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Another US fried chicken brand is coming to the UK. Is there space for it?

26-Jul-2024 By Stefan Chomka

US-based Dave’s Hot Chicken has bold plans for the UK, with 60 restaurants planned.

Azzurri to bring Dave’s Hot Chicken to UK

09-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Azzurri Group is to bring California-based fast casual concept Dave’s Hot Chicken to the UK with a view to opening 60 sites under the brand beginning in London next year.

Boojum heads to Nottingham for second England site

02-Jul-2024 By James McAllister

Ireland-based Mexican restaurant brand Boojum will open its second UK mainland restaurant this autumn in Nottingham.

Azzurri Group announces 10% reduction in carbon emissions

08-Mar-2024 By Restaurant

Azzurri Group has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by around 10% across its business while expanding its restaurant portfolio.

Azzurri toasts ‘strong trading performance’ as revenue rises

12-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Azzurri Group has reported a ‘strong trading performance’ across the business in its latest financial results.

Boojum targets university cities for England launch

30-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

Ireland-based Mexican restaurant brand Boojum has chosen Leeds for the location of its first site in England.

Azzurri, The Ivy, Stonegate, Pizza Express, Rosa’s Thai, and Pizza Pilgrims to speak at next month's Hostech

11-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

Companies including Azzurri Group, Stonegate Group, The Ivy Collection, Pizza Express, Caravan, Rosa’s Thai, Gail’s, and Pizza Pilgrims will speak at next month’s hospitality technology conference Hostech.

Azzurri Group looks to test bidders’ appetite with auction sale

08-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Azzurri Group owner Towerbrook Capital Partners is lining up bankers to launch an auction next year of the Ask, Zizzi and Coco di Mama restaurant chains.

Friday five: the week's top stories

23-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

A new restaurant from the som saa duo, a new purchase from Azzurri Group and a high court ruling that could have wide-reaching implications are among this week's top hospitality news story.

Azzurri Group acquires Ireland-based Mexican chain Boojum

19-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Azzurri Group has acquired a controlling interest in Ireland-based, fast-casual Mexican chain Boojum and plans to expand the brand across Great Britain.

Coco di Mama to open first regional flagship

09-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

Quick-service Italian chain Coco di Mama is to open its first site outside of the capital this week on Broad Street in Reading.

Azzurri unveils new sustainable dining strategy

14-Dec-2022 By Shwetali Sapte

Azzurri Group has announced a new sustainable dining strategy, which includes two major targets in its transition to more sustainable practices.

Azzurri recovers strongly in 2022

30-Nov-2022 By Finn Scott-Delany

The Azzurri Group has posted full year revenues of £235.9m, an increase of £119m on last year.

Coco di Mama launches Sainsbury's partnership

13-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Coco di Mama has become the latest casual dining brand to partner with a major national supermarket.

Hostech: case study

How the Zizzi and ASK Italian operator is mapping out its digital future

16-Feb-2021 By Finn Scott-Delany

Azzurri IT and tech director Joel Robinson on the value of partnerships, building solutions in-house, and the holy grail of creating a single customer view.

Beyond Eat Out to Help Out – what next for restaurants?

01-Sep-2020 By James McAllister and Stefan Chomka

The Government scheme undoubtedly put bums on seats in August, but it has also encouraged an unwelcome return to discounting. So where does this leave the sector now?

Azzurri announces raft of closures and redundancies following pre-pack sale

20-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

The Azzurri Group is to close around 75 restaurants in its estate, with a loss of more than 1,000 jobs.

Pizza Express and Azzurri expected to announce restaurant closures

17-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

Italian causal dining chains Pizza Express and Azzurri are expected to announce restaurant closures and financial restructures as the fallout from the Coronavirus pandemic continues.