All Boxpark articles
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InterviewsBoxpark: ‘You’re more likely to see us do deals internationally than the UK’
CEO Matt Snell says with a stagnant home economy, he is focussing on the turnaround of Boxpark’s core business, as well as lucrative event pop-ups and international opportunities, after walking away from sites in Bristol and Birmingham
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NewsBoxpark ‘assessing alternative formats’ as losses widen
Despite a small uptick in turnover, the street food and retail group saw pre-tax losses widen from £3.8m to £12m following ‘a challenging year’
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OpinionBack in the Box: Roger Wade’s next move
After stepping down from the board of Boxpark four years on from its sale, founder Roger Wade is launching a shipping container venture for events and hospitality. But could opposition to the trade
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NewsBoxpark founder introduces new venture
Roger Wade has launched BoxKitchen, which provides container kitchens designed for the hospitality and events industries, after stepping down from the Boxpark board last month
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NewsRoger Wade to step down from Boxpark board
The Boxpark founder has announced he is stepping down from the board of the food hall, after 15 years at the business.
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Analysis & InsightMore than a meal: the evolution of the food hall
By offering a wide range of price points under one roof, they allow groups to socialise without the pressure of a single bill - the affordability and flexibility is at the heart of the sector’s rise
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NewsGaucho Go debut ‘exceeds all expectations’
Gaucho has closed the first site under its quick-service concept, with plans to expand further after a strong customer response
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InterviewsBoxpark CEO: ‘We want to go bigger and be louder than before’
New chief executive Matt Snell speaks to MCA about opportunities for growth in the UK, why he wants to develop an events business, and plans for international expansion
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NewsBoxpark appoints Michelle Farrell as chief growth officer
Formerly of Nightcap, Stonegate and Novus Leisure, Farrell joins to lead sales, events, marketing and commercial strategy
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NewsIn pictures: Boxhall City debuts in London’s Metropolitan Arcade
The new concept from Boxpark opens today, with a 14,000 sq ft, 800-capacity venue offering a contemporary food hall experience
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NewsIn pictures: Playbox – the new social gaming concept from Boxpark
Housed within Boxpark’s Croydon venue, the new concept has been brought to live in an underutilised mezzanine space and combines competitive socialising with live sports.
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NewsBoxhall City reveals 13-strong food line-up
Set to launch on 10 April, the line-up includes Sourdough Sophia, Club Mexicana, Burger & Beyond and a new concept from Gaucho
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NewsMatt Snell named Boxpark CEO
With over 25 years in hospitality, Snell led Gusto Italian for more than seven years, and also held roles at Fuller’s, Red’s True Barbecue, and Spirit Pub Company
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NewsBoxpark Shoreditch to remain open until September
Boxpark Shoreditch has secured a lease extension and will remain open until the end of September 2025, providing certainty for the 47 independent businesses operating at the site
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NewsBoxpark to launch new social gaming concept
Playbox will open at Boxpark Croydon next month, offering interactive games such as digital shuffleboard, karaoke, retro arcade games and bookable seating to watch live sports
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NewsBoxpark builds pipeline
Following a £12.5m cash injection from investor LDC, the operator is preparing to open Boxhall City in spring
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NewsBoxpark CEO to step down
Simon Champion has been at the business for nearly seven years, serving as MD, CFO and more recently CEO following the departure of founder Roger Wade
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NewsBoxpark reports its best ever December
The group reported an 108% increase in corporate bookings, while like-for-like sales were ahead 22% and beat revenue from football screenings in December 2022
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NewsBoxpark grows sales by 35%
The dining, leisure and retail concept posted revenues of £20.5m and EBITDA of £5m in the year to April 2023
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InterviewsBoxpark: ‘We’re investing in the long term’
Boxpark is looking at all major cities in the UK as it continues its expansion, with the goal of opening two to three sites per year between its brands, CEO Simon Champion tells MCA