Americans Are Hungry for Entertainment - Where We Buy #253

There’s over 9.1 million square feet of new entertainment space slated to open in the U.S. and Canada by 2025. Three operators of expanding entertainment concepts talk about where they’re opening new locations and how they see the future of the space.  They also talk about the challenges they face, including expensive buildouts and rising interest rates.  

Guests:

- Philip N. Kaplan, Executive Chairman, Velocity Esports, Inc.
- Brian Schultz, CEO, Look Cinemas
- Joshua Rossmeisl, Founder, Your 3rd Spot & AMP Up1 Hospitality 

James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. 

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