bowling.....II-5
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   Bowling Associations.....II-61$120
   Demographics.....II-7
Bowling Categories.....II-7
League Bowlers.....II-7
Open Bowlers.....II-7
Special-Event Bowlers.....II-7
Technological Innovations.....II-7
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   Automatic Pinsetter – The Image Saver.....II-8
Requirements for the Game.....II-8
Lanes and Equipment.....II-8
Basic Rules of Bowling.....II-8
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   Tenpin Bowling.....II-9
Sighted Guidance.....II-9
Guide Rail.....II-9
1$120
   Bowling Glossary.....II-10
Bowling Ball.....II-10
Bowling Pins.....II-10
Lane.....II-10
Approach.....II-10
Pin Deck.....II-10
Pit.....II-10
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   Ball Rack.....II-11
Bowling Shoes.....II-11
Bowling Gloves.....II-11
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   JOLLY TIME Pop Corn Enters into Partnership with Strike Ten Entertainment.....II-12
SM Bowling Center Renovates its Facility.....II-12
Praesidian Capital Investors Invests in Lucky Strike Entertainment.....II-12
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   AMF Bowling Centers Renovates Scottsdale Lanes.....II-13
MVP Entertainment to Begin Operations.....II-13
Westview Lanes Set to Re-Open.....II-13
SEGA Republic Introduces Virtual Bowling.....II-13
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   BowlBuy.com Launches New Website.....II-14
Viejas Launches New Bowling Center.....II-14
PVR and Major Cineplex Group to Launch Blue-O.....II-14
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Takes Over Hawthorn Lanes.....II-14
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   Share Purchases Timber Lanes Bowling Alley.....II-15
Brunswick Zone XL Commences Operations in California.....II-15
Alpha Leisure Group Selects Brunswick Bowling & Billiards to Deploy Virtual
  Bowling.....II-15
Prime Time Bowling Renovates Hybrid Bowling Entertainment Center.....II-15
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   High Fives Owners Establish The Mine Shaft.....II-16
Mel's Lone Star Lanes Commences Operations.....II-16
Thunder Alley Opens New Facility in Nebraska.....II-16
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   Evergreen Gaming Reopens Silver Dollar Casino.....II-17
The Lanes Debuts in Bristol.....II-17
Bowling Center Opens in Bunker Hill.....II-17
DHL Bags Contract from Strike Ten Entertainment.....II-17
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   AMF Bowling Centers to Unveil Entertainment Center Concept.....II-18
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   AMF Bowling, Inc. (US).....II-19
Bowl America Incorporated (US).....II-19
Brunswick Corporation (US).....II-19
Major Cineplex Group Plc (Thailand).....II-19
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   Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bowling Centers by Geographic Region - US, Japan, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-211$300
   Table 2: World Historic Review for Bowling Centers by Geographic Region - US, Japan, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-22

Table 3: World 13-Year Perspective for Bowling Centers by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Japan, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-22
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   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Market Outlook.....III-1
Market Segmentation.....III-1
College Students.....III-1
Young Single Business Professionals.....III-1
Married Couples.....III-1
Vacationers/Tourists.....III-1
Competition and Purchase Patterns.....III-1
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   League Bowling – Loosing Sheen.....III-2
Market Trends.....III-2
Rapid Expansion of the US Bowling Market.....III-2
New Age Bowling.....III-2
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   Attempt to Ban Smoking.....III-3
High School Bowling Grows Rapidly.....III-3
New Models of Bowling Centers.....III-3
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   Occasional Bowlers – A Growing Population.....III-4
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-4
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   Select Players.....III-91$110
   B. Market Analytics.....III-10
Table 4: US Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Bowling Centers Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
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   Table 5: US Historic Review for Bowling Centers Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
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   A. Market Analysis.....III-12
Market Outlook.....III-12
Bowling – A Popular Game for Senior Citizens.....III-12
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   B. Market Analytics.....III-13
Table 6: Japanese Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Bowling Centers Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 7: Japanese Historic Review for Bowling Centers Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
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   A. Market Analysis.....III-14
Market Outlook.....III-14
Market Trends.....III-14
Onboard Bowling on Italian Cruises.....III-14
Clear Bowling Balls – The Recent Personal Bowling Trend in Philippines.....III-14
Consumers Cutback on Entertainment Expenses in Philippines.....III-14
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   Bowling - An Emerging Sport and Entertainment In India.....III-15
Table 8: Select Bowling Centers of India by Location and Number of Lanes.....III-15
Gulf Region – The Emerging Bowling Zone.....III-15
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   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-162$220
   Major Cineplex Group Plc – A Key Thai Player.....III-18
B. Market Analytics.....III-18
Table 9: Rest of World Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Bowling Centers Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
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   Table 10: Rest of World Historic Review for Bowling Centers Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-191$150
  
Total Companies Profiled: 215 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 216)

Region/Country Players

The United States 164 Canada 34 Europe 14 France 1 Germany 2 The United Kingdom 2 Spain 1 Rest of Europe 8 Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 4
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