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Be a Kingpin After Graduation!

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Kings is the perfect place to host your graduation celebrations!

To the recent graduates of the Class of 2018: Kings wishes you all a hearty congratulations! You made it! Sure, things got a little dicey that one semester when you discovered Rimbaud and wanted to become a poetry major, but all your hard work, studying and hours of playing hacky-sack on the quad (the 90s are back in a big way!) have paid off. You are officially a graduate and the world is your oyster! This calls for a celebration!

To the parents of graduates of the Class of 2018:Whew. That was a relief. Seriously, a poetry major? Dodged a bullet there. Anyway, we know you are full of hope and joy for your graduates and would love to show them how proud you are. But finding the right venue to celebrate the kickoff of their first big step into adulthood can be tricky.

"What do you get the graduate who has everything?"

Treat your grad to a party at Kings

Kings is the perfect place to host your graduation celebrations! With our mix of gourmet food, inspired cocktails, retro-funky decor and updated twists on classic games, Kings is an ideal location for families of all shapes and sizes, with a little something for everyone. And with our "Dine Then Bowl" reservations, you can make a reservation for the family - enjoy a lovely dinner in the restaurant - and be moved to the top of the waiting list for the lanes when you finish dining!

Thinking about something a little bigger than just the immediate family? Kings is the master of event planning and would be happy to work with you to design the perfect grad bash. Just head to our special events page and one of our planners will get in touch with you to help build the perfect post-collegiate blowout, complete with a customized menu designed by our executive chefs. No kegstands required.

If you're figuring out what to get the graduate who has everything - including three different George Foreman grills - why not get him or her a Kings gift card? Perfect for use at any location nationwide, the gift of our acclaimed games and food will help ease the sting of losing out on all the dining hall grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken "patties" (whatever those are) and ultimate Frisbee games.

Get in the lane to a rewarding career!

OK, maybe this year's graduate doesn't have everything. When the celebrations are over, it's time for your fresh-faced son or daughter to find gainful employment. Because let's face it: Just because you missed them while they were at school doesn't mean you're ready for them to be part of the nearly one-third of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 living at home with their parents.

"Kings isn't just the best place to celebrate a graduation - it's also a great place to work!"

That's where we come in: Kings isn't just the best place to celebrate a graduation - it's also a great place to work! Our company is growing every day, including the opening of our 10th national location, with more planned. We take pride in our talented, cheerful and diverse staff and are always on the lookout for motivated individuals. Many of our top-level employees started with the company years ago and have seen their hard work rewarded through a gratifying career with Kings.

Working at Kings, you can learn skills like teamwork, management, nightlife or event planning - all in a fun and fast-paced environment. Your graduate's first post-college job doesn't have to be a total gutterball*, so why not have him or her fill out an application?

If you are looking for a great place to celebrate - or possibly start on the path to a rewarding career - go to kingsbowlamerica.com to find out more. And remember graduates: Always wear sunscreen.

*Editor's note: That was a stinker of a pun. Definitely not a strike. Oh no, we did it again. We are so, so sorry. Please stop us.