Sound Off #123 - The Closure Logjam, Staytainment, Licensing Expo, & More!

Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's show we zoom out on why location-based entertainment keeps announcing openings while closures suddenly go quiet, and why that silence can signal bigger risk than bad news. We also track how "staytainment," IP licensing, and next-gen active play are reshaping what guests expect and what operators must execute. • lack of announced closures creating an unhealthy logjam • consumer trade-offs squeezing travel and discretionary spend • staytainment positioning as a local-growth strategy • active entertainment shifting toward digital sports amusement • Lucky Strike facing legal pressure and association conflicts • nostalgia-driven hospitality and arcade hybrids gaining momentum • single-attraction competitive socializing depending on strong food and beverage • private equity entering cashless payments and venue tech • interactive dark rides and VR adventures pushing repeatable formats • Licensing Expo signals bigger IP and transmedia competition Subscribe and visit LBX Collective for more!