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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): June 23, 2025
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LUCKY STRIKE ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
001-40142
98-1632024
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
7313 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(804) 417-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001LUCKThe New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Emerging growth company    
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.





Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On June 23, 2025, Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (the “Company”) announced that its board of directors (the “Board”) elected Richard Born and Jason Harinstein as members of the Company's Board effective June 23, 2025. Mr. Born was appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, and Mr. Harinstein was appointed to the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board.

Mr. Born has worked in real estate development and management for over 35 years, with a focus on the hospitality industry and is a co-founder of BD Hotels. His portfolio includes interests in approximately 25 hotels and approximately 20 other real estate properties and is directly involved in the management and operation of more than half of these assets. Mr. Born is a graduate of the New York University School of Medicine.

Mr. Harinstein has served since December 2021 as the Chief Financial Officer of Collectors Holdings Inc., the leading third party authentication and grading provider in the collectibles industry. Prior to that role, Mr. Harinstein served as the Chief Financial Officer of Flatiron Health, Inc. from April 2017 through December 2021 and has also held corporate and business development leadership positions at Groupon and Google. Mr. Harinstein is a graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

No transactions occurred since the beginning of the Company's last fiscal year to which the Company was a party in which either Mr. Born or Mr. Harinstein had or is to have a direct or indirect material interest.

On June 23, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the elections of Mr. Harinstein and Mr. Born to the Board, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.


Item 9.01    Financial Statement and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LUCKY STRIKE ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
Date: June 23, 2025
By:
/s/ Jason Cohen
Name:
Jason Cohen
Title:
Chief Legal Officer

Exhibit 99.1
Lucky Strike Entertainment Appoints Industry Leaders Richard Born and Jason Harinstein to Board of Directors
RICHMOND, VA - Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE: LUCK), one of the world’s premier Owner/ Operators of location-based entertainment, announced today the appointment of two esteemed executives to its Board of Directors: Richard Born, a pioneering force in hospitality-focused real estate, and Jason Harinstein, a recognized leader in finance, technology, and business strategy. Their appointments are effective June 23, 2025.
These strategic additions bring a wealth of expertise in hospitality, real estate, finance, and technology to Lucky Strike’s board, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation, growth, and world-class guest experiences. Mr. Born will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, and Mr. Harinstein will join the Board’s Audit and Compensation Committees.
Mr. Born is widely regarded as one of the most influential developers in New York’s boutique hotel landscape. As co-founder of BD Hotels, he has spent over 35 years transforming properties into cultural and hospitality landmarks. His portfolio includes interests in more than 25 hotels and 20 additional real estate holdings, and he remains actively involved in the management and operations of over half of these assets. His projects include iconic properties such as the Hotel Chelsea, the Bowery Hotel, the Mercer, and the Ludlow, which have redefined the guest experience and helped shape the hospitality scene in New York as well as other major markets. Mr. Born holds a medical doctorate from the New York University School of Medicine.
Mr. Harinstein brings over two decades of executive leadership from some of the industry’s most innovative and data-driven companies. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Collectors Holdings Inc., the leading third party authentication and grading provider in the collectibles industry. Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Flatiron Health, a healthcare technology company, and held senior roles at Google and Groupon, where he helped drive corporate strategy, and business development during key phases of expansion. Mr. Harinstein is also a member of the board of directors of Groupon and Funko. He holds a master’s of business administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
“Richard and Jason are best-in-class leaders in their respective fields—each bringing a unique blend of operational insight, visionary thinking, and financial discipline,” said Thomas Shannon, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Lucky Strike Entertainment. “Their addition to our board reflects our commitment to assembling world-class talent to guide our continued growth, innovation, and long-term vision.”
The appointments underscore Lucky Strike’s continued investment in top-tier leadership as the company continues to expand its footprint and deepen its position as an industry leader.

About Lucky Strike Entertainment
Lucky Strike Entertainment is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and



a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit IR.LuckyStrikeEnt.com.

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