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title: "Family entertainment centers in the United States: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the bowling, arcade and golf entertainment chains people in the US go out to. Share of Search among Dave & Buster's, Topgolf, Round1, Puttshack, Bowlero and Main Event, the family entertainment centers Brandwave compares in the United States, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# Family entertainment centers in the United States: Which are searched most?

Compare the bowling, arcade and golf entertainment chains people in the US go out to. Share of Search among Dave & Buster's, Topgolf, Round1, Puttshack, Bowlero and Main Event, the family entertainment centers Brandwave compares in the United States, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Family entertainment centers
- **Market**: United States
- **Brands compared**: 6
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Dave & Buster's, 39.8%

## Which brand is most popular in search among family entertainment centers in the United States?

- Dave & Buster's and Topgolf share the highest share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States, at 39.8% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dave & Buster's’ share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States increased from 36.5% to 39.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Topgolf’s share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States decreased from 44.6% to 39.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Round1’s share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States increased from 7.6% to 10.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bowlero’s share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States decreased from 6% to 4.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dave & Buster's’ share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States peaked at 40.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 32.6% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Topgolf’s share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States peaked at 49.3% in August 2026 and was lowest at 38.7% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Puttshack’s share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States peaked at 5.4% in September 2026 and was lowest at 4% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bowlero’s share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States peaked at 7.8% in January 2026 and was lowest at 4% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dave & Buster's rose from 2nd to 1st among family entertainment centers in the United States.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Topgolf fell from 1st to 2nd among family entertainment centers in the United States.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Puttshack rose from 5th to 4th among family entertainment centers in the United States.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bowlero fell from 4th to 5th among family entertainment centers in the United States.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Main Event held steady: its share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Top family entertainment centers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions, Dave & Buster's, Round1 and Main Event appeared every time. Main Event was recommended most often, coming first in one out of three answers. Round1 was second, and Dave & Buster's was third. Puttshack, which ranked fourth in searches, was not mentioned at all.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Main Event | 1st | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Round1 | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Dave & Buster's | 3rd | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Topgolf | 4th | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Bowlero | 5th | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Puttshack | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 3 |

## Every AI answer about family entertainment centers

- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best family entertainment center chain in the US?": 1. Main Event, 2. Round1, 3. Dave & Buster's
- Asked ChatGPT "Which chain in the US is best for bowling and arcade games?": 1. Round1, 2. Main Event, 3. Dave & Buster's, 4. Bowlero
- Asked ChatGPT "Where should I go for a fun night out with games and food in the US?": 1. Dave & Buster's, 2. Main Event, 3. Topgolf, 4. Round1

Not named in any answer: Puttshack.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in United States on October 23, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Dave & Buster's vs Topgolf: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/dave-and-busters-vs-topgolf): 39.8% Share of Search each.
- [Dave & Buster's vs Round1: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/dave-and-busters-vs-round1): 39.8% against 10.2% Share of Search.
- [Dave & Buster's vs Puttshack: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/dave-and-busters-vs-puttshack): 39.8% against 5.4% Share of Search.
- [Dave & Buster's vs Bowlero: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/bowlero-vs-dave-and-busters): 39.8% against 4.4% Share of Search.
- [Topgolf vs Round1: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/round1-vs-topgolf): 39.8% against 10.2% Share of Search.
- [Topgolf vs Puttshack: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/puttshack-vs-topgolf): 39.8% against 5.4% Share of Search.
- [Topgolf vs Bowlero: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/bowlero-vs-topgolf): 39.8% against 4.4% Share of Search.
- [Round1 vs Puttshack: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/puttshack-vs-round1): 10.2% against 5.4% Share of Search.
- [Round1 vs Bowlero: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/bowlero-vs-round1): 10.2% against 4.4% Share of Search.
- [Puttshack vs Bowlero: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/bowlero-vs-puttshack): 5.4% against 4.4% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for United States family entertainment centers in September 2026?

