All Azzurri Group articles
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken lines up three more
Openings are now confirmed for Leicester, Sheffield, and Bristol, as the Nashville-style chicken concept pushes towards 60 sites in the UK
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken appoints European business development director
The appointment of Léa Ghanem, who previously spent several years with Starbucks, comes as the Nashville-style chicken brand looks to expand across Europe following its success in the UK
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NewsBoojum announces ‘biggest menu change in its history’
The Mexican QSR chain is introducing eight new ‘chef curated signature dishes’ to its menu alongside that it says are ‘designed to make ordering faster and easier than ever’
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NewsAzzurri: ‘Dave’s Hot Chicken has totally smashed our expectations’
The viral fried chicken brand’s recent free sliders promotion proved so popular it led police to temporarily close the group’s sites in London, Manchester and Birmingham, according to Azzurri CEO Steve Holmes
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NewsAzzurri builds ‘ambitious pipeline’ for Dave’s Hot Chicken
The casual dining and QSR operator reported stable revenue at £303.1m, and EBITDA slightly down to £30.2m after making significant investments into the fast-growing fried chicken category
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NewsRestaurant Conference returns in one week
Leaders from Azzurri Group, Fulham Shore, Bill’s, The Evolv Collection, JKS, KFC and Wahaca are among the headline speakers
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InterviewsAzzurri Group’s Steve Holmes: ‘We can change prices five times a day if we want to’
Azzurri’s in-house data platform Openr has eased the impact of food and drink inflation while making menu changes simplier and smoother
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Amalfi, Humble Grape, Bullgogi, and more
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NewsBoojum intends to continue UK expansion despite closures
With a clear roadmap in place and support from Azzurri, the Mexican chain said it has a pipeline in place - following recent closures of three stores in the UK
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NewsCoco di Mama expands retail footprint with Tesco launch
Azzurri’s Italian food-to-go brand is accelerating its push into retail, marking a major step in the brand’s shift from FTG operator to omnichannel business
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InterviewsAzzurri Group: ‘Dave’s Hot Chicken is the perfect opportunity to push into Europe’
The successful precedent set by other US QSR brands, and the popularity of Dave’s Hot Chicken in the UK, gives Azzurri the confidence to dip its toe into international waters, CEO Steve Holmes tells MCA
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Event NewsInnovation Conference 2025: Agility, platforms and training
The event on 9 October will showcase how brands including PizzaExpress, Popeyes, Gail’s, Azzurri and Heineken are using innovation to fuel growth
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Event NewsExclusive insights to be shared at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
AlixPartners will set out the financial landscape of the restaurant sector, while Lumina Intelligence will exclusively preview its new Restaurant Market Report, at the event on 13 November
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken launches in Manchester
The QSR concept will expand further in the North, with its Manchester opening contributing to a 37% increase in visitor numbers
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Heartwood, Pick & Cheese, Brunning & Price, and more
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NewsIn pictures: Zizzi Marlow reopens with new look and refreshed menu
The revamped site reflects the brand’s evolving identity, with bespoke art inspired by local culture and Italian heritage, as well as enhanced lighting, fresh furnishings and touches referencing Marlow’s history
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InterviewsAzzurri Group: ‘We’re trying to invest for growth’
Digital & technology director Jim Hingston discusses how the restaurant group is using tech to drive sales and frequency, rather than only to cut costs
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken to add seven to UK estate
The brand is set to launch in Birmingham and Manchester in the coming weeks, with its London debut continuing to deliver phenomenal volumes six months post-launch
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken confirms Roark Capital acquisition
The private equity firm behind Subway and Dunkin’ was rumoured to have signed a deal valuing the chicken chain at $1bn
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EventsOperators share digital investment strategies at Hostech 2025
At this year’s Hostech, MCA contributing editor Peter Martin will head a panel of senior leaders from across the sector to examine the digital strategies that are helping operators stay competitive