All PizzaExpress articles – Page 26
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OpinionBacking the great British pub
Ralph Findlay talks about the most powerful brand in the sector – the British pub – and why high-volume business models mean there’s always a place for innovation
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News
The Real Greek & PizzaExpress line up Finchley Road sites
The Real Greek and PizzaExpress are in talks to open sites next to each other in London’s O2 Finchley Road, M&C Report understands
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Analysis & InsightFeeding a casual-dining demand
A year of rapid change in the casual-dining sector in 2014 is likely to be followed by even more activity in the year ahead, as group transactions continue unabated and consolidations fuel a pent-up demand. Cenkos Securities’ Simon French reports
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Diary
Diary: PizzaExpress, La Tasca, BII, Columbo Group
In this week’s Diary we report on a worrying decline in customer satisfaction, La Tasca taking further digital steps, Neil Morrissey prepares another pub venture and fashion tips with the BII
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News
Carluccio's has ambition to double UK estate
Carluccio’s has the potential to double its UK estate according to chief executive Simon Kossoff who will move into the role of executive chairman from February as the operational management is reinforced to reflect the changing nature and scale of the company
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NewsPizzaExpress appoints new international MD
PizzaExpress has promoted Luke Davies to international managing director
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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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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