- In September 2026, Dave & Buster's overtook Topgolf to become the leader among family entertainment centers in the United States, with 39.8% of the searches.
- In September 2026, Puttshack overtook Bowlero to rank 4th among family entertainment centers in the United States, with 5.4% of the searches.
- In September 2026, Round1 gained share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States, from 8.5% to 10.2%.
- In September 2026, Topgolf lost share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States, from 49.3% to 39.8%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Bowlero in the United States fell 45.1% over 12 measured months, from 246K to 135K in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Main Event in the United States fell 24.2% over 12 measured months, from 16.5K to 12.5K in September 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Dave & Buster's | 39.8% | 1.2M | 0.0% | Dave & Buster's |
| 2 | Topgolf | 39.8% | 1.2M | -33.3% | Topgolf |
| 3 | Round1 | 10.2% | 313K | -0.9% | Round1 |
| 4 | Puttshack | 5.4% | 165K | 0.0% | Puttshack |
| 5 | Bowlero | 4.4% | 135K | -18.2% | Bowlero |
| 6 | Main Event | 0.41% | 12.5K | -18.3% | Main Event |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Topgolf | 1.8M | 44.6% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Dave & Buster's | 1.5M | 36.5% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Round1 | 313K | 7.6% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Bowlero | 246K | 6% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Puttshack | 201K | 4.9% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Main Event | 16.5K | 0.4% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Dave & Buster's | 1.8M | 40.1% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Topgolf | 1.8M | 40.1% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Round1 | 383K | 8.4% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Bowlero | 301K | 6.6% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Puttshack | 201K | 4.4% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Main Event | 20.2K | 0.44% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Topgolf | 2.2M | 44.3% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Dave & Buster's | 1.8M | 36.2% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Round1 | 386K | 7.6% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Bowlero | 368K | 7.3% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Puttshack | 201K | 4% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Main Event | 26.2K | 0.52% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Dave & Buster's | 1.8M | 38.7% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Topgolf | 1.8M | 38.7% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Round1 | 472K | 10% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Bowlero | 368K | 7.8% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Puttshack | 201K | 4.3% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Main Event | 26.2K | 0.55% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Dave & Buster's | 1.8M | 40.1% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Topgolf | 1.8M | 40.1% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Round1 | 386K | 8.5% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Bowlero | 301K | 6.6% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Puttshack | 201K | 4.4% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Main Event | 18.7K | 0.41% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Topgolf | 2.2M | 45% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Dave & Buster's | 1.8M | 36.7% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Round1 | 386K | 7.8% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Bowlero | 301K | 6% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Puttshack | 201K | 4% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Main Event | 22.9K | 0.46% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Topgolf | 1.8M | 45.4% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Dave & Buster's | 1.5M | 37.2% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Round1 | 316K | 7.8% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Bowlero | 201K | 5% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Puttshack | 165K | 4.1% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Main Event | 18.7K | 0.46% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Topgolf | 1.8M | 45.4% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Dave & Buster's | 1.5M | 37.2% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Round1 | 316K | 7.8% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Bowlero | 201K | 5% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Puttshack | 165K | 4.1% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Main Event | 18.7K | 0.46% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Topgolf | 1.8M | 48.8% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Dave & Buster's | 1.2M | 32.6% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Round1 | 313K | 8.4% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Bowlero | 201K | 5.4% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Puttshack | 165K | 4.4% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Main Event | 17.5K | 0.47% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Topgolf | 1.8M | 44.7% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Dave & Buster's | 1.5M | 36.6% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Round1 | 383K | 9.3% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Puttshack | 201K | 4.9% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Bowlero | 165K | 4% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Main Event | 18.7K | 0.46% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Topgolf | 1.8M | 49.3% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Dave & Buster's | 1.2M | 32.9% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Round1 | 316K | 8.5% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Bowlero | 165K | 4.4% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Puttshack | 165K | 4.4% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Main Event | 15.3K | 0.41% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Dave & Buster's | 1.2M | 39.8% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Topgolf | 1.2M | 39.8% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Round1 | 313K | 10.2% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Puttshack | 165K | 5.4% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Bowlero | 135K | 4.4% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Main Event | 12.5K | 0.41% | 6 |

## What is being compared

- **Bowlero**: Measured on the search term “bowlero”.
- **Dave & Buster's**: Measured on the search term “dave and busters”.
- **Main Event**: Measured on the search terms “main event bowling” and “main event entertainment”, summed into one figure.
- **Puttshack**: Measured on the search term “puttshack”.
- **Round1**: Measured on the search terms “round 1 bowling” and “round1”, summed into one figure.
- **Topgolf**: Measured on the search term “topgolf”.

- [Bowlero](/demand/us/brands/bowlero)
- [Dave & Buster's](/demand/us/brands/dave-and-busters)
- [Main Event](/demand/us/brands/main-event)
- [Puttshack](/demand/us/brands/puttshack)
- [Round1](/demand/us/brands/round1)
- [Topgolf](/demand/us/brands/topgolf)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among family entertainment centers in the United States?

Dave & Buster's and Topgolf share the highest share of searches among family entertainment centers in the United States, at 39.8% in September 2026.

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