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CEC ENTERTAINMENT APPOINTS MARK KUPFERMAN AS NEW CHIEF INSIGHTS & MARKETING OFFICER FOR CHUCK E. CHEESE BRAND

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CEC Entertainment, LLC., announced today the appointment of marketing veteran Mark Kupferman to the position of Chief Insights and Marketing Officer for the Company's flagship brand, Chuck E. Cheese, and its virtual kitchen brands, including Pasqually's Pizza & Wings along with overall enterprise responsibility for all insights and research. Kupferman is a marketing leader with expertise in brand development, digital media, menu innovation, and in leading high-performing teams to deliver transformational growth throughout his career.

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  • Kupferman brings more than three decades of transformative brand & data-driven marketing expertise in family entertainment and restaurants to the Company.
  • IRVING, Texas, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CEC Entertainment, LLC., announced today the appointment of marketing veteran Mark Kupferman to the position of Chief Insights and Marketing Officer for the Company's flagship brand, Chuck E. Cheese, and its virtual kitchen brands, including Pasqually's Pizza & Wings along with overall enterprise responsibility for all insights and research.
  • "I am thrilled to have Mark join CEC Entertainment to lead the marketing strategy for the world's largest family entertainment center brand, Chuck E Cheese."
  • Kupferman comes to Chuck E. Cheese with more than 25 years of marketing strategy, media, advertising, and brand experience.

Cedar Fair Reports Record Results for 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced its 2022 fourth-quarter and full-year results, ended Dec. 31, 2022.

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced its 2022 fourth-quarter and full-year results, ended Dec. 31, 2022.
  • “I am extremely proud of the Cedar Fair team’s execution in 2022, which resulted in record annual performance, strong returns for investors, and millions of delighted guests at our parks,” said Cedar Fair President and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman.
  • Net revenues totaled a record $1.82 billion, an increase of 36%, or $479 million, compared with 2021.
  • Net income was a record $308 million, an increase of $356 million compared with a net loss of $49 million in 2021.

CEO of Saint Vinson Eugene Allen of Los Angeles Gave Away Gas Cards to Local Residents and His Hometown Cleveland Mississippi Over Weekend Charity Event

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Friday, April 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, April 9, 2022, Dr. Eugene Allen, CEO of Saint Vinson Eugene Allen of Los Angeles, gave away over $10,000 in gas cards with a value of $25 to local residents and a free car to a local citizen.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, April 9, 2022, Dr. Eugene Allen, CEO of Saint Vinson Eugene Allen of Los Angeles, gave away over $10,000 in gas cards with a value of $25 to local residents and a free car to a local citizen.
  • Saint Vinson Eugene Allen,a community endowed corporation, decided it was time to provide immediate relief to local residents.
  • Soaring gas prices hit Los Angeles last month, making it hard for residents to maintain their everyday lives.
  • Dr. Allen amidst the long lines, greeted each participant with a handshake, as he gave away over 400 gas cards.

Kings Island Camp Cedar to Open Spring 2021

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201208005314/en/
    Kings Island Camp Cedar, a year-round, luxury outdoor resort, will open spring 2021 as the official lodging destination for Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Oh.
  • Photo Credit: Kings Island Camp Cedar
    Kings Island Camp Cedar is owned by Small Brothers, LLC and Terra Firma Associates.
  • Through a unique partnership and licensing agreement, Kings Island Camp Cedar will be managed by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, owner of the Kings Island amusement park.
  • Kings Island Camp Cedar, a year-round, luxury outdoor resort, will open spring, 2021 as the official lodging destination for Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Oh.

Cedar Fair Updates Its Calendar for 2020 Park Operations

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced updates to its calendar of operations for the remainder of the 2020 season through December 31.

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced updates to its calendar of operations for the remainder of the 2020 season through December 31.
  • Since that time, Cedar Fair has opened or reopened a total of seven parks, including Cedar Point and Kings Island in Ohio, as well as five other parks located in Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Texas (2).
  • We are pleased to have an opportunity to safely welcome guests back to our parks in more than half of our markets, said Cedar Fair President and CEO Richard Zimmerman.
  • Located in Gilroy, California, Gilroy Gardens, a park Cedar Fair operates but does not own, will remain closed for the remainder of this year as well.

Cedar Fair Executives to Present at the Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference

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Friday, May 24, 2019
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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it will present to investors attending the Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference on Monday, June 3, 2019, in New York City.

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it will present to investors attending the Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference on Monday, June 3, 2019, in New York City.
  • A replay of the presentation will be available on the Cedar Fair investor relations website shortly after the fireside chat discussion concludes.
  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio.
  • Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan and Toronto, Ontario.

Cedar Fair to Acquire the Land Beneath California’s Great America in Santa Clara

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the land upon which its Californias Great America amusement park is located for approximately $150 million.

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the land upon which its Californias Great America amusement park is located for approximately $150 million.
  • The Company has leased the land from the City of Santa Clara since the origin of the park in 1976.
  • Cedar Fair President and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman said, This is a once in a generation opportunity to solidify our control of 112 acres in the heart of Santa Clara.
  • The transaction underscores our long-term commitment to enhancing and expanding Californias Great America, insuring a high-quality, family-friendly entertainment destination for those who live and work in Northern California.

Company Profile for Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio.

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio.
  • Focused on its mission to become THE place to be for FUN, the Company owns and operates 11 amusement parks, including its flagship park, Cedar Point, along with two outdoor water parks, one indoor water park and four hotels.
  • It also operates an additional theme park under a management contract.
  • Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan and Toronto, Ontario.