Yes, this seems to be the best working model now for "pool" success. My biggest lament now, I see it here in Florida, is that many of these places are going to all or mostly 7 foot tables - I imagine that is what the so called "players" want now. Nobody down South cares about 14.1 and most of these folks will not invest the time to "master" a 9 foot table- i.e. develop the right stroke for the bigger table.
People investing their money and taking the risks need to do it wisely, so I cannot blame them for going with the "pool room" business model that will most likely align with success- that, today, mostly means bars, loud music, corn hole, poker, darts, TVs, and, Oh, yes, I forgot- EVEN "pool" tables- ( small ones). - it is what it is- boy, I miss the old days- "Where is Ames, Mister"?