Flight Club
Coverage follows new venue openings, refurbishments and investment across the social darts concept, alongside updates on menu development, drinks partnerships and entertainment innovation. Editorial also reports on staffing initiatives, leadership changes and international expansion, giving UK hospitality professionals insight into how a competitive socialising brand grows its footprint and adapts to consumer demand.
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Jul- 2024 -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 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 17/06/24
The number of pubs closing permanently saw a sharp 56% rise in Q1, according to analysis of official government data by Altus Group. This is a rise from the 51 pubs a month closing during the first quarter of 2023. England’s North West region lost 35 pubs, the most of…
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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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4 JuneRestaurants
Sea Containers London appoints new head chef
Sea Containers has announced the appointment of Tom Morgan as the new head chef, taking over culinary leadership for both Sea Containers Restaurant and the Lyaness Bar. Born and raised in London, Morgan embarked upon his culinary journey aged 16, quickly ascending from commis chef to chef de partie within…
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Apr- 2024 -22 AprilPubs and Bars
Red Engine to open fourth UK Electric Shuffle in Manchester
Red Engine has announced that it will open its fourth Electric Shuffle venue in the UK in Manchester on 21 June. Located on Deansgate, this new venue is the second outside of London and the second Red Engine brand to reach Manchester after the opening of Flight Club in 2018.…
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9 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 09/04/24
RedCat Pub Company’s net losses after tax have widened to £31m during the year ending 2 April 2023, up from £5.4m in the year before. This comes despite the pub group achieving a turnover of £120.5m, up from £62.8m in 2022, and gross profits of £89.2m, rising from £47.2m. Group…
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9 AprilPubs and Bars
Red Engine secures £60M facility to drive global expansion
Red Engine has announced today that it has secured a new £60m facility from Santander, HSBC and Barclays. The company behind Flight Club Darts and Electric Shuffle has revealed that it plans to use this capital for a global expansion drive. Red Engine will open Electric Shuffle Manchester and New…
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Feb- 2024 -26 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 26/02/24
Red Engine, owner of Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has posted sales of £67m for 2023, up 26% year-on-year. It also revealed that Red Engine venues and partner venues sales when combined exceeded £100m for 2023, up 28% YOY, with like-for-like sales increasing by 10%. Danieli Holdings posted losses of…
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