Form 8-K
8-K — Lucky Strike Entertainment Corp
Accession: 0001628280-26-041683
Filed: 2026-06-08
Period: 2026-06-02
CIK: 0001840572
SIC: 7900 (SERVICES-AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES)
Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item: Other Events
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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8-K — bowl-20260602.htm (Primary)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________________________
FORM 8-K
___________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): June 8, 2026 (June 2, 2026)
___________________________________
LUCKY STRIKE ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
___________________________________
Delaware
001-40142
98-1632024
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
7313 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(804) 417-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
___________________________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001
LUCK
The New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Emerging growth company ☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On June 8, 2026, Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (the “Company”) announced the promotion of Bobby Lavan, 44, to assume the role of President of the Company in addition to maintaining his current role of Chief Financial Officer, effective June 8, 2026. Prior to this change, Thomas Shannon, the Company’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, had also held the role of President. Mr. Lavan, who joined the Company in 2023 as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will assume expanded responsibilities for strategic execution and operational excellence across the Company’s portfolio. Mr. Lavan previously served as Chief Financial Officer of publicly traded Bally’s Corporation and Turning Point Brands.
Mr. Lavan has no familial relationships with any executive officer or director of the Company. There have been no transactions in which the Company has participated and in which Mr. Lavan had a direct or indirect material interest that would be required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
In connection with Mr. Lavan’s promotion to President of the Company, Mr. Lavan’s annual base salary will be increased to $850,000, effective July 1, 2026. In addition, beginning with the Company’s next long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”) award cycle, Mr. Lavan’s target LTIP award amount will be $1,500,000.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 8, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the promotion of Mr. Lavan, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release dated June 8, 2026
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
LUCKY STRIKE ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
Date: June 8, 2026
By:
/s/ Jason Cohen
Name:
Jason Cohen
Title:
Chief Legal Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
Lucky Strike Entertainment Promotes Bobby Lavan to President and Chief Financial Officer
MIAMI, FL - Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: LUCK), one of the world's premier location-based entertainment platforms, announced today the promotion of Bobby Lavan to President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lavan, who joined the company in 2023 as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will continue to report to Thomas Shannon, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Lucky Strike Entertainment, and will assume expanded responsibilities for strategic execution and operational excellence across the company's portfolio.
"Since Bobby joined us in 2023, he has fundamentally transformed how we operate," stated Mr. Shannon. "We brought Bobby in to drive growth and build the institutional infrastructure necessary for our next phase of expansion, and he has delivered on every front. He has built a data-first operating system that gives us unprecedented visibility into our business—from real-time performance metrics to predictive analytics that drive better decision-making at every level of the organization.”
“Bobby has led comprehensive transformations across all our core systems, modernizing infrastructure and deploying AI-driven tools that create competitive advantages. He has brought a heightened focus on process design, where his systematic approach has driven meaningful cost optimization while improving supplier relationships and operational efficiency. His leadership of our AI initiatives is building a best-in-class consumer-facing data infrastructure that will define the guest experience for years to come. Bobby embodies the analytical rigor and operational intensity required to win in this market, and I'm confident that his expanded role as President and CFO will drive sustained value creation for our shareholders.”
Mr. Lavan previously served as Chief Financial Officer of publicly traded companies Bally's Corporation and Turning Point Brands and began his career at The Blackstone Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
As Lucky Strike Entertainment continues to expand its national footprint and invest in the future of location-based entertainment, Mr. Lavan's leadership will help guide the Company's next phase of growth. With more than 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings across bowling, amusements, waterparks, and family entertainment centers, creating memorable experiences for millions of guests each year.
About Lucky Strike Entertainment
Lucky Strike Entertainment is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The Company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit IR.LuckyStrikeEnt.com.
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