All PizzaExpress articles – Page 25
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NewsKossoff named Carluccio's exec chairman; new CEO appointed
Carluccio’s, the all-day Italian restaurant and deli chain, has appointed Neil Wickers, previously of Gondola Group, as chief executive effective from 23 February 2015 as Simon Kossoff becomes executive chairman
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NewsYoung’s appoints Corzine as non-exec
Young’s has added further restaurant operating experience to its board with appointment of Trish Corzine, formerly of TRG, as a non-executive director
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PizzaExpress CEO joins Premier Foods board
Richard Hodgson, chief executive of PizzaExpress, has joined the board of Premier Foods, as a non-executive director
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NewsFY sales up 5.5% at Gondola
Gondola Group has reported a 5.5% increase in sales across its restaurant estate in the year to 29 June 2014 to £579.3m
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Analysis & InsightDeal of the year can’t be topped
Dominic Walsh reveals the outstanding M&A deal and gives us a rundown of the companies and individuals that deserve awards for their achievements this year
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OpinionMRO leads changes for 2015
The last 12 months has witnessed some seismic changes in the UK’s eating and drinking-out market, probably the most significant and far reaching will be the Parliamentary vote for a market rent only (MRO) clause for tied tenants in the pubs code.
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Horizons urges operators to “go beyond” allergen requirements
Demand for free-from dishes has been rising over the last year as consumers become increasingly aware of ingredients coupled with a desire to eat a healthier diet and operators must respond with greater menu choices
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EE to end Orange Wednesdays cinema offer
EE is ending its Orange Wednesdays promotion which provides free cinema tickets to its mobile phone customers
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OpinionHugh in for the long haul
Hugh Osmond talks to Mark Wingett about why there is no limit to what Strada can achieve, competing brands, the consumer environment and creating a business that stands for something
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NewsSoho House closes in on Kettner’s
Soho House, the Nick Jones-led group, is believed to have finally reached agreement to acquire Kettner’s, the iconic Soho venue, from PizzaExpress
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NewsBridgepoint buys ASK and Zizzi for £250m
Bridgepoint, the private equity backer of Pret A Manger, has secured a deal with the Gondola Group to buy ASK Italian and Zizzi for c£250m.
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NewsBridgepoint in exclusive talks to acquire ASK & Zizzi
Bridgepoint is understood to be in exclusive talks to acquire ASK Italian and Zizzi from Gondola Group, in a deal believed to be valued at c£225m
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Chifafa brings healthy kebabs to London
A new restaurant opening in London’s Clerkenwell this Friday is aiming to change the perception of kebabs
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NewsOsmond: No limit to what we can achieve with Strada
Hugh Osmond, the executive chairman and new owner of Strada, has told M&C Report that there is no limit to what the brand can achieve
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Food success the Malaysian way
Anne Chow’s husband William missed Malaysian food so much when he moved to England that he taught himself to cook his native dishes – a skill that proved more than useful when the pair set up the successful chain of Banana Tree restaurants. Mel Flaherty reports
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Pizza Hut scoops double awards
Pizza Hut has been named the Pizza Restaurant Chain of The Year for the second year running and Pizza Delivery Chain of the Year at the at the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food (PAPA) Industry Awards
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OpinionFollowing the mob mentality
Branded Italian restaurants offer bigger discounts and promotions than any of the others on the high street. Simon Stenning, strategy director at Allegra Foodservice, asks if this is really sustainable
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Banana Tree could reach 50 sites
William and Anne Chow, the husband and wife team behind the Banana Tree brand, believe the concept is strong enough to grow to between 30 and 50 sites in the UK
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Manchester Corn Exchange line-up unveiled
Aviva Investors has unveiled the bars and restaurants set to open at its £30m redeveloped Corn Exchange scheme in Manchester, with Pho, Cabana and Vapiano set to make their debuts in the city
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Analysis & InsightDomino's and PizzaExpress lead Youth100 list
Domino’s Pizza has topped the fast food and restaurant category in this year’s Youth 100 List: which highlights the UK’s top brands according to 18-24 year olds