All Azzurri Group articles – Page 9
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Analysis & InsightVital part to play
The last fortnight has seen two deals in the UK’s food-to-go sector, which I believe will mark the start of a period of M&A and consolidation across the category, as more investors and companies look to take advantage of a market that is outperforming the wider eating-out industry
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IRC plans SSP/My Pasta Bar link up
Individual Restaurant Company plans to open more sites under the fast-casual concept My Pasta Bar in conjunction with SSP
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Zizzi scales back staff perks in response to NLW
The Azzurri Group has confirmed changes to staff benefits in its Zizzi business as part of a “comprehensive review” prompted by the introduction of the National Living Wage.
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Coco di Mama secures Victoria site
Coco di Mama has secured its first site in south west London, after acquiring a site in Victoria
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IRC eyes My Pasta Bar expansion
Individual Restaurant Company (IRC) plans to roll out its My Pasta Bar concept
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Coco di Mama up to 10
Coco di Mama, the Azzurri Group-owned, quick-service Italian concept, will open two sites next month in the City
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New Zizzi menu features vegan mozzarella
Italian restaurant chain, Zizzi, has expanded its allergen offering with the addition of a new vegan mozzarella alternative, Mozzarisella, along with a range of non-gluten containing dishes and a vegan dessert.
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Analysis & InsightTraining day for a new golden generation
Many of the leading lights of today’s eating and drinking out sector consider themselves the products of a golden age of training, in which the future development of the individual was considered as important as short-term gains to the business. But, has that culture of personal development filtered through to the current generation?
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NewsCDG’s Richards named Retailers’ Retailer
Steve Richards, the driving force behind development and growth of the Casual Dining Group, has been singled out by his peers as the stand-out individual in the eating-out and drinking-out market
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Holmes: Zizzi can get to 250 sites
Stephen Holmes, chief executive at Azzurri Group, has told M&C that he believes there is scope for the company’s Zizzi brand to reach 250 sites in the UK & Ireland
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ASK secures Spur O2 site
ASK Italian, the Azzurri Group-owned brand, is set to open a further flagship site in London, after securing the Spur site at The O2, Greenwich
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Coco di Mama grows pipeline
Coco di Mama, the Azzurri Group-owned, quick-service Italian concept, has lined up a further four sites in London
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Analysis & Insight
The empire grabs back
The debut last year of YO! to Go and the upcoming launch of a grab and go format by Carluccio’s highlights the fact that the sector’s established companies are set to fight back, challenging the existing coffee shop/café model in the process
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Carluccio’s to launch grab and go format
Carluccio’s is to follow YO! Sushi and the Azzurri Group into the grab and go market with the launch of Via Carluccio’s
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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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NewsLivingbridge acquires stake in Le Bistrot Pierre
Livingbridge has acquired a significant minority stake in Le Bistrot Pierre, in a deal that is thought to value the 14-strong chain at c£22m
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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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Walia swaps Dishoom for ASK
Raman Walia has left all-day Indian café concept Dishoom to join ASK Italian.
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Analysis & Insight
BDO: Expect rise in secondary brands
A rise in secondary brands, the end of tips and the increasing popularity of IPO as exit route, are all in the top 10 predictions for 2016 in BDO’s annual end of year Restaurant & Bars Report.