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business19 days ago•4 min saved

Seattle Bowling Center Suit Alleges Price Hikes and Declining Quality Post-Acquisitions

A Seattle bowler leads a proposed class-action accusing Bowlero/Lucky Strike Entertainment of consolidating bowling centers to raise prices and degrade the experience. The suit cites Seattle venues Garage Billiards & Bowl (acquired 2019) and Lucky Strike Bellevue (2023) and claims higher prices for bowling, food, drinks and league fees, plus maintenance issues like inconsistent lane oiling and replacement of traditional pins with string pins. The multi-state suit argues the acquisitions reduced competition, seeks damages, restitution and injunctive relief, and asks to unwind acquisitions and block future deals under federal and state antitrust laws, with a jury trial requested.

via KING5.com|

#antitrust #bowlero #business

business2 years ago•9 min saved

"Bowlero Executive Alleges Threats and Retaliation in Extortion Lawsuit"

Former Bowlero executive Thomas Tanase has filed a proposed countersuit alleging extortion and retaliation by the company, claiming that an executive threatened to report him to the FBI if he didn't admit to spilling company secrets. Tanase, who was fired in May and filed a discrimination claim with the EEOC, also alleges that Bowlero's lawsuit against him was brought in retaliation for his refusal to sign a termination agreement. The company denies the claims and has asked the court to deny Tanase's request to countersue and to sanction him. Bowlero has been embroiled in an EEOC investigation involving more than 70 former employees who claim they were unlawfully fired, with the agency finding reasonable cause in the majority of the complaints.

via CNBC|

#bowlero #business #eeoc

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Fatal Shooting at South Charlotte Bowling Alley Spurs Homicide Investigation

A 26-year-old man, Anthony Smith, was fatally shot at a Bowlero in south Charlotte early Sunday morning. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m., and Smith was found with gunshot wounds upon police arrival. It is unclear whether the shooting took place inside or outside the building, and no further details have been released by authorities.

via WBTV|

#bowlero #charlotte #cmpd

business3 years ago•3 min saved

Bowlero Executive Addresses Discrimination Probe Amid Rapid Growth

Bowlero's outgoing CFO, Brett Parker, publicly denied allegations of employment discrimination and commented on the ongoing EEOC investigation during an earnings call. The company is facing a federal discrimination probe involving at least 73 former employees who claim they were fired based on their age or out of retaliation. The EEOC has found reasonable cause in 55 of those cases, sparking a larger pattern or practice probe. Bowlero's CEO is accused of directing staff to fire aging employees and replace them with candidates perceived as young and hip. The case is expected to go to court, where Bowlero could face steep fines.

via CNBC|

#bowlero #business #discrimination-probe