All Azzurri Group articles
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken hosts ‘secret’ pop-up
The viral Los Angeles-based QSR chain, which is being brought to the UK as part of a deal with the Azzurri Group, will be making an appearance in a car park in Shoreditch next week
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NewsAzzurri Group appoints new tech director
Jim Hingston has joined as its new digital and technology director, replacing Joel Robinson who will continue in his role as founder and CTO of the group’s data platform Openr.
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NewsCoco Di Mama launches retail range in Sainsbury’s
The Azzurri Group brand has begun a nationwide partnership with the retailer which will see six premium Italian-inspired baguettes listed in more than 650 Sainsbury’s stores
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NewsAzzurri Group and Stonegate to share data vision
Joel Robinson, digital and technology director at Azzurri will share the vision for the group’s innovative new tech start-up Openr, and how it’s working at Stonegate, Coco Di Mama and Dave’s Hot Chicken
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Analysis & InsightThe keys to loyalty scheme success
From the launches of PizzaExpress Club and Pret Perks to Wagamama’s more recent Soul Club, MCA writer Simon Brooke investigates what makes for a solid loyalty proposition, and why there’s scope for even more growth in this space
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InterviewsDave’s Hot Chicken: What’s the secret sauce?
As another American QSR concept enters the UK as part of an agreement with Azzurri Group, MCA examines what will make the Nashville-style hot chicken brand stand out from a competitive crowd
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NewsAzzurri Group to bring Dave’s Hot Chicken to UK
The group plans to open 60 units of the California-based concept in the UK and Ireland, with the first to open in London by Q1 2025
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InterviewsAzzurri: ‘2024 will get stronger as the headwinds dissipate’
CEO Steve Holmes discusses the ASK and Zizzi operator’s full year results and prospects for the year ahead, with growth from Coco di Mama and Boojum
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NewsAzzurri Group delivers revenue growth across brands
The ASK Italian and Zizzi operator has seen a 9.3% increase in revenues, and is continuing to invest at record levels with £22.2m of capital investment in 2023
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InterviewsBoojum: ‘We’re confident the brand will resonate’
Founder David Maxwell speaks to MCA about the underpenetrated Mexican fast casual category and having a great partner in Azzurri Group as Boojum gears up for UK expansion
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NewsBoojum to open first site in mainland UK
The Ireland-based fast casual chain, which was acquired by Azzurri Group last year, plans to open 25 stores over the next five years
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NewsAzzurri Group to test bidders’ appetite next year
The ASK Italian and Coco di Mama operator, which is owned by Towerbrook Capital Partners, has begun talks with investment bankers according to Sky News
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NewsBoojum actively seeking sites in GB
The fast casual Mexican-inspired chain, which was acquired by Azzurri Group earlier this summer, is on the lookout for sites in Great Britain as it opens its 15th store in Ireland
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NewsAzzurri Group acquires Mexican chain Boojum
The restaurant group has acquired a controlling interest in Ireland-based Mexican fast-casual dining chain Boojum, from Renatus Capital Partners, and plans to bring the brand to Great Britain
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InterviewsAzzurri: ’Sector qualifications too concerned with filleting fish’
Hospitality courses should better reflect the array of skills required to work across the sector, Azzurri Group CEO Steve Holmes argues
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InterviewsAzzurri strives to ‘serve better’ for people and planet
Head of responsible business Claudia Candiotto speaks to MCA about the Ask and Zizzi operator’s ambitious new sustainability strategy, Recipe for a Better Future
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NewsCoco di Mama to make regional debut in Reading
Coco di Mama will open its first store outside London in Reading on 10 February, as it looks to accelerate expansion and build a nationwide presence
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NewsAzzurri Group unveils new sustainable dining strategy
The Recipe for a Better Future report sets out the goals of providing carbon labelling and making 65% of dishes low carbon options
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NewsCoco di Mama looks to build nationwide presence
Commercial brand director Sara McKennedy discussed expansion through retail, franchising, and delivery at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference last week
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InterviewsHopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 2)
As the hospitality sector comes to the end of another year filled with challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year in a special series of articles this week, which today features Azzurri Group, Mitchells & Butlers and Caffè Nero UK