All Experiential leisure articles – Page 2
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NewsF1 Arcade sets sights on Iberia
The competitive socialising concept has signed a master franchise agreement with Top Racing Iberia, with a debut venue to open in Madrid in 2027
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NewsXP Factory sees ‘continued positive momentum’
Despite a challenging first quarter posing operational challenges, the operator of Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar is “cautiously optimsitic” about meeting market expectations
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NewsWe Do Play secures investment from Frasers
Following the undisclosed investment, Mike Ashley-founded Frasers plans to launch more than 40 sites under live-action gaming concept Activate, following to its success in London and Newcastle
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NewsFairgame turns attention to US expansion
The immersive socialising ‘fairground’ concept, which is soon to launch a new venue in the City, is scouting potential locations in New York
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including The Sushi Co, Flight Club, Zambrero, Loungers, and more.
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NewsXP Factory sees ‘marked turnover’ in like-for-likes
The experiential leisure group said its Boom Battle Bar and Escape Hunt brands had returned to growth following a challenging first quarter due to the unseasonally warm weather and economic instability
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NewsContinue Arcades targets 80+ venues
The retro gaming concept has signed a deal to open its first 10 franchised units in the South of England
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NewsLane7 consolidates ahead of further expansion
The competitive socialising concept sees a healthy pipeline for future opportunities across the UK, Ireland, and Germany
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InterviewsBreaking Brands to expand Which Wich and Coyote Ugly
Under a new multi-unit franchise agreement with Which Wich, Breaking Brands is planning a national rollout, while also targeting up to five additional Coyote Ugly sites across the UK
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NewsState of Play Hospitality completes new debt facility
The Hijingo, Bounce, and Flight Club North America operator achieved $59.8m group revenue for the 12 months to March 2025, with a new $32.5m facility to support expansion
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NewsNew and mature venues drive growth for State of Play
The operator of Bounce, Hijingo, and Flight Club North America reported nearly £50m turnover in its most recent accounts, as it continues rolling out venues around the globe
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InterviewsAlex Proud: ‘I don’t think anyone’s done it quite like this’
New hospitality concept Sinners is designed to match shifting consumer behaviours and revive the momentum of late-night venues in a more competitive, post-pandemic market
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NewsIn pictures: First look at Electric Shuffle King’s Cross
The new outpost for the experiential brand opens this Friday, with Red Engine planning to open up to 10 new venues per year
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NewsTOCA secures $35m in new funding
The sports entertainment and training concept seeks to fuel its international growth and expand its football training technology, with a third UK site to open in Westfield London
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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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NewsTOCA Social confirms Westfield London launch
The interactive football experience will span 30,000sq ft within the former Debenhams store, and is partnering with Sandbox VR on games such as Squid Game Virtuals
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NewsSPYSCAPE to debut in Covent Garden
The New York-headquarted social gaming concept will open its first UK site later this month, with a 25,000 sq ft space offering a spy-themed experience
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InterviewsActivate targets 30 sites as We Do Play eyes national expansion
We Do Play co-founder Richard Beese tells MCA the business is pushing for rapid expansion after the “phenomenal” response to its first UK location
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InterviewsBig Fang prepares for growth with streamlined model and site upgrades
The experiential leisure operator is focusing on brand consistency and operational refinement as it prepares for its next phase of growth, with no new site openings planned in 2025
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NewsXP Factory reports bar revenue up 30%
Boom Battle Bar has seen revenues increase by almost a third, helping drive up the experiential leisure business’ total revenue by 17% for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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