All ASK Italian articles – Page 8
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Analysis & InsightLittle and large
The Azzurri Group has done a canny bit of business acquiring the fast-casual concept Coco Di Mama, while Costa has decided to follow rival Starbucks’ route in looking to enhance its food offer through a partnership with a smaller complimentary brand. Mark Wingett asks if it is time for more sector companies to seek new partnerships and add further strings to their bows.
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NewsRandall takes stake in Azzurri Group
High-profile chef Theo Randall has taken an unspecified minority stake in the Azzurri Group, which owns ASK Italian and Zizzi
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OpinionYoung's at heart of M&A theory
There has been movement in the acquisitions market, talk of a flotation and likely responses to the market rent-only option (MRO) recently, and Dominic Walsh thinks there may be more on the horizon
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NewsZizzi secures Westfield London site
Zizzi, the Azzurri Group-owned chain, has secured a site in Westfield London
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InterviewsFive-minute interview: Steve Holmes – Ask/Zizzi
M&C Report takes five minutes to talk to Steve Holmes, chief executive of The Azzurri Group, owner of ASK Italian and Zizzi, about securing good sites, the challenge of recruiting good staff and cooking pasta in a kettle!
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NewsAzzurri to add to 20 to ASK and Zizzi
The Azzurri Group, owner of ASK Italian and Zizzi Restaurants, plans to add 20 restaurants in the next year with a focus on the southeast
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NewsASK appoints new marketing director
ASK Italian has promoted Corinne Prior from its head of marketing to marketing director after the departure of Catherine Salloux
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NewsOperators on Q1 trading
Operators including Azzurri Group, Bill’s, Cote, New World Trading Company, Pho and Leon give their views on how trading has gone over the first three months of the year
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News
Wagamama, Greene King and New Inventive Leisure scoop MIDAS awards
Restaurant and bar operators have been recognised for their innovative food in the annual Menu Innovation and Development (Midas) Awards
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NewsASK introduces sourdough pizza range
As part of ASK Italian’s #AllAboutTheBase campaign to launch its new spring menu, the brand has introduced a pizza range on a new sourdough base
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NewsGondola becomes Azzurri Group
Gondola, the parent company of the Bridgepoint-backed ASK Italian and Zizzi chains, is set to be renamed Azzurri Group
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NewsASK strengthens pipeline
ASK Italian has said it plans to open five sites in total by this summer, after opening the doors to its flagship Manchester restaurant
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NewsASK to focus on city centres
ASK Italian, the Bridgepoint-backed Italian restaurant, is to focus its expansion plans on city centres where it is “unrepresented”, according to CEO Stephen Holmes speaking at the Casual Dining show
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News
Huge potential for both ASK and Zizzi
ASK Italian and Zizzi chief executive Steve Holmes has told M&C Report that there is huge potential for both brands
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NewsEBITDA up 21.1% at ASK and Zizzi
ASK Italian and Zizzi, the Bridgepoint-owned restaurant chains, have reported a 21.1% rise in EBITDA to £17.6m in the 28 weeks to 11 January
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NewsGiggling Squid plans to strengthen management team
Giggling Squid is to strengthen its management team as its gears up for further growth, with the appointment of a finance director and operations director
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 10-11 January
A round-up of the relevant national and selected local press from the weekend
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NewsFY sales up 5.5% at Gondola
Gondola Group has reported a 5.5% increase in sales across its restaurant estate in the year to 29 June 2014 to £579.3m
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News
ASK secures Giggling Squid site
Giggling Squid has sold the Maidstone site it acquired a year ago but never opened, to ASK Italian, after receiving “an offer we couldn’t refuse”
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Analysis & InsightDeal of the year can’t be topped
Dominic Walsh reveals the outstanding M&A deal and gives us a rundown of the companies and individuals that deserve awards for their achievements this year