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Ask Italian

Coverage of strategic developments at a prominent Italian eatery chain in the UK, focusing on franchise expansion, menu innovation (including plant-driven and regional Italian dishes), partnerships with delivery platforms, and customer experience updates. Includes analysis of executive appointments, restaurant refurbishments, brand relaunches, and efforts to drive loyalty engagement. Designed for restaurateurs, hospitality operators, and foodservice professionals monitoring midmarket dining brands and chain evolution across the UK.

Ask Italian

Coverage of strategic developments at a prominent Italian eatery chain in the UK, focusing on franchise expansion, menu innovation (including plant-driven and regional Italian dishes), partnerships with delivery platforms, and customer experience updates. Includes analysis of executive appointments, restaurant refurbishments, brand relaunches, and efforts to drive loyalty engagement. Designed for restaurateurs, hospitality operators, and foodservice professionals monitoring midmarket dining brands and chain evolution across the UK.

Zizzi and Ask Italian to close 75 sites, 1,200 jobs at risk

Some 75 Zizzi and Ask Italian sites are set to close after the restaurant’s owner,…

Byron set to appoint administrators

Byron has reportedly filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after it…

Azzurri Group considering sale options

The Azzurri Group is reportedly working alongside advisors in a bid to find a potential…

Azzurri Group drafts in advisors

Azzurri Group has reportedly drafted in KPMG as advisors to help the hospitality giant…

Ask Italian fined £40,000 for lack of lobster in lobster dish

Restaurant chain Ask Italian has been fined £40,000 after it was found to have “misled”…

Zizzi owner reports 7% increase in total sales

The Azzurri Group, the parent company of Zizzi, Ask Italian, Radio Alice and Coco di Mama,…

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…

Pod sold to ASK Italian owner in pre-pack administration

Pod Food Limited has been sold to Azzurri Group, owner of the ASK Italian, Zizzi, Coco di…

Greggs, McDonald’s and Wetherspoons named top brands for consumers

Greggs and McDonald’s have been named the top brands within on the go and quick service…
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