State-Of-The-Art Entertainment Destination Brings The Fun To Missouri In 2015

Main Event Entertainment breaks ground in Kansas City metropolitan area

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May 08, 2015, 06:00 ET

INDEPENDENCE, Mo., May 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based Main Event Entertainment, the fastest-growing bowling-anchored entertainment center in America, has broken ground on its first Missouri location near Kansas City, in Independence. The new center, located at 4600 S. Cochise Court in the Crackernack West Retail development, will open in late 2015 and will be Main Event's 21^st location nationwide.

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 a state-of-the-art bowling experience with more than 20 lanes, a multi-level laser tag arena and a challenging gravity ropes course suspended over a games gallery featuring more than 100 interactive and virtual games. Dining options feature a chef-inspired menu, specialty pizzas and a full 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.

"The Kansas City area has been on Main Event's radar for quite some time and is an important part of our plans as we expand our FUN destination footprint into Missouri," said Main Event President and CEO Charlie Keegan. "Now that we've found the right site, we're ready to showcase our distinct 'Eat.Bowl.Play.' experience, and we look forward to becoming a part of the community."

The new center is expected to bring more than 100 jobs to the community. Hiring for center management positions is underway, and candidates experienced in casual dining, hospitality, family entertainment and retail management are encouraged to apply. Applications are being accepted at www.mainevent.com/careers.

Described as "unrivaled in quality" by industry analysts, Main Event Entertainment is growing rapidly, having opened six new centers in the past eight months. Main Event Entertainment plans to open eight additional centers nationwide 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 chef-inspired casual 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 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.

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