What happened to XP Factory's HSBC revolving credit facility after the Boom Battle Bar disposal?

XP Factory is a UK experiential leisure group that operates and franchises Escape Hunt themed escape rooms and Boom Battle Bar competitive-socialising venues, generating revenue from both owner-operated and franchised sites.

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What deal did XP Factory complete on 28 September 2026?

On 28 September 2026, XP Factory completed the disposal of the entire share capital of BBB Franchise (Boom Battle Bar) to F.O Twenty-Four for up to £11m, including £5m cash on completion plus up to £6m via sales and EBITDA earn-outs over three years.

Updated 29 Sept 2026

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How many UK-owned Escape Hunt sites does the plan target by the end of FY27?

The FY27 plan targets at least 28 UK-owned Escape Hunt sites by the end of FY27.

Updated 29 Sept 2026

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What did Escape Hunt identify as a material risk affecting operating costs?

Escape Hunt flagged higher labour costs as a material risk, specifically driven by higher National Insurance and the National Living Wage.

Updated 29 Sept 2026

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How did HSBC revolving credit facility change for Escape Hunt and Boom?

The group right-sized its HSBC revolving credit facility from £20m to £10m to match the standalone Escape Hunt plan.

Updated 29 Sept 2026

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What does the section say about UK like-for-like sales for Escape Hunt?

The UK like-for-like sales were reported up 4.6%, with site-level EBITDA margin at 42% versus 44% in the prior year.

Updated 29 Sept 2026

Identifiers

Ticker: XPF
ISIN: GB00BDB79J29
LEI: 213800CMIYV5Q38P2487

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