All Azzurri Group articles
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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
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InterviewsAzzurri Group: ‘We remain committed to delivering value’
The Zizzi, Coco di Mama, and Ask Italian operator is looking to evolve all three brands, CEO Steve Holmes tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightAzzurri Group recovery driven by omnichannel approach
The group is renewing its focus on improving and expanding the proposition, through operational efficiencies, delivery, loyalty, and digital
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NewsIn pictures: Original Zizzi’s undergoes refresh
The refubishment of the restaurant in Chiswick, which now features artwork inspired by the surrounding area, forms part of the rollout of the brand’s new look
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NewsZizzi to launch new loyalty platform
Zillionaire’s Club will reward customers each time they visit its restaurants, use click and collect or purchase Zizzi for delivery. There are also plans to link it to the brand’s retail products.
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NewsIn pictures: ASK Italian's new community concept restaurant
Learnings from the revamped restaurant in Horsham will be rolled out to other ASK Italian sites in the coming year.
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NewsCoco di Mama travels same road as Leon and Pret
As it continues to diversify away from its central London heartland, the Azzurri Group brand is trialling a pasta counter at Roadchef’s Norton Canes service area, and looking at various other opportunities in airports, train stations and commuter towns, MD Jim Attwood told MCA
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NewsCoco di Mama to make travel hub debut
The trial with Roadchef marks the next step in an evolution for the brand, which has diversified into new sales channels during the pandemic