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== History ==
== History ==
The company opened its first venue in [[Glasgow]] in 2013. Its second venue opened the following year in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|last=Rodger|first=Hannah|date=2016-08-29|title=Glasgow Means Business: Stephen and Carina Walsh of Geek Retreat|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/opinion/14710106.glasgow-means-business-stephen-and-carina-walsh-of-geek-retreat/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Glasgow Times|language=en}}</ref> It joined the [[British Franchise Association]] in 2021.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Geek Retreat|url=https://www.thebfa.org/franchise-directory/geek-retreat/|access-date=2021-11-04|website=British Franchise Association|language=en-GB}}</ref> In June 2021, it had 27 venues.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-03|title=Geek Retreat ‘on track’ to open 60 new stores by end of 2021|url=https://www.retailsector.co.uk/617752-geek-retreat-on-track-to-open-60-new-stores-by-end-of-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref>They applied for a liquidation of the company in November 2022, which is currently being resolved as of January 2023.<ref>https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC528634/filing-history</ref><ref>https://www.creditman.co.uk/company-notices/company/SC528634</ref>
The company opened its first venue in [[Glasgow]] in 2013. Its second venue opened the following year in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|last=Rodger|first=Hannah|date=2016-08-29|title=Glasgow Means Business: Stephen and Carina Walsh of Geek Retreat|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/opinion/14710106.glasgow-means-business-stephen-and-carina-walsh-of-geek-retreat/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-08|website=Glasgow Times|language=en}}</ref> It joined the [[British Franchise Association]] in 2021.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Geek Retreat|url=https://www.thebfa.org/franchise-directory/geek-retreat/|access-date=2021-11-04|website=British Franchise Association|language=en-GB}}</ref> In June 2021, it had 27 venues.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-03|title=Geek Retreat ‘on track’ to open 60 new stores by end of 2021|url=https://www.retailsector.co.uk/617752-geek-retreat-on-track-to-open-60-new-stores-by-end-of-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref>They applied for a liquidation of the company in November 2022, which is currently being resolved as of April 2023.<ref>https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC528634/filing-history</ref><ref>https://www.creditman.co.uk/company-notices/company/SC528634</ref>


