Kinepolis and O'Learys are joining forces to open a new eatertainment venue at Kinepolis Enschede. The 2500 m² O'Learys establishment, which Kinepolis will operate via a franchise agreement, combines fine dining, live sports, social activities, and a spacious outdoor terrace. This creates a unique destination where visitors can enjoy a complete recreational experience. The opening is scheduled for December 2026.
O'Learys Enschede joins Kinepolis Enschede. The location, situated next to De Grolsch Veste, the home of FC Twente, fits perfectly with O'Learys and its focus on sports, food, and social entertainment.
“We are very pleased to announce this new partnership with Kinepolis, with O'Learys Enschede as our first joint location. Kinepolis is a strong partner with a clear focus on experience, and together we see a great opportunity to create a destination where food, sports, movies, and social activities come together under one roof,” said Sven Mattsson, Chairman of the Board of Management of O'Learys Group.
In addition to O'Leary's classic, Boston-inspired menu, the new location offers activities such as bowling, darts, billiards, karaoke, and arcade games, as well as live sports broadcasts on large screens. The venue also features flexible spaces for conferences, meetings, and corporate events, with a large outdoor terrace overlooking the arena area.
“We are constantly looking for ways to improve the visitor experience, increase the attractiveness of our locations, and make optimal use of our real estate. This collaboration feels like a logical step. The concept perfectly complements our cinema business and supports our shared ambition to offer guests an all-round entertainment experience,” said Eddy Duquenne, CEO of Kinepolis Group.
The new branch will be the second O'Learys location in the Netherlands and the sixteenth outside Scandinavia. As such, it marks an important milestone in the chain's international expansion.
“International expansion is an important part of our growth strategy, and the Netherlands is a market where we see great potential for the O'Learys concept. With Kinepolis as a franchisee and partner, we look forward to a long-term collaboration and to offering our 'eatertainment' experience to even more guests outside Scandinavia. We view the location in Enschede as a starting point for something bigger,” says Mattias Lamberg, Chief Business Expansion Officer at O'Learys Group.
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