All PizzaExpress articles – Page 4
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News‘As good as could be expected’ - operators react to the Budget
In what is now a well-worn routine, Boris Johnson was last week the bearer of bad news, announcing a much slower than preferred roadmap reopening, with hospitality apparently at the end of the queue.
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InterviewsZoe Bowley: ‘We are fully energised to seize opportunities’
Following what can only be described as a transformational 2020, Pizza Express is primed and ready for the next stage of its growth, according to MD Zoe Bowley.
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NewsPizza Express exits further 23 sites
Pizza Express has closed an additional 23 sites, on top of the 74 sites exited as part of the company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsPizza Express strengthens senior team
Pizza Express has made two further appointments to its senior team following the completion of its recapitalisation last November.
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NewsPizza Express launches at-home pizza kits
Pizza Express has further diversified its at-home offer with two limited edition pizza kits.
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OpinionPeter Martin: Creating the playbook
When David Campbell took on the top job at Wagamama one of the first things he did was start to read. The book was The Way of the Noodle, part written and inspired by Wagamama’s enigmatic creator Alan Yau.
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NewsPizza Express appoints Campbell and Leighton in new senior team
Pizza express has announced the completion of its recapitalisation, appointing former Wagamama chief executive David Campbell as its new CEO.
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NewsPizza Express to cut further 1,300 jobs
Pizza Express will cut 1,300 roles across its estate as it looks to reduce its UK team. With job losses expected at all of its 370 sites, the business has said it has had to make the difficult decision as a result of declining footfall since September and poor city centre trade. The reduction will take place through a combination of voluntary and compulsory redundancies, and it is hoped the newly downsized team will place the business in a better position to prepare for 2021 and beyond.
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NewsPizza Express to be taken over by bondholders in debt for equity swap
Pizza Express is set to be taken over by its bondholders after a sale process seeking potential buyers failed to find a competitive offer.
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OpinionDominic Walsh: Casual dining one of ‘big losers’ of pandemic
It used to be so simple. Come up with a restaurant concept and a brand, open one restaurant, then a second, then aim for five outlets then ten and 20, and if it’s still working, press the button on a nationwide rollout. Well, something like that, anyway.
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NewsPizza Express to close 15% of estate in restructuring
Pizza Express has today announced that it is to undergo a financial and operational restructuring, which could see the permanent closure of 15% of its estate.
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NewsPizza Express to reopen a further 150 sites
Pizza Express is set to open a further 150 restaurants by the beginning of August.
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NewsPotential restructure at Pizza Express
Hony Capital, which owns Pizza Express, could be “all but wiped out in a restructuring” according to a report in the Times. It said Hony Capital, which bought the 627 strong chain for £873m in 2014, had “looked at the possibility of injecting more equity into the business but is now thought to be resigned to ceding control to its bondholders.” It went on to say that “none of the parties involved would comment” but there “were suggestions last night that a financial restructuring, possibly including some restaurant closures, could come as early as next week.”
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NewsPizza Express announces opening plan
Pizza Express is reopening of 46 of its restaurants for dine-in customers from Thursday, 9 July.
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NewsPizza Express launches virtual brand
Pizza Express has announced the launch its first virtual delivery brand, Mac & Wings.
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NewsPizza Express adds option to click and collect
Pizza Express has taken another tentative step towards reopening by adding an option to click and collect pizzas from the 13 sites in London that are already open for delivery. Click and collect will only be available via the Pizza Express website. Safety measures have already been introduced at restaurants including social distancing, protective screens and additional cleaning.
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NewsPizza Express opens select sites for delivery
Pizza Express has opened 13 sites across London for delivery only.
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InterviewsPizza Express MD Zoe Bowley: Shared rent burden a ‘sensible short-term solution’
A three-way shared rent payment would be a “sensible route in the short term”, Pizza Express managing director Zoe Bowley has said.
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NewsPizza Express to relaunch delivery
Pizza Express is set to relaunch certain sites for delivery in the next two weeks, MCA’s The Conversation has heard.
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NewsUKH and Industry CEOs call on Government for immediate support
In a joint letter with UK Hospitality, over 200 CEOs from across the hospitality industry have appealed to the Prime Minister to ’act without delay’ in implementing immediate government support for the sector.