Investors Tape- VENU Builds the Future of Live Entertainment with $1.1B Underway and Blue-Chip Partners at Its Side
HOUSTON, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Venu Holding Corporation (NYSE American: VENU) (“VENU” or the “Company”), owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, continues to announce a series of transformative developments that materially strengthen its business model, accelerate its national expansion, and reinforce a compelling long-term value outlook for shareholders.
Most notably, VENU recently announced the expansion of its multi-venue partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment, a move that enhances operational execution, validates VENU’s premium venue strategy, and further de-risks its rapid growth phase. Combined with VENU’s landmark operator agreement with Live Nation and more than $1.1 billion of active construction underway, these milestones position the Company at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing segments of the global entertainment industry.
Expanded Aramark Partnership Strengthens the Foundation for Scale
Under the expanded agreement, Aramark will now support five of VENU’s premium multi-seasonal and outdoor venues, delivering elevated food and beverage, premium club dining, facilities management, and retail services, while also making an additional equity investment in VENU. The partnership now includes:
- Ford Amphitheater – Colorado Springs, CO
- Sunset Amphitheater at McKinney – North Dallas, TX (opening late 2026)
- Sunset Amphitheater at Broken Arrow – near Tulsa, OK (opening summer 2026)
- Sunset Amphitheater Houston at Webster – TX (targeted 2027)
- Sunset Amphitheater at El Paso – TX (targeted early 2027)
Aramark’s expanded role supports VENU’s signature fan-first offerings, including Luxe FireSuites and Aikman Clubs, helping ensure consistent, high-quality experiences as VENU scales nationally.
“Expanding our partnership across five venues and welcoming Aramark as an equity investor is a strong vote of confidence in VENU’s vision,” said JW Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU. “This relationship enhances our operating model as we enter a massive expansion phase.”
A National Platform Taking Shape with $1.1 Billion Under Construction
VENU is rapidly transforming into a national-scale entertainment infrastructure owner. As of September 30, 2025, the Company reported $314.8 million in total assets, reflecting one of the fastest asset accumulation phases among U.S. entertainment real estate developers. Property and equipment increased more than 80% year-over-year as multiple amphitheater campuses advance toward completion.
Importantly, more than $1.1 billion in active construction represents a significant market blind spot. As projects transition from construction-in-progress to operational assets, each venue is expected to add:
- Appraised asset value
- Recurring operating income
- High-margin FireSuite monetization
- Increased national scale and enterprise value
Low-Leverage Strategy Unlocks Equity Value
Unlike traditional entertainment and commercial real estate developers, VENU has intentionally maintained extremely low leverage relative to asset growth. This strategy fundamentally reshapes shareholder returns:
- Appraisal uplift accrues directly to equity
- Operating cash flow is not burdened by heavy interest expense
- Asset growth compounds equity value instead of debt obligations
A recent appraisal of VENU’s Colorado property demonstrated that completed venues can be valued meaningfully above construction cost, reinforcing the disconnect between GAAP cost-basis accounting and true economic value.
Live Nation Agreement Accelerates Growth and Profitability
Further strengthening VENU’s outlook, the Company recently signed a transformational operator agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, naming Live Nation the exclusive operator and booking agent for Sunset Amphitheater at McKinney, VENU’s flagship 20,000-capacity venue.
The agreement provides:
- Guaranteed access to top-tier artists and national tours
- Per-ticket rent, profit participation, and parking revenue
- Contractual ticket minimums with downside protection
- Full retention of sponsorship and naming rights by VENU
This partnership materially accelerates VENU’s path to profitability and serves as a scalable template for future developments nationwide.
Positioned for a Major Re-Rating
With blue-chip partners including Aramark, Live Nation, Tixr, and leading consumer brands, VENU is entering its next phase with unmatched momentum. As venues come online and accounting values give way to appraised, income-producing assets, management believes the market is poised to re-rate the Company materially higher.
VENU is building one of the most ambitious premium live entertainment platforms in the country.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding Venu Holding Corporation’s future revenue, growth trajectory, profitability outlook, expansion plans, strategic partnerships, expected benefits of the operator agreement with Live Nation, and other projections, plans, and objectives. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including market conditions, timing of venue openings, execution risks, operational performance, competition, regulatory matters, and general economic conditions. Readers should not place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date made.
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