Hollywood Bowl has reached its record revenue for the fourth consecutive year, increasing by 8.8% to £250.7m in the year to 30 September.

The entertainment firm, which operates across the UK, stated in October that it was set to reach this milestone in the last financial year. Following this announcement, its share price jumped by over 7%.

In its final results, Hollywood Bowl stated that its earnings jumped by 4.2% to £91.2m, while its group profit before tax dropped by 8.6% to £46m.

The firm returned £35m to shareholders throughout the year, including a £15m share buyback scheme and a total dividend of 13.28 pence. Hollywood Bowl also opened a record five new sites in the UK and two in Canada.

Chief executive officer at Hollywood Bowl, Stephen Burns, said: "We delivered a fourth consecutive year of record revenue and adjusted EBITDA, against a backdrop of industry-wide challenges.

"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."

In its outlook, Hollywood Bowl said its differentiated business model across the UK and Canada was well positioned to continue to drive growth.

It added that its operational focus to minimise the impact of external cost pressures and demand levers to maximise revenues and drive profitability.

Furthermore, the entertainment operator said it was looking to open four new centres in the UK in the 2026 financial year.

Burns concluded: "This performance demonstrates the resilience of our model and the enduring appeal of bowling for consumers. As we look to 2026, we remain focused on delivering sustainable growth, while generating the compelling shareholder returns we are known for."

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