Hollywood Bowl Group (BOWL) Investor Presentation summary
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Investor Presentation summary
4 Nov, 2025Investment rationale and market opportunity
Revenue increased 135% and EBITDA more than doubled since IPO, with 70% growth in centre numbers.
Canada chosen for its attractive demographics, fragmented market, and low-risk entry with a CAD 17m acquisition.
42 million population concentrated in key areas, with over 180 bowling centres, mostly independent.
Growth strategy and expansion
Disciplined expansion began with acquisition in Toronto, followed by scaling in Calgary and AAA locations.
Plan to reach 35+ centres by 2035, using a mix of acquisitions, refurbishments, and greenfield builds.
Local management strengthened with UK expertise and hybrid support.
Financial and operational performance
Canadian business now #1 operator with 15 centres and £38.4m FY2025 revenue.
Centre-level EBITDA margins increased from 20% to 29% after investment and refurbishment.
Estate, EBITDA, and revenue have grown 3-4x since FY2022, now 18% of group revenue.
Latest events from Hollywood Bowl Group
- Record revenue and EBITDA growth, strong UK and Canada results, and robust expansion pipeline.BOWL
H1 202431 Jan 2026 - Record revenue and EBITDA growth, strong expansion, and positive FY25 outlook.BOWL
H2 202411 Jan 2026 - Record revenues and centre expansion drive strong growth and shareholder returns.BOWL
H2 202519 Dec 2025 - Record H1 revenue and EBITDA, strong UK and Canada growth, and confident outlook for expansion.BOWL
H1 202518 Nov 2025 - Record revenues and expansion in UK and Canada, with strong outlook and cash position.BOWL
Trading Update14 Oct 2025 - Record revenue and strong expansion in UK and Canada drive growth and future confidence.BOWL
Trading Update13 Jun 2025 - Record revenue and expansion drive confidence in FY2025 outlook.BOWL
Trading Update6 Jun 2025 - Record revenue growth and strategic expansion drive a confident outlook for FY2025.BOWL
Trading Update6 Jun 2025