Pressmeddelande —
O'Learys and Kinepolis partner to open new eatertainment destination in Enschede
Kinepolis and O’Learys are joining forces to open a new eatertainment destination at Kinepolis Enschede in the Netherlands. Operated by Kinepolis under a franchise agreement, the 2,500-square-meter O'Learys venue will combine great food, live sports, social activities and a large outdoor terrace, creating a unique leisure experience for visitors. The opening is planned for December 2026.
O’Learys Enschede will be located in connection to Kinepolis Enschede. Situated next to De Grolsch Veste, home arena of FC Twente, the location is a strong fit for O’Learys and its focus on sports, food and social entertainment.
“We are very happy to announce this new partnership with Kinepolis and O’Learys Enschede as our first venue together. Kinepolis is a strong partner with a clear focus on customer experience, and together we see a great opportunity to create a destination where food, sports, cinema and social activities come together under one roof”, says Sven Mattsson, Chair of the Board at O’Learys Group.
In addition to O’Learys’ classic Boston-inspired menu, the new venue will offer activities such as bowling, darts, billiards, karaoke and arcade games, as well as live sports shown on big screens. The unit will also include flexible spaces for conferences, meetings and corporate events, together with a large outdoor terrace facing the arena area.
“We continuously look for ways to enhance the visitor experience, increase the attractiveness of our locations and optimize the use of our real estate portfolio. This partnership is a natural fit. The concept complements our core cinema business perfectly and supports our shared ambition to offer guests an all-round entertainment experience”, says Eddy Duquenne, CEO of Kinepolis Group.
The new establishment will become O’Learys’ second venue in the Netherlands and the chain’s 16th venue outside the Nordics, marking an important step in the international expansion.
“International expansion is an important part of our growth journey, and the Netherlands is a market where we see strong potential for the O’Learys concept. With Kinepolis as franchisee and partner, we look forward to a long-term collaboration and to bringing our eatertainment experience to even more guests outside the Nordics. We see the venue in Enschede as a starting point to something bigger”, says Mattias Lamberg, Chief Business Expansion Officer at O’Learys Group.
Ämnen
Kategorier
Regioner
About O’Learys
O’Learys is a Swedish international franchise chain founded in Gothenburg in 1988. Today, the brand has more than 100 locations worldwide, offering eatertainment experiences that combine live sports, social activities and American-inspired food in a welcoming setting.
O’Learys is part of O’Learys Group, which also owns the restaurant brand Harrys and the karaoke concept Sing Sing Karaoke. Across its three brands, O’Learys Group has more than 110 locations worldwide.
More information is available at www.olearysgroup.com and www.olearys.com.
Contact O’Learys
O’Learys Group
press@olearysgroup.com
About Kinepolis
Kinepolis Group NV is a leading international cinema operator, active across Europe and North America and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. The Group's portfolio of premium cinema brands includes Kinepolis in Europe, Landmark Cinemas in Canada, and MJR Theatres and Emagine in the United States.
Founded in 1997 and publicly listed since 1998, Kinepolis builds on a cinema heritage dating back to the late 1960s and has grown into a reference in the cinema exhibition industry.
The Group combines continuous operational optimization with a strong focus on customer experience. In addition to its core exhibition activities, Kinepolis is active in film distribution, B2B events, screen advertising and real estate management, supporting a diversified and integrated business model.
Kinepolis operates a network of 122 cinemas, representing 1,314 screens and more than 220,000 seats, across Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, Canada and the United States. Supported by more than 5,000 employees, the Group delivers unforgettable entertainment experiences to millions of visitors each year.
More information is available at www.kinepolis.com/corporate.
Contact Kinepolis
Kinepolis Press Office
+32 (0)9 241 00 16
pressoffice@kinepolis.com
