All Experiential leisure articles
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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
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NewsF1 Arcade names new CEO as Jonathan Peters departs
Former Gordon Ramsay Restaurants COO Mat Horvath is to step into the driver’s seat at the competitive socialising group as it enters ‘a new phase of scale and operational focus’
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NewsXP Factory remains confident about Boom despite continued sales decline
Chief executive Richard Harpham says the group remains confident in the future of its competitive socialising business Boom Battle Bar, despite an 8% drop in like-for-like sales during FY2026.
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NewsIn pictures: Gordon Ramsay launches Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at 22 Bishopsgate
Marking the chef’s 100th restaurant worldwide, the all-day dining destination is finally opening on the 59th floor of the City of London’s tallest building after significant delays
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Analysis & InsightSixes looks to future under new ownership
The experiential cricket concept has been acquired by a new vehicle, Sixes Entertainment Limited, backed by its secured lenders: Aurora Leasing and Vantage Capital
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, with chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s first Scottish restaurant, a new pub-with-rooms from Chickpea Group, a new restaurant from Six by Nico, and more
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NewsLane7 acquires Par 59
Bowling and entertainment business Lane7 has snapped up the two-site mini golf, smart darts and turbo shuffleboard brand as it looks to grow its presence across the UK.
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NewsPuttshack warns of ‘material uncertainty’ over parent company covenant breaches
The competitive socialising group says its parent company is actively discussing refinancing options amid forecasts it will breach it covenants at various testing dates over the next year
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NewsFlight Club owner targets European expansion with new sites
Competitive socialising like darts and bowling is booming in the UK and Red Engine is now seeking opportunities across the Channel, The Times reports
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NewsLuke Johnson’s cinema chain closing in on Showcase’s UK venues
The Light, owned by the leisure sector investor who has backed Pizza Express and Gail’s, wants to buy the £55m movie-house business put up for sale by Paramount, The Sunday Times reports
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Analysis & InsightPutting F&B in the driving seat of experiences
As consumers seek out memorable and engaging experiences across cultural destinations, entertainment venues and even garden centres, it is essential that the F&B offering delivers on increasingly elevated expectations
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NewsInception Group announces first foray into competitive socialising
The London-based experiential bar operator will launch Mr Fogg’s Games Parlour this spring, offering pub games with a Victorian-inspired Mr Fogg’s twist
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NewsRocket Room: ‘Leicester Square will be the first of many’
The new small-format experiential concept, designed to fit into existing venues, hopes to open 15 sites within two years, founder Michael Pearson of Elangeni Hospitality tells MCA