Bowling Centers: Market Research Report
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 mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
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 mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
An Introduction
Market Outlook
Market Trends
Recent Innovations Driving Bowling Industry
New Technological Application
Diverse Range of Entertainment Alternatives
Increased Industrial Visibility
Improved Products
Social Impact of Recent Trends
Convenience
Family Fun
De-cocooning
Smoking Prohibitions
Lesser Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
Financial Strength of Bowling Industry
Business Aspect
2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Bowling - Definition
Bowling Centers
Structure and Organization
History of Bowling
Bowling Associations
Demographics
Bowling Categories
League Bowlers
Open Bowlers
Special-Event Bowlers
Technological Innovations
Automatic Pinsetter – The Image Saver
Requirements for the Game
Lanes and Equipment
Basic Rules of Bowling
Tenpin Bowling
Sighted Guidance
Guide Rail
Bowling Glossary
Bowling Ball
Bowling Pins
Lane
Approach
Pin Deck
Pit
Ball Rack
Bowling Shoes
Bowling Gloves
3.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
JOLLY TIME Pop Corn Enters into Partnership with Strike Ten Entertainment
SM Bowling Center Renovates its Facility
Praesidian Capital Investors Invests in Lucky Strike Entertainment
AMF Bowling Centers Renovates Scottsdale Lanes
MVP Entertainment to Begin Operations
Westview Lanes Set to Re-Open
SEGA Republic Introduces Virtual Bowling
BowlBuy.com Launches New Website
Viejas Launches New Bowling Center
PVR and Major Cineplex Group to Launch Blue-O
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Takes Over Hawthorn Lanes
Share Purchases Timber Lanes Bowling Alley
Brunswick Zone XL Commences Operations in California
Alpha Leisure Group Selects Brunswick Bowling & Billiards to Deploy Virtual Bowling
Prime Time Bowling Renovates Hybrid Bowling Entertainment Center
High Fives Owners Establish The Mine Shaft
Mel's Lone Star Lanes Commences Operations
Thunder Alley Opens New Facility in Nebraska
Evergreen Gaming Reopens Silver Dollar Casino
The Lanes Debuts in Bristol
Bowling Center Opens in Bunker Hill
DHL Bags Contract from Strike Ten Entertainment
AMF Bowling Centers to Unveil Entertainment Center Concept
4.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
AMF Bowling, Inc. (US)
Bowl America Incorporated (US)
Brunswick Corporation (US)
Major Cineplex Group Plc (Thailand)
5.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Outlook
Market Segmentation
College Students
Young Single Business Professionals
Married Couples
Vacationers/Tourists
Competition and Purchase Patterns
League Bowling – Loosing Sheen
Market Trends
Rapid Expansion of the US Bowling Market
New Age Bowling
Attempt to Ban Smoking
High School Bowling Grows Rapidly
New Models of Bowling Centers
Occasional Bowlers – A Growing Population
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
2.JAPAN
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Outlook
Bowling – A Popular Game for Senior Citizens
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
3.REST OF WORLD
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Outlook
Market Trends
Onboard Bowling on Italian Cruises
Clear Bowling Balls – The Recent Personal Bowling Trend in Philippines
Consumers Cutback on Entertainment Expenses in Philippines
Bowling - An Emerging Sport and Entertainment In India
Gulf Region – The Emerging Bowling Zone
Strategic Corporate Developments
Major Cineplex Group Plc – A Key Thai Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 215 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 216)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
An Introduction
Market Outlook
Market Trends
Recent Innovations Driving Bowling Industry
New Technological Application
Diverse Range of Entertainment Alternatives
Increased Industrial Visibility
Improved Products
Social Impact of Recent Trends
Convenience
Family Fun
De-cocooning
Smoking Prohibitions
Lesser Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
Financial Strength of Bowling Industry
Business Aspect
2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Bowling - Definition
Bowling Centers
Structure and Organization
History of Bowling
Bowling Associations
Demographics
Bowling Categories
League Bowlers
Open Bowlers
Special-Event Bowlers
Technological Innovations
Automatic Pinsetter – The Image Saver
Requirements for the Game
Lanes and Equipment
Basic Rules of Bowling
Tenpin Bowling
Sighted Guidance
Guide Rail
Bowling Glossary
Bowling Ball
Bowling Pins
Lane
Approach
Pin Deck
Pit
Ball Rack
Bowling Shoes
Bowling Gloves
3.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
JOLLY TIME Pop Corn Enters into Partnership with Strike Ten Entertainment
SM Bowling Center Renovates its Facility
Praesidian Capital Investors Invests in Lucky Strike Entertainment
AMF Bowling Centers Renovates Scottsdale Lanes
MVP Entertainment to Begin Operations
Westview Lanes Set to Re-Open
SEGA Republic Introduces Virtual Bowling
BowlBuy.com Launches New Website
Viejas Launches New Bowling Center
PVR and Major Cineplex Group to Launch Blue-O
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Takes Over Hawthorn Lanes
Share Purchases Timber Lanes Bowling Alley
Brunswick Zone XL Commences Operations in California
Alpha Leisure Group Selects Brunswick Bowling & Billiards to Deploy Virtual Bowling
Prime Time Bowling Renovates Hybrid Bowling Entertainment Center
High Fives Owners Establish The Mine Shaft
Mel's Lone Star Lanes Commences Operations
Thunder Alley Opens New Facility in Nebraska
Evergreen Gaming Reopens Silver Dollar Casino
The Lanes Debuts in Bristol
Bowling Center Opens in Bunker Hill
DHL Bags Contract from Strike Ten Entertainment
AMF Bowling Centers to Unveil Entertainment Center Concept
4.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
AMF Bowling, Inc. (US)
Bowl America Incorporated (US)
Brunswick Corporation (US)
Major Cineplex Group Plc (Thailand)
5.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
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)
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)
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)
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Outlook
Market Segmentation
College Students
Young Single Business Professionals
Married Couples
Vacationers/Tourists
Competition and Purchase Patterns
League Bowling – Loosing Sheen
Market Trends
Rapid Expansion of the US Bowling Market
New Age Bowling
Attempt to Ban Smoking
High School Bowling Grows Rapidly
New Models of Bowling Centers
Occasional Bowlers – A Growing Population
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
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)
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)
2.JAPAN
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Outlook
Bowling – A Popular Game for Senior Citizens
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
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)
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)
3.REST OF WORLD
A. MARKET ANALYSIS
Market Outlook
Market Trends
Onboard Bowling on Italian Cruises
Clear Bowling Balls – The Recent Personal Bowling Trend in Philippines
Consumers Cutback on Entertainment Expenses in Philippines
Bowling - An Emerging Sport and Entertainment In India
Table 8. Select Bowling Centers of India by Location and Number of Lanes
Gulf Region – The Emerging Bowling Zone
Strategic Corporate Developments
Major Cineplex Group Plc – A Key Thai Player
B. MARKET ANALYTICS
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)
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)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 215 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 216)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
