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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Amusement Parks and Arcades


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Amusement Parks and Arcades: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee
Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data



Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.





Forecast / Industry Outlook 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)
Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

Major trends affect the Amusement Parks and Arcades industry include:
  1. Increased focus on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) attractions
  2. Rising importance of themed and immersive experiences
  3. Expansion of seasonal events and night-time entertainment
  4. Growing emphasis on safety and accessibility measures
  5. Integration of advanced technologies for operations and guest management
  6. Heightened attention to environmental sustainability
  7. Adoption of dynamic pricing strategies
  8. Enhancement of mobile app functionalities for visitor engagement
  9. Increased investment in licensed intellectual property for rides and attractions
  10. Shift towards more inclusive and family-friendly offerings
  11. Demand for unique and local food and beverage options
  12. Expansion of accommodation facilities to create comprehensive resort experiences


Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Amusement Parks and Arcades industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product DescriptionNumber of Companies Sales ($ millions) Percent of Total Sales

Industry Total

Admissions To Amusement Parks, Arcades, And Family Entertainment Centers

Coin-Operated Games And Rides

Coin-Operated Video Games

Other Coin-Operated Games And Rides

Carnival Games And Rides

Mechanical Rides And Attractions

Water Rides And Attractions

Other Amusement Park And Arcade Rides, Games, And Attractions

Advertising Revenues

Sponsorship Rights

Corporate And Party Event Services

Parking Services

Meals And Beverages, Prepared And Served Or Dispensed, For Immediate Consumption

Meals And Non-Alcoholicoholic Beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Resale Of Merchandise

Resale Of Merchandise - Packaged Food And Beverages

Resale Of - Apparel And Memorabilia Merchandise

Resale Of Other Merchandise

All Other Receipts

All Other Operating Receipts



U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

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Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

Industry Average Percent of Sales
(Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
Net Income
 
Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Amusement Parks and Arcades company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Amusement Parks and Arcades industry is performing.
Profit Margin
Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Amusement Parks and Arcades measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.


Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance IndicatorsIndustry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover
Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.



Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 3%

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Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers2%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 9%
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers 6%
Protective Service Occupations 6%
Other Protective Service Workers 6%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 14%
Food and Beverage Serving Workers 8%
Personal Care and Service Occupations 39%
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers 32%
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers 32%
Amusement and Recreation Attendants 31%
Sales and Related Occupations 11%
Retail Sales Workers 10%
Cashiers 6%
Cashiers 6%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Amusement Parks and Arcades Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Amusement Parks and Arcades industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Amusement Parks and Arcades industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders:
Direct Competitors

Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry
Market leaders:
Diversified Competitors

Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators:
Direct Competitors

Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.
Innovators:
Diversified Competitors

Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Amusement Parks and Arcades industry.
Source:
IncFact


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