== Business model ==
== Business model ==
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*[[Dumfries]], opened July 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-07-20|title=Geek Retreat Unveils New Store in Dumfries|url=https://www.rli.uk.com/geek-retreat-unveils-new-store-in-dumfries/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Retail & Leisure International|language=en-GB|archive-date=2021-07-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720112317/https://www.rli.uk.com/geek-retreat-unveils-new-store-in-dumfries/}}</ref> (now closed)
*[[Dumfries]], opened July 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-07-20|title=Geek Retreat Unveils New Store in Dumfries|url=https://www.rli.uk.com/geek-retreat-unveils-new-store-in-dumfries/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Retail & Leisure International|language=en-GB|archive-date=2021-07-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720112317/https://www.rli.uk.com/geek-retreat-unveils-new-store-in-dumfries/}}</ref> (now closed)
*[[Exeter]], opened May 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vowles|first=Charlotte|date=2021-07-16|title=Shop obsessed with geek culture opens this weekend|url=https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/shop-obsessed-geek-culture-opens-5656420|access-date=2021-11-04|website=DevonLive|language=en|archive-date=2021-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716061852/https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/shop-obsessed-geek-culture-opens-5656420|url-status=live}}</ref> (now closed)
*[[Exeter]], opened May 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vowles|first=Charlotte|date=2021-07-16|title=Shop obsessed with geek culture opens this weekend|url=https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/shop-obsessed-geek-culture-opens-5656420|access-date=2021-11-04|website=DevonLive|language=en|archive-date=2021-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716061852/https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/shop-obsessed-geek-culture-opens-5656420|url-status=live}}</ref> (now closed)
*Galashiels (now closed)
*Lancaster (now closed)
*[[Lincoln, England|Lincoln]], opened August 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last=Verney|first=Joseph|date=2021-10-14|title=Hidden gem: Gamers meet at inclusive Geek Retreat Lincoln|url=https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2021/10/hidden-gem-gamers-meet-at-inclusive-geek-retreat-lincoln/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The Lincolnite|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211014180418/https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2021/10/hidden-gem-gamers-meet-at-inclusive-geek-retreat-lincoln/}}</ref> (now closed)
*[[Lincoln, England|Lincoln]], opened August 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last=Verney|first=Joseph|date=2021-10-14|title=Hidden gem: Gamers meet at inclusive Geek Retreat Lincoln|url=https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2021/10/hidden-gem-gamers-meet-at-inclusive-geek-retreat-lincoln/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-04|website=The Lincolnite|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211014180418/https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2021/10/hidden-gem-gamers-meet-at-inclusive-geek-retreat-lincoln/}}</ref> (now closed)
*[[London]] Camberwell<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|last=Freeman|first=John|date=2021-06-02|title=Geek Retreat expands stores across the UK with future plans for European roll-out|url=https://downthetubes.net/?p=127609|access-date=2021-11-08|website=downthetubes.net|language=en-GB}}</ref> (now closed)
*[[London]] Camberwell<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|last=Freeman|first=John|date=2021-06-02|title=Geek Retreat expands stores across the UK with future plans for European roll-out|url=https://downthetubes.net/?p=127609|access-date=2021-11-08|website=downthetubes.net|language=en-GB}}</ref> (now closed)
*London Sutton (now closed)
*[[Loughborough]], opened February 2022 (now closed)
*[[Loughborough]], opened February 2022 (now closed)
*[[Middlesbrough]], opened January 2020<ref>{{Cite web|last=Welford|first=Joanne|date=2020-01-21|title=Dedicated 'geek' culture cafe chain opening in Middlesbrough|url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/dedicated-geek-cafe-opening-middlesbrough-17603088|access-date=2021-11-08|website=TeessideLive|language=en}}</ref> (now closed)
*[[Middlesbrough]], opened January 2020<ref>{{Cite web|last=Welford|first=Joanne|date=2020-01-21|title=Dedicated 'geek' culture cafe chain opening in Middlesbrough|url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/dedicated-geek-cafe-opening-middlesbrough-17603088|access-date=2021-11-08|website=TeessideLive|language=en}}</ref> (now closed)

Revision as of 18:05, 9 April 2023

Geek Retreat is a chain of franchised combined shops and board game cafés in the United Kingdom.[1][2] The venues offer food, drink, and have various items for sale, while also providing a space to play board games, console games and trading card games.[3] The venues also hold regular events.[4]

History

The company opened its first venue in Glasgow in 2013. Its second venue opened the following year in Newcastle upon Tyne.[5] It joined the British Franchise Association in 2021.[6] In June 2021, it had 27 venues.[7]They applied for a liquidation of the company in November 2022, which is currently being resolved as of April 2023.[8][9]

Business model

The individual venues are franchised. Entry is free and guests are asked to purchase food and drink.[10]

