Overall Index 41.0 Not MAGA

Companies

86.4 MAGA

Bowlero

Bowlero Corporation is a U.S. bowling entertainment company and the largest operator of bowling centers in the world. It operates bowling and entertainment venues under brands including Bowlero, AMF, Bowlmor Lanes, and Lucky Strike, and also owns the Professional Bowlers Association.

Website https://www.bowlerocorp.com/

Updated Apr 09, 2026

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Sports Entertainment (39.7)

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  • AMF
  • Bowlmor Lanes
  • PBA

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Donations

Oct 14, 2020

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

CEO Thomas Shannon Significant Donations to GOP and Trump-Linked Committees

Bowlero CEO Thomas Shannon has a history of significant financial support for Republican causes, including donations to the Trump Victory committee and the Republican National Committee . Records indicate contributions exceeding $100,000 t…

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Entity alignment

Sep 15, 2023

Neutral
2 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Standard Corporate ESG Reporting

Bowlero maintains standard corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures, which include diversity initiatives. This is often viewed as a 'neutral' or 'anti-MAGA' signal by some movement figures, though it is a regulator…

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Donations

Jun 10, 2022

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Executive Support for Republican Congressional Committees

Company leadership has contributed to the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and various GOP candidates, supporting the party's efforts to maintain or regain legislative control during the Trump era.

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Pro-MAGA
5 (71%)
Neutral
2 (29%)
Not MAGA
0 (0%)

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Entity alignment

Sep 15, 2023

Neutral
2 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Standard Corporate ESG Reporting

Bowlero maintains standard corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures, which include diversity initiatives. This is often viewed as a 'neutral' or 'anti-MAGA' signal by some movement figures, though it is a regulatory norm for NYSE-listed companies.

Agent rationale

The presence of ESG reporting is a baseline for public companies and does not indicate a strong ideological lean, though it contrasts with the most vocal anti-ESG MAGA rhetoric.

Sources

  1. Bowlero Investor Relations (Sep 15, 2023)

    Corporate governance documents outline the company's commitment to diversity and ethical standards.

Donations

Jun 10, 2022

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Executive Support for Republican Congressional Committees

Company leadership has contributed to the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and various GOP candidates, supporting the party's efforts to maintain or regain legislative control during the Trump era.

Agent rationale

Consistent financial support for the NRCC indicates a preference for Republican governance, which is a foundational component of the MAGA political coalition.

Sources

  1. FEC.gov (Feb 01, 2024)

    FEC filings show contributions to the NRCC and individual Republican candidates.

Legal Position

Jan 01, 2022

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Defense of Independent Contractor Status in PBA

The PBA, owned by Bowlero, maintains a model where many bowlers are treated as independent contractors. This labor position is frequently defended by conservative legal groups and opposed by labor-aligned Democrats.

Agent rationale

This is a standard business-legal position but aligns with the broader GOP/MAGA preference for flexible labor markets over union-backed regulations.

Sources

  1. PBA Membership (Jan 01, 2024)

    PBA membership terms outline the relationship between the organization and professional bowlers.

Leadership Role

Jul 01, 2021

Pro-MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Board Composition Includes Republican-Linked Figures

Bowlero's board and advisory network have included individuals with ties to Republican administrations and conservative financial circles, reinforcing a right-leaning corporate culture.

Notes: Includes ties to the SPAC merger partners (ISOS Acquisition Corp).

Agent rationale

The professional network of the leadership team suggests a comfort with and preference for Republican-aligned economic and political circles.

Sources

  1. Bowlero Leadership Page (Jan 01, 2024)

    Biographies of board members and executive leadership.

Donations

Oct 14, 2020

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

CEO Thomas Shannon Significant Donations to GOP and Trump-Linked Committees

Bowlero CEO Thomas Shannon has a history of significant financial support for Republican causes, including donations to the Trump Victory committee and the Republican National Committee. Records indicate contributions exceeding $100,000 to GOP-aligned funds during the MAGA era.

Notes: FEC records show multiple high-dollar contributions.

Agent rationale

As the founder and controlling shareholder, Shannon's personal political spending is a high-signal indicator of the company's leadership alignment. Direct support for Trump Victory is a clear pro-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Jan 01, 2024)

    Individual contributions from Thomas Shannon, CEO of Bowlero, to Trump Victory and RNC.

Leadership alignment

May 15, 2020

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

CEO Publicly Criticizes COVID-19 Lockdown Policies

CEO Thomas Shannon was a vocal critic of government-mandated lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, aligning with a core MAGA-era policy grievance regarding economic reopening and individual liberty.

Agent rationale

Opposition to lockdowns was a defining populist/MAGA position. Shannon's public stance as a business leader aligns with this movement's priorities.

Sources

  1. Wall Street Journal (Jun 12, 2020)

    Shannon discussed the urgency of reopening and the impact of state-level restrictions on the entertainment industry.

Associations & Advocacy

Mar 20, 2018

Pro-MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

PBA Partnership with FOX Sports

Under Bowlero's ownership, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) entered a long-term broadcast partnership with FOX Sports, a network frequently associated with conservative and MAGA-aligned viewership demographics.

Notes: The deal moved the PBA from ESPN to FOX.

Agent rationale

Moving a major sports property to FOX Sports is often viewed as a strategic alignment with a more conservative-leaning audience base, though it is primarily a commercial decision.

Sources

  1. PBA Official Site (Mar 20, 2018)

    The PBA and FOX Sports announced a comprehensive multi-year media rights agreement.

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