All Pizza Pilgrims articles
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘The basics will never change’
Co-founder Thom Elliot speaks to MCA about relaunching food-to-go concept Slice, going international, and the “plenty of opportunities” remaining in the UK, as the business appoints advisors to explore its strategic and investment options
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NewsPizza Pilgrims appoints advisors to assess strategic options
The Neapolitan-inspired pizzeria brand has had unsolicited conversations with trade operators, international hospitality partners, global food service providers and financial institutions about its next steps
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Flight Club, Afrikana, Pizza Pilgrims, Lina Stores, and more
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Black Sheep Coffee, Punch Pubs, Pizza Pilgrims and Sunday in Brooklyn
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘People haven’t abandoned eating out’
The Neapolitan pizza group’s cover like-for-likes are up on 2019 levels, with both eat-in and delivery sales holding up strongly as it reports record revenue, co-founder Thom Elliot tells MCA
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NewsPizza Pilgrims gears up for Scottish and Welsh debuts
The pizzeria group is opening a further four sites this calender year, in Euston, King’s Cross, Cardiff and Edinburgh, as it reports revenues of £28.7m for 2023
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Analysis & InsightPizza Pilgrims: ‘It’s about delivering our vision with tech as the driver’
Finance director Sophie Gilchriest discussed the pizzeria group’s in-house business intelligence system at MCA’s Hostech, telling delegates how it leans into AI and drives happier teams
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Analysis & InsightThe pizza market in 2023: ‘It’s too crowded’
MCA explores the up-and-coming brands looking to take on the dominant pizza chains, the potential for new innovation to dethrone Neapolitan as the leading trendsetter, and the thoughts of former Fulham Shore boss David Page on how the landscape has changed
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Chopstix, Bunsik, Pizza Pilgrims, Manahatta and more
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NewsPizza Pilgrims in strong position to grow
The restaurant group wants to “own the pizza agenda” by leading on menu innovation, marketing, and pizzeria fit-outs
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘The business is overall in good shape’
The 22-strong chain is trading ahead of expectations, with a focus on menu innovation and new sites both within and outside London, co-founder Thom Elliot tells MCA
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Turtle Bay, Pizza Pilgrims, Empire Empire, and more
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Pizza Pilgrims, Leon, 200 Degrees, and more
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InterviewsRising Star: Pizza Pilgrims’ Kathy Garrill drives both profit and positivity
As part of a series profiling the Rising Star finalists for the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, MCA hears why Pizza Pilgrims’ Kathy Garrill has helped the business stand out in a crowded market
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NewsPizza Pilgrims launches ‘Nutelleria’ concept
The London pizzeria chain will launch a £1 espresso bar and Nutella-themed dessert concept at its Kingly Court restaurant later this month
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NewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘Pizza in the post was a big driver for expansion’
Speaking at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference, head of marketing Ruth Carpenter spoke about building the brand outside London
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NewsOcean Basket prepares for UK growth
The South African casual dining concept, which has over 200 restaurants in 16 countries, is gearing up to expand in the UK, CEO Grace Harding said
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NewsPromotion for Pizza Pilgrims’ Charlie Warren
The Imbiba-baked pizza restaurant group has promoted Warren from senior managing partner to head of operations
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Analysis & Insight‘TikTok has completely transformed our business’
Pho, Pizza Pilgrims and Turtle Bay tell Hostech how social media marketing has changed how they interact with customers and build loyalty
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NewsHow social media can ease recruitment crisis
Libby Andrews of Pho will tell Hostech how the brand’s viral recruitment vidoes on TikTok have helped it tap into a younger segment of the workforce