All Azzurri Group articles – Page 2
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EventsFuture trends, AI, robotics and loyalty at Hostech 2025
Leading hospitality brands reveal the strategies, technologies and investment priorities shaping the future of guest experience next month
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InterviewsZizzi focuses on premium experience and measured expansion strategy
The casual dining Italian brand is entering 2025 with strong momentum, supported by brand refresh initiatives, menu innovation and enhanced loyalty engagement
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EventsSustainability now a business imperative for sector leaders
Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have – it’s now a critical factor in investment decisions, brand positioning, and long-term business resilience, leading operators told Planet Peach’s Sustainability Summit
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NewsRoark Capital to acquire Dave’s Hot Chicken
The private equity firm, which acquired Subway last year, has reportedly signed a deal to acquired Dave’s for roughly $1bn (£800m)
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NewsAzzurri Group continues to reduce carbon output
The Ask Italian and Zizzi operator’s fourth annual Sustainable Dining Report highlights significant progress in its efforts, including a 7% reduction in carbon emissions
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Analysis & InsightMCA introduces: Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave’s launched in London on 7 December and “has massively exceeded expectations” ever since, fuelled by social media fame and a reputation for incredible chicken - with a serious kick. MCA visits the brand’s debut site on Shaftesbury Avenue
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InterviewsAzzurri Group: ‘We’re starting the year on the front foot’
CEO Steve Holmes speaks to MCA about the transition to a hospitality investment platform, the “massive” opportunities for Boojum and Dave’s Hot Chicken, and why there will always be a place for casual dining
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NewsAzzurri Group delivers transformational year
The group achieved an 18% increase in revenue to £303.1m for the year ended 30 June 2024, while successfully transitioning from a pure-play restaurant operator to a hospitality investment platform
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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