All Prezzo articles – Page 6

  • Cats PJs
    News

    The Cat’s Pyjamas strengthens pipeline

    2018-07-18T08:12:00Z

    The Cat’s Pyjamas has lined up three further openings as it looks to eventually expand outside its Yorkshire heartland

  • Prezzo Beckenham
    News

    Prezzo hires restaurant support director

    2018-07-10T08:29:00Z

    Prezzo, the TPG Capital-owned chain, has appointed Jon Green, formerly of PizzaExpress and Tragus, as a restaurant support director.

  • David Abramson
    Analysis & Insight

    Premium casual is the future

    2018-07-06T08:41:25.667Z

    In order for operators to boost their profit margins, is going premium casual the answer? David Abramson, CEO of leisure property consultant Cedar Dean Group believes it could be

  • Carluccio's new generation store
    Opinion

    Restructural integrity

    2018-06-20T08:40:00Z

    The past year has seen a host of high-street brands, including several in this sector, undergo restructuring. However, AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith explains that the process on its own is not enough and that businesses need to pursue a transformation to adapt and thrive.

  • Jonathan Smith
    News

    The rise of the CVA – the licensing view

    2018-06-19T08:38:00Z

    With the rise in the number of company voluntary arrangements (CVA) what, from a licensing perspective, do operators need to be aware of when a company is nearing the point of entering into such an arrangement? Poppleston Allen’s Jonathan Smith explains more

  • Hubbox
    News

    Straight outta Cornwall

    2018-06-19T08:38:00Z

    For a number of years, Hubbox, the US street food-inspired concept, was one of the West Country’s best-kept secrets but securing new investment and a high-profile chairman over the past 18 months means the business will need to win over new fans. Mark Wingett talks to founder Richard Boon

  • Giggling Squid food
    News

    Morrison steps down from Giggling Squid

    2018-06-13T08:37:00Z

    Peter Morrison has stepped down as operations director at Giggling Squid, the BGF-backed Thai casual dining group

  • Tim Martin at the Pub Conference
    Opinion

    Martin: ‘It only takes one optimist to agree a daft rent’

    2018-06-08T08:24:00Z

    JD Wetherspoon’s outspoken founder and chairman Tim Martin shares his thoughts on ‘the insane rent review market’, and why it’s not necessary clear who’s to blame

  • News

    Turquoise Kitchen secures Loch Fyne site

    2018-06-06T08:21:00Z

    Turquoise Kitchen, the Turkish concept from the group behind The Real China, has add a further three sites to its estate

  • pricing analysis
    Analysis & Insight

    Greater use of psychological pricing expected

    2018-06-05T08:41:00Z

    The use of psychological pricing is expected to increase, as market conditions remain tough and operators try to tempt customers through their doors, according to new MCA research.

  • Andy Scott
    Opinion

    Are landlord-only CVAs prolonging the slow death of the high street?

    2018-05-31T08:33:11.743Z

    REL Capital chairman Andy Scott asks if the latest wave of CVAs is being used as a disingenuous attempt by high street brands to dodge their rent commitments

  • Chicago Rib Shack, Clapham
    News

    Chicago Rib Shack opens sixth site

    2018-05-30T08:39:07.563Z

    Chicago Rib Shack has opened its sixth site after taking on the former Prezzo unit in Wandsworth’s Southside Shopping Centre.

  • Bill's exterior
    News

    Berry swaps Prezzo for Bill’s

    2018-05-23T08:48:58.110Z

    Bill’s, the Richard Caring-backed restaurant chain, has appointed Colin Berry, formerly of Prezzo, as its new finance director, MCA has learnt.

  • UberEats
    News

    UberEats acquires OrderTalk

    2018-05-22T08:50:00Z

    OrderTalk, the software provider to the restaurant sector chaired by Maurice Abboudi has been sold to UberEats for an undisclosed sum.

  • PizzaExpress at Welcome Break
    Opinion

    Casual dining veteran accentuates the positive

    2018-05-18T08:40:00Z

    As one of the pioneers of casual dining in the UK, PizzaExpress holds a unique position in the nation’s psyche. UK managing director Zoe Bowley talks to Mel Flaherty about keeping the brand relevant after more than half a century on the high street.

  • Prezzo
    Analysis & Insight

    Promotional activity up 75% in branded restaurants

    2018-05-02T08:27:00Z

    Promotional activity at branded restaurants has increased by 75% in the last five years, MCA research reveals. Meanwhile promotions in pub restaurants have increased by 39% during the same period, according to a comparative study of the top 25 eating out brands in Q2 2018, with the top 13 in ...

  • Jon Hendry-Pickup
    News

    Hendry Pickup to join Bourne Leisure

    2018-04-26T08:42:00Z

    Departing Prezzo chief executive Jon Hendry Pickup is to join Bourne Leisure this summer.

  • Mark Wingett
    Analysis & Insight

    Is everyone in position?

    2018-04-26T08:25:00Z

    The latest sector most powerful people list has unsurprisingly sparked debate on where people were positioned and who was included and left out. It has also put the spotlight on some of those roles that need filling across the sector, including at Drake & Morgan. At the same time, Wagamama has filled some roles of its own in its US operation, highlighting its determination to succeed Stateside, writes Mark Wingett.

  • Analysis & Insight

    Jones goes back to the coalface

    2018-04-25T08:32:00Z

    TPG Capital has returned to a trusted lieutenant, and one of the most impressive operators in the UK’s hospitality sector over the last 25 years, in a bid to move Prezzo forward. But why has Karen Jones decided this was the right time and opportunity to get back to the shop floor and how long will she need to be there, asks Mark Wingett

  • Karen Jones
    News

    Karen Jones to head Prezzo as Hendry Pickup departs

    2018-04-23T18:50:00Z

    Karen Jones has been appointed executive chair of Prezzo while chief executive Jon Hendry-Pickup has decided to leave his role.