Azzurri Group

Coverage of brand strategy, operational performance, and F&B development across a leading UK restaurant group operating concepts such as Zizzi, ASK Italian, and Coco di Mama. This section explores leadership changes, digital investment, sustainability initiatives, and site activity, offering valuable insight for hospitality professionals tracking multi-format growth, high street dining trends, and brand differentiation within the casual dining sector.

  • May- 2020 -
    4 May
    CoronavirusAzzurri Group drafts in advisors

    Azzurri Group drafts in advisors

    Azzurri Group has reportedly drafted in KPMG as advisors to help the hospitality giant navigate the ongoing coronavirus crisis.  According to The Sunday Times, the owner of Zizzi and Ask Italian has become the latest casual dining chain to draft in restructuring experts, following news that both Wahaca, Gourmet Burger…

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  • Feb- 2020 -
    17 February
    Awards & EventsCasual Dining 2020 confirms over 65 keynote speakers

    Casual Dining 2020 confirms over 65 keynote speakers

    Casual Dining, the restaurant, pub and bar event, has confirmed it has added CEOs, founders and senior directors from YO!, London Union, Loungers, Carluccio’s, Byron, Flat Iron, Imbiba, Pizza Pilgrims, Wahaca, Dishoom, Busaba, Yard & Coop, and Hippo Inns to its lineup of over 65 keynote speakers. The event, which…

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  • Dec- 2019 -
    17 December
    RestaurantsZizzi owner reports 7% increase in total sales

    Zizzi owner reports 7% increase in total sales

    The Azzurri Group, the parent company of Zizzi, Ask Italian, Radio Alice and Coco di Mama, has reported an increase of 7% in total sales to £299.4m. According to the groups financial reports for the 52 weeks to 30 June 2019, the group  experienced a 3% increase in EBITDA to…

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  • Aug- 2019 -
    13 August
    AnalysisSpotlight: Restaurant chains defying the high street downturn

    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 maintained its presence where a majority of its competitors have struggled, including Jamie’s Italian, Prezzo and Carluccio’s. One of the…

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  • Jun- 2019 -
    24 June
    RestaurantsPod sold to ASK Italian owner in pre-pack administration

    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 Mama and Radio Alice brands. The sale was via a pre-pack administration after Damian Webb and Allan Kelly of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed administrators of Pod Food Limited on the 21…

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