All PizzaExpress articles – Page 11

  • Eating out
    News

    MCA’s Big Fat Review of the Year

    2017-12-22T08:13:00Z

    From Admiral’s acquisition to Zizzi’s tie-up with Sainsbury’s, we present a potted history of 2017

  • Deliveroo Editions
    Analysis & Insight

    Delivery presents bitter/sweet pill for operators

    2017-12-20T15:22:00Z

    A new wave of delivery is rapidly transforming the dynamics of the restaurant industry, with everyone from fledgling operators to listed hospitality groups entering the fray - whether they want to or not. But has the impact been wholly positive, and is the current model sustainable for operators already battling a series of cost pressures? Finn Scott-Delany reports.

  • PizzaExpress at Welcome Break
    Opinion

    No brand is an island

    2017-12-18T08:22:00Z

    One of the words of the year for the eating and drinking out sector has been partnership - as casual dining brands seek new avenues for growth, pubcos re-evaluate their relationships with tenants in the wake of the pubs code and delivery platforms play an increasingly important role in the presentation of brands. James Wallin looks at the impact of these collaborations on the sector.

  • PizzaExpress at Welcome Break
    News

    Welcome Break to open five PizzaExpress restaurants in 2018

    2017-12-15T08:32:00Z

    Welcome Break intends to open a further five PizzaExpress restaurants across its estate next year, including anchoring the new-look Fleet services off the M3, MCA understands.

  • News

    Which Wich lines up UK debut site

    2017-12-14T08:38:17.400Z

    Which Wich has lined up a site in London’s Central St Giles for its launch in the UK early next year

  • PizzaExpress logo
    News

    PizzaExpress eyes Welcome Break rollout

    2017-12-08T08:19:00Z

    PizzaExpress plans to open “many more” restaurants across the Welcome Break motorway service station estate, following the launch of the first in Oxford today.

  • Vegan food
    Analysis & Insight

    Momentum in vegan trend merits greater recognition

    2017-12-04T07:21:00Z

    Veganism is one of the UK’s fastest growing lifestyle trends, but how can operators capitalise on its popularity and what is currently stopping them? MCA’s Steve Gotham reports.

  • Maurice Abboudi
    Analysis & Insight

    Abboudi on optimising pizza delivery

    2017-12-01T08:03:32.260Z

    As demand for pizza delivery grows at the mainstream and artisan ends of the market, former Domino’s and PizzaExpress man Maurice Abboudi offers his thoughts on optimising delivery.

  • News

    Angela joins Busaba board

    2017-11-29T08:44:18.340Z

    Mark Angela, the current chief commercial officer of SSP, has joined the board of Busaba Eathai

  • Robin Rowand, YO! Sushi CEO
    Opinion

    A new slice of the action

    2017-11-28T08:33:00Z

    Robin Rowland is now stepping aside at YO! Sushi to let Richard Hodgson, the former chief executive of PizzaExpress, build on a strong foundation and momentum. He has tried to pass the baton on before, but this time everything looks set fair for it to work out for everyone involved

  • Richard Hodgson
    News

    Hodgson to become YO! CEO

    2017-11-27T12:50:00Z

    Richard Hodgson, the former chief executive of PizzaExpress, is to take over the running of YO! Sushi

  • Santa Maria Pizzeria
    Opinion

    The pizza perfectionists

    2017-11-27T07:33:00Z

    Neapolitan pizza player Santa Maria opens its third restaurant later this month – but don’t expect to see one on every street corner any time soon. Stefan Chomka reports

  • Pret A Manger
    News

    Pret to link up with Roadchef

    2017-11-21T08:31:00Z

    Pret A Manager is set to further increase its presence on the UK’s motorways after agreeing to open sites with Roadchef

  • CAU exterior
    Analysis & Insight

    Don’t blink

    2017-11-13T07:52:00Z

    Mark Wingett examines some of the recent boardroom changes and what they mean in a wider context, and looks at possible problems ahead at the St James’s Market development

  • Firezza
    News

    PizzaExpress offloads Firezza business

    2017-11-07T08:38:00Z

    PizzaExpress, has sold its upscale pizza delivery business Firezza, in order to further focus on its eponymous brand

  • Analysis & Insight

    Don’t be a Charlie, have a checkpoint

    2017-10-27T16:21:00Z

    You’ve fully explored your reasons for international expansion and you’re clear it’s the route for you but, before you set up shop or start talking to potential partners, it will pay you to run through a final checklist. Jasper Reid sets out the points you need to tick off first

  • News

    Welcome Break appoints new CFO

    2017-10-20T08:06:00Z

    Motorway service station operator Welcome Break has appointed Robbie Bell, formerly of Screwfix, as its new chief financial officer

  • Busaba Eathai Exterior
    News

    Muzinich ups stake in Busaba

    2017-10-11T08:50:00Z

    Muzinich, the New York-based fixed income specialist, has upped its stake in Busaba Eathai, the Phoenix Equity Partners-backed group

  • Jason Myers
    News

    Myers to step down as Busaba CEO

    2017-10-04T20:20:00Z

    Jason Myers is to step down as chief executive of Busaba Eathai, the Phoenix Equity Partners-backed group

  • Jamie Oliver
    Opinion

    Oliver decides to twist

    2017-10-04T08:25:00Z

    As of this morning, the man who did more than most to build Jamie Oliver’s restaurant empire can finally take a break from the constant scrutiny and let others worry about where the business is headed