NEW HOPE, Pa. — A family entertainment center with a bowling alley, arcade games, air track basketball court, obstacle course and other activities could be built in the New Hope neighborhood.
Family entertainment franchise Launch Entertainment has signed an agreement to open three new centers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the company announced Wednesday. The Rhode Island-based company said site selection is underway and the locations will serve New Hope, Pennsylvania, Morristown, New Jersey, and New Brunswick.
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This three-unit deal follows the recent announcement of a new center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with the first park in the three-unit deal expected to open in early 2025.
Bowling alley at Launch Entertainment Center. (Launch Entertainment Center)
The new store will be owned and operated by local entrepreneurs Ashish Kumar, Manan Patel and Keyul Patel, who come from diverse backgrounds: Their combined experience spans international trade business, real estate investment and retail, according to Launch.
The company said that by combining its shared values and the support provided by Launch, the group is well positioned to fit into Launch’s franchise system and grow alongside the brand.
“After extensive research for our next venture, we are confident in our investment in Launch Entertainment,” said Kumar. “The support provided by the corporate team from site selection through opening day and beyond has been truly unparalleled. This, combined with our company’s commitment to creating family-friendly entertainment destinations in local communities, gives us confidence to get started with Launch and we look forward to opening our first theme park.”
Air Track Basketball Court. (Launch Entertainment)
The upcoming park will feature attractions such as a bowling alley, arcade games, an air track basketball court, an obstacle course and a Krave restaurant and bar.The new location will not only strengthen Launch’s strategic expansion in the Mid-Atlantic region but also solidify its position as a leader in the family entertainment industry, the company said.
“Launch Entertainment continues to aggressively expand nationwide through our great franchisees such as Ashish, Manan and Keyur,” said Jeff Todd, chief development officer, Launch Entertainment. “This multi-unit agreement allows us to reach a larger audience and continue to expand our footprint on the East Coast. We look forward to our first park opening next year and are exploring strong partnerships with operators interested in expanding our brand.”
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