Hollywood Bowl Group has reported its fourth consecutive year of record revenue and adjusted EBITDA, with group revenue reaching £250.7 million for the year ended 30 September 2025, up 8.8% on the prior year.
The UK and Canada’s largest ten-pin bowling operator achieved adjusted EBITDA growth of 4.2% to £91.2 million. Statutory profit after tax rose 15.7% to £34.6 million, driven by strong operational execution and disciplined cost management.
Group like-for-like revenue increased 0.6%, with UK venues up 1.1% despite headwinds facing indoor leisure operators. Spend per game surged 9.2% in the UK and 14.8% in Canada, reflecting successful pricing initiatives whilst maintaining value credentials—a family of four can still bowl for £26.
Aggressive Expansion Programme
The company opened a record seven centres during the period – five in the UK and two in Canada. This puts Hollywood Bowl ahead of its target to reach 130 centres by 2035. The group also completed 12 refurbishments across both markets, with new sites and upgraded venues performing at or above expectations.
Canada has emerged as a significant growth driver, now accounting for 15% of group revenues. Since FY2022, the Canadian operation has tripled its centre count and delivered a 3.9-fold increase in revenue.
Strong Shareholder Returns
The group returned £35 million to shareholders through dividends and completed a £15 million share buyback. The board proposed a final dividend of 9.18p, bringing the total dividend to 13.28p, and updated its dividend policy to 55% of adjusted profit after tax.
Outlook Remains Positive
Management highlighted robust demand for affordable, multi-generational leisure in both markets. The company has secured four new centres for opening in FY2026 and maintains energy hedges through FY2027 to mitigate cost pressures.
With over 70% of UK revenue unaffected by cost-of-goods inflation and labour costs representing less than 20% of UK revenue, the business appears well-positioned to navigate external headwinds.
“We delivered a fourth consecutive year of record revenue and adjusted EBITDA, against a backdrop of industry-wide challenges,” said Stephen Burns, Chief Executive Officer.
“We achieved double digit revenue growth in amusements and are the number one bowling operator in Canada. Our focus on the customer proposition and operational excellence yielded strong results, with uplifts in spend per game across all categories whilst maintaining accessible pricing.”
“This performance demonstrates the resilience of our model and the enduring appeal of bowling for consumers. As we look to 2026, we remain focussed on delivering sustainable growth, while generating the compelling shareholder returns we are known for.”