All PizzaExpress articles – Page 13
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NewsThe Counter eyeing 20-25 UK sites
The Counter, the US build-your-own-burger franchise, is planning to open 20-25 UK sites over the next five years, with more possible under sub-franchise agreements, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightInside track: Next in line
A plethora of changes at the top across some of the UK’s leading and up-and-coming eating and drinking-out groups has thrown up questions on the role of succession planning in the sector and whether private-equity groups are increasingly questioning existing growth strategies and those they have backed to implement them in the face of a challenging trading environment. Mark Wingett gets the thoughts of leading recruitment executives.
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Rushton to head up Which Wich UK operations
James Rushton, formerly of PizzaExpress and EAT, is to aid the UK launch and roll out of Which Wich
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NewsHodgson plans grocery sector return
Richard Hodgson plans to return to the grocery sector after quitting as chief executive of Pizza Express last week
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Analysis & InsightKeeping the Express on track
The season of changes at the top of the UK’s leading restaurant brands continued earlier this week with the abrupt departure of Richard Hodgson as chief executive of PizzaExpress. Mark Wingett examines his time at the helm of the UK’s largest casual dining brand and why the company’s future growth is increasingly dependent on its expansion plans in the Far East.
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NewsAubaine restructures head office team
Aubaine has restructured its head office team to make it “leaner and ready for the challenges ahead
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NewsWelcome Break secures £440m funding package
Welcome Break has secured a £440m funding package to enable further investment in its hotel, retail and F&B offering
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NewsHodgson steps down as PizzaExpress CEO
Richard Hodgson has stepped down as chief executive of PizzaExpress due to “personal reasons”
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OpinionFrankie says: don't relax...
MCA’s director of insight Steve Gotham takes a look at Frankie & Benny’s, which, a year ago, looked in deep trouble. A review has led to an upturn in fortunes but at what cost when prices have been reduced?
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Analysis & Insight
Knives are out for Frankie’s
This week saw shares at The Restaurant Group fall 7% on the back of a note from UBS, which said Frankie & Benny’s new menu was still 22% more expensive than branded pub chains despite cutting prices.
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Opinion
Be part of a customer’s routine
The UK has seen an explosion of interest in eating out over the past few years but how long can this growth be sustained? With significant headwinds ahead, Nectar’s James Moir looks at how operators can stand out from the competition.
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PizzaExpress to make roadside debut
PizzaExpress, the Hony Capital-backed group, is to make its debut at a motorway service station
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Marston’s, Patisserie Valerie and Prezzo join the ALMR
Patisserie Valerie, Prezzo and Marston’s have become the latest companies to join the ALMR
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NewsPizzaExpress FY lfls down 0.9%
PizzaExpress, the Hony Capital-backed group, has reported a 0.9% decline in full-year like-for-like sales across its UK and Ireland estate
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Opinion
Campbell’s departure sets tongues wagging
The driving force behind a business returned to rude health, generating sector-leading growth, with foundations laid down for global success, plus the recent recognition of his work by his peers. It is safe to say that David Campbell’s stay as chief executive of Wagamama would have, and indeed will be, viewed as a resounding success. But, as the dust settles on the brand’s 25th birthday celebrations, it is surprising that it has come to an end so suddenly. Mark Wingett discusses.
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PizzaExpress Soho freehold sold for £4.7m
The freehold of the property housing PizzaExpress in Greek Street, Soho, has been acquired by a private UK-based investor for £4.7m
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Analysis & Insight
Five Guys the most popular fast food chain
Five Guys has been ranked the UK’s most popular fast food chain for the second year running
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OpinionNot missing a trick
Franco Manca translates as “Franco’s missing”, but under the careful watch of industry veteran David Page, you could hardly accuse the pizza concept from passing up any chances to stay ahead of the category it has been shaking up since its launch in 2008. Mark Wingett takes a look at the winner of the Best Concept Award at this year’s Retailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards and parent company Fulham Shore.
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Analysis & Insight
Italian lessons
With the demise of its Union Jacks brand and the furore over its comments about Brexit, Jamie’s Italian is taking some strong learnings into the coming years. The company’s chief executive Simon Blagden talks to Joe Lutrario at Restaurant magazine
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Analysis & InsightMarket towns not so Tasty
The sobering full-year update from Tasty, the Kaye family-backed operator of the Wildwood and Dim T brands earlier this week, was the first one that I think gave a truer reflection of where the market actually is, with the real hard yards set to kick in