Family entertainment is emerging as one of the most resilient forces in retail real estate, with concepts ranging from trampoline parks to game show simulations continuing to expand even as consumer budgets tighten and national sentiment slumps.
Operators and landlords say the sector’s staying power — and its ability to backfill big‑box vacancies — is creating one of the most reliable demand pipelines in brick‑and‑mortar retail.
“Even in a challenged environment, we don’t have to give up fun,” said Greg Silvers, CEO of EPR Properties, a REIT focused on entertainment properties. “What we’ve seen historically is that families shelter their kids from…​