**Summary**
Hollywood Bowl Group plc, the UK and Canadas largest ten-pin bowling operator, reported strong financial and operational performance for the year ending September 30, 2025. The company achieved its fourth consecutive year of record revenue and adjusted EBITDA, with group revenue increasing by 8.8% to £250.7 million. This growth was driven by a 1.1% like-for-like (LFL) revenue increase in the UK and a 3.2% LFL revenue increase in Canada (on a constant currency basis).
Key highlights include
**Financial Performance** Adjusted EBITDA (pre-IFRS 16) grew by 0.9% to £68.4 million, while statutory profit after tax increased by 15.7% to £34.6 million. The company maintained a strong cash generation and free cash flow, with a closing net cash balance of £15.2 million.
**Estate Expansion** Hollywood Bowl opened a record five new sites in the UK and two in Canada, with plans to reach 130 centers by 2035 (95 in the UK and 35 in Canada). The company also completed five refurbishments in the UK and seven in Canada, with new sites and refurbishments performing in line or <mark style="background-color:yellow">above</mark> expectations.
**Customer Experience** The company introduced dynamic pricing, upweighted data-driven marketing, and a new group-wide booking system to enhance customer experience and increase spend per game (SPG). SPG increased by 9.2% in the UK and 14.8% in Canada.
**Canada Growth** Canada now accounts for 15% of group revenues, with significant growth since FY2022. The company successfully replicated its UK operating model in Canada, introducing market innovations such as wear-your-own-shoes and bowling by the game.
**Leadership and Strategy** The company expanded and realigned its senior leadership team, appointing Antony Smith as Group CFO and Laurence Keen as Canada CEO. The companys differentiated business model, focused on affordable, family-friendly leisure experiences, positions it well for continued growth.
**Outlook**
Hollywood Bowl Group plc is well-positioned for future growth, with a robust pipeline of new centers, ongoing capital investments, and a high-performing team. The company aims to continue its expansion strategy, targeting 130 centers by 2035, while maintaining its focus on customer experience and operational excellence. The companys strong financial position and cash generation capabilities support its growth plans and shareholder returns.