Everyman reports trading in 2026 ‘starts well’ in what will be ‘year of consolidation’, full-year revenue increases to £116.6m: Everyman, the independent, premium cinema group, has reported trading in 2026 has “started well” as it saw an increase in full-year revenue and market share. The company stated: “2026 will be a year of consolidation, focus and foundation building. The board fully supports management’s strategy to prioritise optimisation of the existing estate, deepen audience engagement, modernise technology, and strengthen operational discipline. These actions will position the group for a return to measured expansion from 2027 onwards. Our ambition remains to build on Everyman’s strengths and deliver sustainable long-term value. With a refreshed leadership team, a loyal customer base, and a differentiated brand, the group is well placed to navigate this phase. We enter the year ahead with a clear sense of purpose, a disciplined approach to execution, and a shared focus on realising the business’s full potential.” It comes as the group reported revenue increased 8.8% to £116.6m for the year ending 1 January 2026 compared with £107.2m the year before. Adjusted EBITDA post IFRS-116 grew 4.5% to £17.0m compared with £15.4m the previous year. Pre-tax loss was up 0.3% to £10.2m. Admissions were up 6.1% to 4.4 million from 4.3 million the year before. Food and beverage spend per head increased 5.9% to £11.32 from £10.64 the previous year while paid for average ticket price was up 4.3% to £12.51 from £11.98 the previous year. Market share increased to 5.8% (2024: 5.4%). At the end of the year, the group operated 49 venues with 171 screens following openings in Brentford and Bayswater in London. Chief executive Farah Golant said: “We enter 2026 with positive momentum and clearly defined priorities. The year ahead is about resetting to drive growth by building strong audience engagement, creating operational efficiencies, unlocking emerging new sources of income while reducing debt. Through expert film curation, beautifully designed signature spaces and a differentiated hospitality offering in strategically located venues, the Everyman brand is well placed to meet the demand for premium cinema experience.”

 

PureGym reports revenue increases to £742m on back of record 60 new openings: PureGym, Britain’s biggest health and fitness club operator, has reported revenue increased 23% to £742m for the year ending 31 December 2025 compared with £605m the year before on the back of a record 60 new openings. Adjusted EBITDA improved by 35% to £208.7m (2024: 154.3m), “reflecting the strong revenue growth and excellent cost control with like-for-like operating cost inflation of less than 1% in 2025”. During the period, PureGym acquired Blink Fitness in the US. PureGym said “excellent progress” has been made with EBITDA in this market increasing by 65% to £15m in the first year of PureGym’s ownership, “and a clear growth opportunity ahead in the world’s largest fitness market”. The 60 openings (2024: 46) plus the acquisition of Blink Fitness took the total estate to 714 gyms at the period end. PureGym ended 2025 with 2.3 million members across its markets, with member growth driven by new openings in the UK and Switzerland and maturing gyms. PureGym invested £177m during the period including £76m in new gyms, £11m in upgrading the Danish estate and £22m in the USA on rebrand and investment. Chief executive Clive Chesser said: “In the UK it was a record year of openings, extending our position as the leading operator, and we are now present in communities across the country across a range of formats. In Denmark we delivered a significant improvement in profitability following our estate optimisation and now have the right platform from which to build upon. Consumers continue to navigate cost pressures, but their expectations remain clear: they want access to affordable, quality fitness that is flexible to their lifestyle. Looking ahead, there’s a clear opportunity to capitalise on the momentum we achieved in 2025. We have a high-quality pipeline and expect, across our geographies, to open even more sites in 2026. Looking further ahead we have a medium-term ambition of more than doubling the size of our gym estate, with particularly strong growth expected in the US market, and are excited about the ongoing impact we can have on the health and wellbeing of the communities where we operate across the world.” 

 

Cake Box ‘maintains strong trading momentum’ as revenue passes £60m mark: Cake Box, the specialist retailer of fresh cream cakes, has reported it has “maintained its strong trading momentum” and expects revenue for the year ending 29 March 2026 to increase 43% to £61.2m (2025: £42.8m). The company said profit is expected to be “in line with market expectations”. The company stated: “This performance reflects disciplined delivery against the group’s growth strategy, including higher-than-expected new store openings, continued growth through its omnichannel offering, positive like-for-like sales at Cake Box, and the maiden 52-week contribution from Ambala following its acquisition in March 2025. Cake Box continued to win new customers and deepen engagement through its upgraded CRM platform and enhanced online offering. There was a strong contribution to second-half sales growth from third-party delivery platforms. Together with the group’s own online platform and growing store estate, these channels highlight the strength of the group’s omnichannel model. In its first full year of trading within the Cake Box group, and with the focus on integration and unlocking operational improvements, Ambala traded broadly in line with expectations. During the year, steps were taken to align key processes, enhance distribution capability, strengthen organisational structures, and improve the customer proposition through refreshed branding, updated packaging and enhanced in-store presentation. Following these actions, the board believes the operational foundations are now in place to support future growth and higher profitability as synergies are realised and efficiencies are embedded across the enlarged business.” The group opened 37 new stores, “which reflected continued franchise partner demand and the increasing reach of its brands”. Of these, 25 were Cake Box stores and 12 were Ambala stores, ahead of the group’s target of opening ten new Ambala franchise stores during the year. The group ended the financial year with a total estate of 310 stores. Chief executive Sukh Chamdal said: “We delivered a strong second-half performance, with full-year growth driven by new store openings, positive like-for-like sales, growing sales via third-party platforms and the maiden full-year contribution from Ambala. We are confident in the resilience of our business model, underpinned by a growing estate, continued investment in technology and a strong pipeline of franchise opportunities. At the same time, the impact of recent geopolitical developments is difficult to predict, and we remain mindful of the inflationary risks and challenging consumer backdrop.”