All PizzaExpress articles – Page 19
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PizzaExpress sets out Delivered openings timetable
PizzaExpress has set out the opening timetable for the first three standalone sites under its new Delivered format
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OpinionThe Neapolitan don
After an underwhelming start in the UK, in the hands of Handley Amos, Neapolitan pizza chain Rossopomodoro has begun to expand steadily thanks to a menu overhaul and link-up with John Lewis. Joe Lutrario reports
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Land Sec & Crown JV acquires Oxford’s Castle Quarter
The Westgate Oxford Alliance, a joint venture between Land Securities and The Crown Estate, has acquired the Castle Quarter, Oxford for £47.2m
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Young become Aubaine CEO
Aubaine has appointed Nick Young, formally operations director at Spirit Pub Company and PizzaExpress, as its new UK chief executive
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PizzaExpress in talks to acquire Firezza
PizzaExpress, the Hony Capital-backed group, is in talks to acquire Firezza, the London-based, upscale pizza delivery chain
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NewsPizzaExpress builds Delivered pipeline
PizzaExpress has begun to build a pipeline for its new standalone delivery format Delivered, with five sites already lined up for the concept
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Analysis & InsightWho will blink first?
It felt like the majority of the sector was running to a standstill last year as it continued to wait to fully reap the rewards of the hard yards put in post downturn. The sobering thought is that it looks like the industry will have to provide more of the same over the next 12-18 months to stay ahead
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NewsAzzurri appoints new MD for ASK
The Azzurri Group, operator of Zizzi and Coco di Mama, has appointed Harry Heeley, formerly of the National Trust, as the new managing director of its ASK Italian brand, M&C understands.
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Revolution strengthens food team
Revolution Bars Group has announced the creation of three new group management positions in its catering team
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Sugarman swaps PizzaExpress for CDG
Juliet Sugarman has stepped down as head of international marketing at PizzaExpress to join the Casual Dining Group
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NewsRetailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards 2016 finalists announced
The finalists for next year’s Retailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards (RROTY) have been revealed, with the Bridgepoint-backed Azzurri Group leading the list of nominees, closely followed by Wagamama
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Opinion
Rebuilding Strada
A year on from acquiring the 44-strong Strada business, owner Hugh Osmond and new operations director Tom James talk about going back to basics, putting the foundations in for future growth, new concepts, property and acquisitions. Mark Wingett reports
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NewsDomino’s to re-examine restaurant move
Domino’s is set to again dip its toe into the restaurant sector, after submitting plans to open a restaurant and takeaway site in Kent
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NewsNando’s Nelson to become MOD Pizza UK’s CEO
John Nelson, current operations director at Nando’s, is to become the chief executive of MOD Pizza UK
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OpinionGym buddies
With the opening of the vast German Gymnasium in King’s Cross as well as a revamp of a number of its most recognisable sites, D&D London has smartened up its act, says Stefan Chomka
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Analysis & InsightAzzurri hails transformational year
The Azzurri Group, operator of ASK, Zizzi and Coco di Mama, has hailed 2015 as a transformational 12 months for the group, after reporting a 16.5% increase in EBITDA to £31.8m for the year to 28 June
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Analysis & Insight
Sector snapshot: Turning investors’ heads
The proliferation of the eating-out sector is attracting increased interest from investors, but gaining their attention and cash requires more than just a great idea, four leading investors have revealed
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FreeFrom eating out award winners revealed
Independent operators dominated the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards for gluten- and dairy-free restaurants, pubs and cafes
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Opinion
The grill seeker
In the face of competition, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, the original better burger concept could have become the forgotten man of the sector. But chief executive Alasdair Murdoch and his team have refreshed the company and are ready to push on. Mark Wingett reports
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NewsCote named best big restaurant company at R200 awards
Cote won Restaurant Operator of the year (over 20 sites) at the R200 awards last night with Dishoom picking up two awards and PizzaExpress founder Peter Boizot winning the lifetime achievement gong.