All Experiential leisure articles
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NewsIn pictures: Five Iron Golf launches UK flagship
The US-founded experiential golf concept has opened its first UK outpost at Broadgate in the City of London amid plans to eventually open 10 locations across the UK
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NewsNightcap in talks about multimillion pound fundraising deal
It’s reported the late-night operator has approached investors about a seven-figure capital injection to finance the purchase of a sizeable ‘competitive socialising’ leisure concept
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories including a trio of taco brands pushing for expansion, Tonkotsu’s latest regional outpost, and the launch of Inception Group’s new flagship concept
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NewsPoolhouse raises $55m in new funding round
Led by Bluestone Equity Partners, the financing values the startup at more than $100m and will fund international expansion, The New York Times reports
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Analysis & InsightBack of the net! The unstoppable appeal of sports in pubs
While the pub remains home of the big match, greater interest in sports across the spectrum is now also giving rise to a (Mexican) wave of specialist hospitality formats
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NewsRed Engine revamps Electric Shuffle gameplay
CEO Steve Moore said the company would dedicate 2026 to enhancing the Electric Shuffle experience through new gameplay developments aimed at ‘redefining’ the customer journey
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Weekend PressHow the Great British Summer Savings scheme is helping families
The BBC speaks to families planning to make the most of the policy, which sees VAT slashed from 20% to 5% across a range of family-focused hospitality and leisure settings including on kid’s meals in restaurants
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Analysis & InsightTaking centre stage: Why festival F&B is now the headline act
With food and drink quality now one of the most important factors for consumers choosing which festival to attend, MCA explores the evolving landscape of event F&B and why a growing number of operators see the market as a compelling new revenue stream
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NewsThe Gym Group tops one million members
In a pre-close trading update, the low-cost fitness operator said revenue for the six months to 30 June increased 10% to £133.1m, up from £121.0m in the same period last year
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NewsFive Iron Golf to invest £20m in UK expansion
The tech-driven, experiential golf concept is set to launch its first UK outpost in the City of London this week under a 10-site franchise agreement
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Analysis & InsightWhy UK cinemas need to write their own script in 2026
Boutique chain Everyman has seen its share price fall by almost 80% over the last five years in the aftermath of Covid, writers’ and directors’ strikes and a poor slate of new movie releases
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NewsDavid Lloyd explores £4bn London listing
Private equity owner TDR Capital is exploring a potential flotation of the premium health and fitness operator, according to The Times
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NewsEveryman to delist from stock exchange
The 49-strong luxury cinema group said recent trading has been positive – but there was ongoing uncertainty due to the challenging economic environment
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Analysis & InsightWho will be the winners of the government’s summer VAT cut?
While complexities around implementation hardly feel tailored to benefit operators, there are notable opportunities for businesses across the sector to make hay while the sun shines this summer
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InterviewsF1 Arcade: ‘The long-term ambition is genuinely international’
Newly appointed CEO Mat Horvath tells MCA that while the group sees plenty of scope for growth he believes in earning the right to expand rather than chasing site count
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NewsMiddleton Enterprises invests in Smash Padel
The padel operator has secured a £1.25m investment from the backer of SushiDog and Fatto a Mano, supporting plans to grow to 20 sites across the UK
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NewsMarket Halls to expand competitive socialising concept
The London-based group will launch Games Hall at its Canary Wharf site following a successful trial, amid growing demand for immersive, multi-dimensional leisure experiences
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Vagabond, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Professionals at Play, and more
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NewsFlight Club passes billion-dart milestone
The competitive socialising brand says growth momentum continues following the launch of its latest site, in Reading, and strong FY25 financial results
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NewsPuttshack revenues continue to decline
The experiential operator reported turnover of £18.9m for its UK business in 2024, declining from £22.4m in 2023