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Business Combinations and Acquisitions
 12 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2026
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
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Acquisitions: The Company continually evaluates potential acquisitions, which can be either business combinations or asset purchases, that strategically fit within the Company’s existing portfolio of locations as a key part of the Company’s overall growth strategy in order to expand our market share in key geographic areas, and to improve our ability to leverage our fixed costs.
Acquisitions that meet the definition of a business under ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. The Company estimates the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date for business combinations and utilizes valuation specialists to assist in doing so. For business combinations, we will continue to evaluate and refine the estimates used to record the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed throughout the permitted measurement period, which may result in corresponding offsets to goodwill in future periods. We expect to finalize the valuations as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the acquisition dates.
The goodwill acquired in the business combinations represents:
•the value of an assembled workforce
•future earnings and cash flow potential of these businesses, and
•the complementary strategic fit and resulting synergies these businesses bring to existing operations
From the business acquisitions during fiscal year 2026 and 2025, $0 and $4,878, respectively, of the goodwill recognized is deductible for tax purposes.
Acquisitions that do not meet the definition of a business under ASC 805 are accounted for as an asset acquisition, using a cost accumulation model. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at cost, which is the consideration the acquirer transfers to the seller, including direct transaction costs, on the acquisition date. The cost of the acquisition is then allocated to the assets acquired based on their relative fair values. Goodwill is not recognized in an asset acquisition.
The Company’s accounting for the allocations of the purchase price for the acquisitions of location-based entertainment venues that were treated as business combinations at the dates of the respective acquisitions is based upon its understanding of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The Company obtains this information during due diligence and through other sources.
2026 Business Acquisitions: During the year ended June 28, 2026, the Company had two acquisitions in which we acquired five locations for a total consideration of $88,127. The Company has finalized one of these acquisitions and one is still in the process of finalizing its valuation analysis. If necessary, for business combinations, we will continue to refine our estimates throughout the permitted measurement period, which may result in corresponding offsets to goodwill. We expect to finalize the remaining valuation as soon as possible, but no later than one year after the acquisition date. The final determination will be in fiscal year 2027 and may result in changes in the fair value of certain assets and liabilities as compared to these preliminary estimates. 
The following table summarizes the final and preliminary purchase price allocations for the fair values of the identifiable assets acquired, components of consideration transferred and the transactional related expenses using the acquisition method of accounting:
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumedFinalized acquisitionsPreliminary acquisitionsTotals
Current assets$1,447 $284 $1,731 
Property and equipment34,524 22,051 56,575 
Operating lease ROU25,780 3,275 29,055 
Identifiable intangible assets(1)
3,960 4,710 8,670 
Goodwill19,006 23,880 42,886 
Other assets— 21 21 
Total assets acquired$84,717 $54,221 $138,938 
Current liabilities$(5,099)$(166)$(5,265)
Operating lease liabilities(24,930)(3,275)(28,205)
Deferred income tax liability(9,556)(5,905)(15,461)
Other liabilities(985)(895)(1,880)
Total liabilities assumed$(40,570)$(10,241)$(50,811)
Total fair value, net of cash of $549
$44,147 $43,980 $88,127 
Components of consideration transferred
Cash$44,147 $43,980 $88,127 
Total$44,147 $43,980 $88,127 
(1)The identifiable intangible assets acquired consist of indefinite-lived trade names and reacquired rights. See Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for more information.
2025 Business Acquisitions: During the year ended June 29, 2025, the Company completed four acquisitions comprising 10 locations for a total consideration of $80,900. The purchase price allocations for these acquisitions, which were preliminary as of June 29, 2025, were finalized during fiscal year 2026. Measurement period adjustments recorded during
fiscal year 2026 were not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements. The following table summarizes the final allocation of consideration transferred to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumedAs finalized
Current assets$3,414 
Assets held for sale16,376 
Property and equipment70,424 
Operating lease ROU42,657 
Identifiable intangible assets(1)
5,782 
Goodwill10,976 
Deferred income tax asset1,386 
Other assets419 
Total assets acquired$151,434 
Current liabilities$(8,456)
Liabilities held for sale(15,698)
Operating lease liabilities(44,860)
Other liabilities(1,520)
Total liabilities assumed$(70,534)
Total fair value, net of cash of $428
$80,900 
Components of consideration transferred
Cash$80,900 
Total$80,900 
(1)The identifiable intangible assets acquired consist of indefinite-lived and definite-lived trade names, customer relationships, and non-compete agreements and indefinite-lived liquor licenses. See Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for more information.
Valuation Methodologies: The following summarizes key valuation approaches and assumptions utilized in calculating the fair values for Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions, which are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting and cost accumulation model, respectively:
Property and equipment — Buildings, improvements, attractions, and other equipment are valued using the cost approach and land is valued at its highest and best use by the market or sales comparison approach. The fair value of tangible personal property was determined primarily using variations of the cost approach. Certain assets with an active secondary market were valued using the market approach. The valuation inputs used to determine the fair value of the land and building are based on level 3 inputs, including discount rates, sales projections, and future cash flows.
Intangible assets — The Company acquired intangible assets including trade names, non-competition agreements, customer relationships, and liquor licenses.
–Trade names: Trade names are recognized during Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions using the relief-from-royalty method, which is considered a Level 3 fair value measurement due to the use of unobservable inputs. Significant assumptions used in the calculation include: revenue projections, a royalty rate based on qualitative factors and the market-derived royalty rates, discount rate based on the Company’s weighted average cost of capital (WACC) adjusted for risks commonly inherent in trade names.
–Non-Competition: Non-compete agreements are recognized during Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions. The Company records the fair value of non-competition agreements using the differential discounted cash flow method income approach, a Level 3 fair value measurement due to the use of unobservable inputs. Significant assumptions used in the fair value calculations for non-competition agreements include: potential competitor impact on revenue and expense projections, discount rate based on the Company’s WACC adjusted for risks commonly inherent in intangible assets, specifically non-compete agreements.
–Customer relationships: The Company records customer relationships for bowling leagues for Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions based on the fair value of relationships using the excess earnings income approach and discounted cash flow method, which are considered Level 3 fair value measurements due to the use of unobservable inputs. Significant assumptions used in the fair value calculations for relationships include: revenue and expense projections, customer retention rate for leagues, discount rate based on the Company’s WACC adjusted for risks inherent in intangible assets, specifically customer relationships and the remaining useful life.
–Liquor licenses: The Company records the fair value of brokered liquor licenses acquired in Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions using the market approach. Significant assumptions used in the calculation include approximation based on recent sales of liquor licenses in the respective jurisdictions and assignment of an indefinite useful life as licenses do not expire and can be sold to third parties.