Locations

Past Locations

References

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  2. ^ "Geek Retreat rolls the dice on smaller town stores". BBC News. 2021-07-26. Archived from the original on 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
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  6. ^ a b "Geek Retreat". British Franchise Association. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  7. ^ "Geek Retreat 'on track' to open 60 new stores by end of 2021". 2021-06-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC528634/filing-history
  9. ^ https://www.creditman.co.uk/company-notices/company/SC528634
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  11. ^ Scott, Jenna (2022-04-01). "Aberdeen game store aims to provide a 'safe space' for minority groups". AberdeenLive. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
  12. ^ "Wednesday Yugioh at Geek Retreat Barnsley! – Geek Retreat UK". geek-retreat.uk. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  13. ^ Barrett, Fay (2021-08-10). "Newlyweds open disability inclusive Geek Retreat in Bedford". Bedford Independent. Archived from the original on 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  14. ^ Harrigan, Joe (2021-06-10). "'Geek culture' comics and video games cafe comes to Blackburn". Lancashire Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2021-06-11. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  15. ^ Ferris, Mick (2021-05-17). "Ground-breaking service supports Essex adults with learning disabilities into paid employment". Yellow Advertiser. Archived from the original on 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  16. ^ "Harrogate's Geek Retreat to create autism-friendly space". The Stray Ferret. 2021-09-23. Archived from the original on 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  17. ^ Key, Alys (2021-06-02). "Geek Retreat confirms high street expansion plans are on track". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-11-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ^ Mclaughlin, Charlotte (2021-10-22). "First look inside Ipswich's new Geek Retreat games cafe". Ipswich Star. Archived from the original on 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  19. ^ Collis, Emily (2021-02-13). "Geek Retreat new gaming store opening in Kidderminster". Kidderminster Shuttle. Retrieved 2021-11-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ Jones, Becky (2021-04-03). "See inside new city centre shop Geek Retreat". LeicestershireLive. Archived from the original on 2021-04-03. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  21. ^ "Shazam! Take a look at the superhero transformation of Llandudno's old post office". North Wales Pioneer. Archived from the original on 2020-08-04. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  22. ^ a b Freeman, John (2021-06-02). "Geek Retreat expands stores across the UK with future plans for European roll-out". downthetubes.net. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  23. ^ "Geek Retreat to open branch in Motherwell". Glasgow World. 2019-11-11. Retrieved 2021-11-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ "Geek Retreat confirms plans to open new Barons Quay store next month". Northwich Guardian. Archived from the original on 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  25. ^ "Portsmouth sees opening of new card and tabletop gaming store and cafe Geek Retreat". www.portsmouth.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2021-08-01. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
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  28. ^ Abbott, Caroline (2022-01-25). "'Geek culture' cafe coming to Devon". DevonLive. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  29. ^ Morwood, Ryan (2021-05-12). "New gaming community hub in Cornwall gives players a place to 'geek out'". Falmouth Packet. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  30. ^ "Luxury boutique and board game cafe among new Wakefield businesses opening for the first time as lockdown easing continues". www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2021-04-12. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  31. ^ Echo, Liverpool (2019-11-28). "An autism friendly 'Geek Retreat' for comic and gaming fans trials in Merseyside". Liverpool Echo. Archived from the original on 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  32. ^ Reader, Jane (2020-10-19). "Attention all geeks: Retailer Geek Retreat plans to open a store in Bournemouth". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2021-11-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  33. ^ "Trader of the Week: 'I wish this place had been in Bradford when I was a kid'". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2020-10-29. Archived from the original on 2020-11-06. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  34. ^ Green, Lucie (2021-11-03). "Magical cosplay fun and all round geekness at grand launch of new Daventry business". Daventry Express. Archived from the original on 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  35. ^ "Geek Retreat Unveils New Store in Dumfries". Retail & Leisure International. 2021-07-20. Archived from the original on 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  36. ^ Vowles, Charlotte (2021-07-16). "Shop obsessed with geek culture opens this weekend". DevonLive. Archived from the original on 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  37. ^ Verney, Joseph (2021-10-14). "Hidden gem: Gamers meet at inclusive Geek Retreat Lincoln". The Lincolnite. Archived from the original on 2021-10-14. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  38. ^ Welford, Joanne (2020-01-21). "Dedicated 'geek' culture cafe chain opening in Middlesbrough". TeessideLive. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  39. ^ Odell, Carly (2020-10-16). "Take a look inside the brand new gaming cafe opening in Northampton TODAY". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-11-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  40. ^ Pinchess, Lynette (2019-11-20). "Geek Retreat to open in the city - with appearance by Star Wars actor". NottinghamshireLive. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  41. ^ Mulligan, Simon (2021-10-06). "Geek Retreat shop launches in town centre". St Helens Star. Archived from the original on 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
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