All PizzaExpress articles – Page 6
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OpinionConveying a fresh brand message
YO! chief executive Richard Hodgson talks to Dominic Walsh about the continued evolution of the company, as it continues to branch out into retail, food-to-go and partnerships. He also discusses international expansion and opening its first restaurant without the brand’s signature conveyor belt.
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NewsWomen in Hospitality launches 'ones to watch' index
Women in Hospitality 2020 (WiH2020) has launched the first edition of its Women to Watch in Hospitality, Leisure & Travel Index.
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NewsPizzaExpress underlying lfls flat in 2018
PizzaExpress has reported flat like-for-like sales in 2018, with group turnover up 1.6% to £543m.
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Analysis & InsightWallet winners have the Woo Factor
Fierce competition in the eating out market coupled with the increasing promiscuity of consumers has meant that operators are having to fight harder than ever to make their offer standout. MCA market insight director, Steve Gotham, examines which brands have proved most effective at wooing hard-to-get customers.
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NewsJames Spragg appointed as CEO of CDG
James Spragg has been appointed as the new chief executive of Casual Dining Group, with effect from 29 April.
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OpinionGotham’s Easter quiz
With the Easter bank holiday weekend almost upon us, MCA’s market insight director Steve Gotham offers up a bit of a light-hearted break from the norm with a test of your knowledge of the eating and drinking out market.
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Analysis & InsightTime for a chain reaction?
CVAs offer a lifeline for struggling chains. But long-term, can the very notion of a ‘quality chain’ survive this current casual dining crisis? In his monthly column for MCA’s sister-title Restaurant, Tony Naylor shares his, perhaps controversial, views.
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Analysis & InsightGender pay gap reporting: Has progress been made?
With the deadline now passed for operators to report their gender pay data for the second year running, MCA takes a look at the numbers from last year to see how they compare.
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OpinionDialling up the pizzeria
As PizzaExpress launches a new look and feel, UK MD Zoe Bowley talks to James Wallin about creating sociable pizzerias, the initial lessons from food to go spin-off, ZA, and the ongoing partnership with Welcome Break.
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International Chinese concept Mr Meng set open in London
International concept Mr Meng Chongqing Gourmet is set to open its first UK site in London, MCA has learnt.
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OpinionTaking a Fresca look at Carluccio’s 2.0
Carluccio’s post-CVA Fresca programme – designed at reconnecting with the modern consumer base – is currently being trialled at its Richmond restaurant. MCA market insight director Steve Gotham visited the site to give his view on the progress and what lessons for the wider casual dining market can be taken away.
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Analysis & InsightBig no longer beautiful among casual restaurant brands?
Are the days of restaurant brands growing to 100+ sites really over? MCA’s market insight director, Steve Gotham, takes a look at what can be learnt from the chains that have already surpassed this milestone and who has the potential to be the next centurion of casual dining.
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Analysis & InsightWagamama named customers' favourite in 'fundex'
Wagamama has been rated as the UK’s favourite eating out brand in a major survey of the customer journey by OC&C management consultants.
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NewsWomen in Hospitality announces newly created Advisory Board
Women in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure 2020 (WiH2020), has announced the creation of a 17-strong Advisory Board.
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OpinionHowZAt – PizzaExpress looking to score with ZA diversification
Last week saw the launch of PizzaExpress’ food-to-go spin-off, ZA, after the conversion of its Fenchurch Street restaurant. MCA’s market insight director Steve Gotham gives his view of the finished product, where it sits in the market and its chances of success.
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NewsCarluccio’s appoints Rusnak for ‘Fresca’ programme
Carluccio’s has appointed Dominika Rusnak to its senior management team to support the brand’s ‘Fresca’ transformation programme.
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NewsAzzurri named casual dining group of the year
Azzurri Group, Wagamama, Oakman Inns, The New World Trading Co (NWTC), Dishoom and The Alchemist were among the winners at the Casual Dining Awards yesterday.
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NewsNeil Littler swaps top marketing role at Tim Hortons for Starbucks
Neil Littler is to leave his role as chief marketing officer, UK and Ireland at Tim Hortons to join Starbucks from next month, heading up its UK marketing and product teams.
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OpinionA marriage of convenience
Sarah Fox, the former head of restaurants for Hammerson, looks at how the role of F&B in retail has changed over the years and how it has impacted on the relationship between tenants and landlords.
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NewsWelcome Break: the focus is on brands and new technology
UK consumers are “wedded to brands” when it comes to food to go in travel hub locations, John Diviney, CEO at Welcome Break told delegates.