Discovery Zone, Inc.

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Company
gptkbp:acquisition gptkb:1998
gptkbp:advertising gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:television
print media
gptkbp:closure_type financial difficulties
gptkbp:community_involvement charity events
local sports teams
fundraising activities
sponsorships
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Jump!_Zone
gptkb:Mc_Donald's_Play_Place
Fun Zone
gptkbp:defunct gptkb:2001
gptkbp:event_type corporate events
summer camps
holiday events
themed parties
school field trips
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1990
gptkbp:founder gptkb:David_Schlessinger
gptkbp:headquarters Troy, Michigan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Discovery Zone, Inc.
gptkbp:industry gptkb:entertainment
gptkbp:legacy influenced indoor play industry
inspired similar businesses
pioneered children's entertainment centers
gptkbp:location_type gptkb:franchise
gptkbp:marketing_strategy family-oriented
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:Arcade
climbing structures
ball pits
birthday party services
gptkbp:number_of_employees approximately 1,500 at peak
gptkbp:number_of_locations over 100
gptkbp:operational_use pay-per-play
gptkbp:parent_company gptkb:Discovery_Zone_Holdings,_Inc.
gptkbp:partnership community organizations
local schools
gptkbp:safety_features trained staff
cleaning protocols
supervised play areas
childproof equipment
gptkbp:services indoor play areas
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Chuck_E._Cheese's
gptkbp:target_audience gptkb:children
gptkbp:type gptkb:performing_arts_venue
gptkbp:website www.discoveryzone.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Discovery_Zone
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5