Electric Shuffle
Coverage of experiential hospitality, brand growth, and F&B strategy at a venue concept combining technology-led gaming with premium bar service. This section explores site openings, leadership updates, drinks innovation, event programming, and guest experience, offering insight for operators and hospitality professionals tracking competitive socialising trends, venue design, and high-energy formats shaping the future of nightlife and casual entertainment.
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Jun- 2025 -10 JunePeople
Cornish Bakery appoints new food innovation head amid record sales
Cornish Bakery has appointed chef and product developer Arnaud Kaziewicz as its head of proposition and product innovation, following a record trading period over the Easter and May Bank Holiday weekends. The appointment comes as the bakery chain reported a 9% increase in like-for-like sales since the start of 2025. …
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Mar- 2025 -25 MarchPubs and Bars
Red Engine sees sales surge to £77.1m in FY24
Red Engine, the group behind bars such as Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has reported a 15% increase in sales to £77.1m in FY24, up from £66.8m the previous year. During the year, the group’s sales combined with its franchise partners reached £118.3m. It added that EBITDA is expected to…
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Feb- 2025 -10 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 10/02/25
Red Engine has unveiled its 2025 global expansion plans as its Q4 sales rose 24% to £25.3m. The hospitality group behind Flight Club and Electric Shuffle saw its sales combined with its franchise partners reach £38.4m, spelling a rise of 23% year-on-year – with like-for-like sales increasing by 4%. Britain’s…
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10 FebruaryBusiness
Red Engine unveils expansion plans amid ‘record-breaking’ Q4
Red Engine, the hospitality group behind Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has unveiled its 2025 global expansion plans as its Q4 sales increased 24% to £25.3m. Its sales combined with its franchise partners reached £38.4m, up 23% year-on-year, with like-for-like sales increasing by 4%. Building on this success, Red Engine’s…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberAnalysis
Why experiential hospitality is gaining popularity
Trends are beginning to point towards this: people are no longer content with simply dining out or grabbing drinks at their favourite local spot. In today’s world, experiences are king. From competitive socialising bars to immersive event spaces and quirky food halls, the modern consumer is searching for something that…
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Jul- 2024 -1 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 01/07/24
Scottish hospitality saw a 33% rise in sales during Scotland’s Euros matches, with high street pubs benefiting the most from an average 74% rise in sales. According to CGA by NIQ data, the day of Scotland’s game vs Switzerland generated the biggest boost in sales, rising 28% compared with last…
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1 JulyPubs and Bars
Red Engine to launch Electric Shuffle site in New York
Red Engine has announced that it is set to launch a flagship Electric Shuffle bar in New York City on 12 July. Located in the NoMad district, the multi-million-pound investment occupies 10,000 square feet of Manhattan real estate on the second floor next to the Virgin Hotel. Set across two…
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Jun- 2024 -24 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 24/06/24
Stonegate revenues hit £916m in H1 ended 7 April, as its leased and tenanted estate demonstrated “consistent” growth with like-for-like sales rising 6.2% on the equivalent period in the prior year. EBITDA margin in H1 was up 1.3% to 21.3%, highlighting the “positive impact” of Stonegate’s performance improvement and efficiency…
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24 JunePubs and Bars
Red Engine opens Electric Shuffle Manchester
Red Engine has opened the doors to its latest Electric Shuffle venue in Manchester’s Deansgate. Electric Shuffle Manchester is the second bar from Red Engine to hit the city, following the opening of Flight Club back in 2018. The latest launch from Red Engine creates 75 new job opportunities in…
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17 JunePubs and Bars
Red Engine signs new franchise partnership with Loyola Group
Flight Club operator Red Engine has announced it has signed a new franchise partnership with Loyola Group. Loyola Group is the operator of multiple hospitality establishments across Ireland and Portugal and the partnership is backed by the Irish entrepreneur, Barry McGrath. This partnership will introduce Flight Club to Ireland, beginning…
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