U.S. karaoke bar industry market size 2011-2022

The market size of the karaoke bar industry in the United States was forecast to reach 1.26 billion in 2022. The number of businesses in the karaoke bar industry in the United States has been on the decline over the last decade and reached an all-time low in 2020. This was likely due to struggles in the restaurant industry as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

What are karaoke bars?

Karaoke refers to an activity in which people can sing along to instrumental versions of popular music. Karaoke bars are bars or restaurants that offer traditional drinking and dining services along with karaoke equipment for customers, and karaoke is often performed on a small stage for no extra cost. The number of employees in karaoke bars in the United States has been decreasing in recent years and was forecast to total 14.13 thousand in 2021.

What was the impact of COVID-19 on bars and restaurants?

The restaurant industry in the United States was particularly impacted by COVID-19 because indoor dining was not possible due to attempts to prevent the spread of the virus. By the end of October in 2021, there was an 11 percent reduction in the year over year change in seated restaurant diners due to COVID-19 in the U.S. . Additionally, bars and clubs typically offer less food and dining options than restaurants, and thus had a more difficult time as restaurants began to offer online ordering and delivery options.