Pizza Express owner to inject £80m into business
The Chinese owner of embattled restaurant chain Pizza Express is to inject £80m into the business, as it aims to pay off its vast amount of debt. Hony Capital, which ...
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Fears over Pizza Express restaurants as debt talks emerge
Pizza Express has reportedly hired advisors to help its debt situation, sparking fears that it could be the next chain to collapse. According to Pizza Express’ latest annual report, the ...
Pizza Express group earnings down by 7.7% in H1
Pizza Express saw its group earnings drop by 7.7% for H1, in spite of a small rise in sales for the 26 weeks up to 30 June. Group EBITDA for ...
Spotlight: Restaurant chains defying the high street downturn
Pizza Express Pizza Express has been a mainstay on the UK highstreet since it was founded in 1965. In spite of a fairly saturated Italian dining scene the brand has ...
Pizza Express sees growth despite ‘challenging conditions’
Pizza Express saw its group turnover increase 1.6% to £543m for the 52 weeks ended 30 December 2018. In the UK and Ireland underlying like-for-like sales grew 0.1% excluding the ...
James Spragg appointed Casual Dining Group CEO
Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator of c.280 mid-market restaurant brands including Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Cafe Rouge, has announced the appointment of James Spragg, currently chief operating officer, ...
Pizza Express unveils new theatre kitchen at Oxford Circus
Pizza Express, has announced the reopening of its Langham Place, Oxford Circus pizzeria, after a significant redesign as part of its new brand proposition. Extensive customer research conducted by the ...
Pizza Express launches grab-and-go concept ZA
Pizza Express is undertaking a “significant” brand refresh, with the launch of its new concept ZA. The new offering recently opened on Fenchurch Street in London and builds on the ...
Pizza Express founder dies
Peter Boizot, the founder of the Italian restaurant chain Pizza Express, has passed away at the age of 89. The company confirmed the Peterborough-born restaurateur had died on 5 December ...
Pizza Express to introduce vegan soya milk in its restaurants
Pizza Express has announced it will launch vegan soya milk in partnership with the Animal Aid charity. The milk will be available from 18 September when Pizza Express will add ...
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