The LBX Show #82 - Universal Kids Resort Opening, BattleKart franchising, & more!

Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's show we track the biggest location-based entertainment headlines of the week, from new openings to delayed expos, then zoom out with Kevin Williams on what the rapid pace of new immersive entertainment openings means for operators. We weigh what drives repeat visitation, where secondary spend gets missed, and why some venues quietly disappear while their listings still look alive online. • Intercard’s upcoming trade show stops and what they are showcasing • LBX Show Season 5 plans for format changes, road trips, and more guest gabs• SEA Expo postponed and the ripple effects for the region • Universal Kids Resort in Frisco and what a kid-first park design looks like • Ticketing, seasonal closures, and the appeal of a 1.5-day ticket • Level99 at Disney Springs, timed admission, and a 60-plus game lineup • Cosm as an immersive sports and media play and why Atlanta matters • VR and immersive venue expansion across Morocco, Poland, and Paris • Clawcade growth, Area 15 questions, and the plug-and-play temptation • BattleKart franchising, sustainability, and the missing hospitality layer • Dave & Buster's franchise variations and what “smaller model” signals • Venue closures, zombie websites, and why accurate data matters Subscribe and visit LBX Collective for more!