Company summary
Hollywood Bowl Group operates ten-pin bowling and family-entertainment centres in the UK and Canada. Revenue comes from bowling games, amusement machines, food, drink and related leisure spending.
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BOWL
Hollywood Bowl Group
Travel & Leisure
- Index
- FTSE 250
- ISIN
- Not specified
- Book status
- 2026 edition — current
Key activities
Operation of bowling centres, amusement arcades, food and beverage outlets, site refurbishments, new-centre openings and expansion of the group's Canadian leisure estate.
Key markets
The UK remains the largest market, with Canada providing an important second growth platform. The business targets families, groups and other consumers seeking relatively affordable out-of-home leisure.
Key drivers
Customer footfall, spend per visit, new sites, refurbishments, pricing, amusement revenue, food and beverage sales, Canadian expansion and the appeal of bowling as a value-oriented leisure activity.
Key risks
Consumer spending weakness, wage and utility inflation, property and lease costs, poor new-site performance, operational disruption, Canadian execution and currency exposure.
Recent Developments
27 May 2026: first-half revenue rose 9.5% to £141.5m and adjusted profit before tax increased 8.1% to £32.1m. The group raised the interim dividend to 4.52p and announced a £5m second-half share buyback.
Dividend notes
Pays interim and final dividends under a policy based on adjusted profit after tax. The 2026 interim dividend was 4.52p, ex-dividend on 25 June and paid on 24 July. The previous 9.18p final went ex-dividend on 29 January 2026.
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