The LBX Show #83 - AWE Review, XR's Killer App, July 4th Marketing, & more!

Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's show we bring you the operator headlines that matter, from Bowl Expo plans and Fourth of July promo ideas to what we learned walking Augmented World Expo with Kevin Williams. Then we shift into Open & Shut to track what’s opening, what’s closing, and what those moves signal about where location-based entertainment is heading. • Bowl Expo schedule and where to find us on the trade show floor • Intercard touchpoints and upcoming conversations around cashless tech • Season five refresh plans and what feedback we want from listeners • Fourth of July promotion strategy using Dave and Buster’s as a reference point • AWE readout on XR moving from hype to reality for LBE • AR setbacks, Snap Specs pricing shock, and the rush of new glasses platforms • Mixed reality hardware trends from Pico, Samsung, and Apple-inspired form factors • LBE versus consumer positioning and why everyone is chasing a killer app • Openings highlights across mixed-use venues, VR concepts, and international growth • Closures and deals tied to real estate pressure, consolidation, and franchise issuesSubscribe and visit LBX Collective for more!