All Pizza Pilgrims articles
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Analysis & InsightPizza Pilgrims: ‘It’s about delivering our vision with tech as the driver’
Finance director Sophie Gilchriest discussed the pizzeria group’s in-house business intelligence system at MCA’s Hostech, telling delegates how it leans into AI and drives happier teams
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Analysis & InsightThe pizza market in 2023: ‘It’s too crowded’
MCA explores the up-and-coming brands looking to take on the dominant pizza chains, the potential for new innovation to dethrone Neapolitan as the leading trendsetter, and the thoughts of former Fulham Shore boss David Page on how the landscape has changed
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Chopstix, Bunsik, Pizza Pilgrims, Manahatta and more
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NewsPizza Pilgrims in strong position to grow
The restaurant group wants to “own the pizza agenda” by leading on menu innovation, marketing, and pizzeria fit-outs
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InterviewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘The business is overall in good shape’
The 22-strong chain is trading ahead of expectations, with a focus on menu innovation and new sites both within and outside London, co-founder Thom Elliot tells MCA
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Turtle Bay, Pizza Pilgrims, Empire Empire, and more
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Pizza Pilgrims, Leon, 200 Degrees, and more
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InterviewsRising Star: Pizza Pilgrims’ Kathy Garrill drives both profit and positivity
As part of a series profiling the Rising Star finalists for the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, MCA hears why Pizza Pilgrims’ Kathy Garrill has helped the business stand out in a crowded market
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NewsPizza Pilgrims launches ‘Nutelleria’ concept
The London pizzeria chain will launch a £1 espresso bar and Nutella-themed dessert concept at its Kingly Court restaurant later this month
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NewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘Pizza in the post was a big driver for expansion’
Speaking at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference, head of marketing Ruth Carpenter spoke about building the brand outside London
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NewsOcean Basket prepares for UK growth
The South African casual dining concept, which has over 200 restaurants in 16 countries, is gearing up to expand in the UK, CEO Grace Harding said
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NewsPromotion for Pizza Pilgrims’ Charlie Warren
The Imbiba-baked pizza restaurant group has promoted Warren from senior managing partner to head of operations
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Analysis & Insight‘TikTok has completely transformed our business’
Pho, Pizza Pilgrims and Turtle Bay tell Hostech how social media marketing has changed how they interact with customers and build loyalty
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NewsHow social media can ease recruitment crisis
Libby Andrews of Pho will tell Hostech how the brand’s viral recruitment vidoes on TikTok have helped it tap into a younger segment of the workforce
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InterviewsHero Award: Pizza Pilgrims’ Charlie Warren has ‘glittering career’ ahead
In the latest profile of nominees for MCA’s Hero category at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, Pizza Pilgrims co-founder Thom Elliot hails his senior managing partner as a “driving force of positivity”
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NewsPizza Pilgrims restarts regional expansion
The group has been granted a premises license to take over the former ProCook retail site on Ship Street, opposite The Ivy
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NewsPizza Pilgrims to open ‘green’ restaurant in Selfridges
It will be the pizza chain’s ‘first major step’ towards a more sustainable restaurant concept.
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NewsA good wage is great, but great culture is better
While a fair wage is important, a great culture and development opportunities are more important when it comes to retaining and recruiting staff, MCA’s Restaurant Conference heard.
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NewsPizza Pilgrims secures £3.5m from Imbiba
Pizza Pilgrims has secured £3.5m investment from Imbiba, the specialist investor in the UK leisure, entertainment and hospitality sector.
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NewsPizza Pilgrims restarts pipeline, unveils subscription service
Pizza Pilgrims is preparing to open four new pizzerias by late summer, and has a further four in negotiations, after its expansion pipeline was put on hold during the pandemic.