Coco di Mama

Today’s news in brief – 14/01/25

Pizza Hut’s biggest UK franchisee is close to finalising a rescue deal, according to Sky News. Directional Capital, which already controls a majority of Pizza Hut’s dine-in operations in Denmark and Sweden, would save the jobs of some 3,000 employees and acquire 140 sites across the UK. The deal could…

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Azzurri Group reduces GHG emissions by 7% in 2024

Azzurri Group, investor in businesses such as ASK Italian, Zizzi and Coco Di Mama, has revealed that it has reduced its GHG emissions by 7% in 2024. During FY24, the company delivered a strong financial performance, opening additional restaurants, expanding retail offerings and growing its portfolio with Boojum, Dave’s Hot…

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Azzurri Group profits double to £42m in FY24

Azzurri Group, the operator of ASK Italian,  Zizzi and Coco di Mama, has seen profits rise from £21.3m to £41.9m in its full-year results, amid a year of “strong financial performance and transformational strategic progress”.In the year ended 30 June, 2024, revenues rose by 18% to £303.1m, up from £257.8m…

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Azzurri Group achieves reduction in carbon emissions

Azzurri Group, the operator of ASK Italian, Zizzi and Coco di Mama, has achieved a reduction in carbon emissions, both in absolute terms and intensity reduction of 9.7% (tCO2e/ £1m turnover).  Along with a strong financial performance and the opening of additional restaurants, the group’s reduction in absolute emissions was…

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Azzurri Group revenues hit £258m in FY23

Azzurri Group has reported a 9% revenue increase to £258m for FY23 which ended on 30 June.  The group – which owns Zizzi, Ask Italian and Coco di Mama – reported “strong” trading performance by all brands, with increases in volume and spend per head. EBITDA was also up 21%…

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Penne for your thoughts: Coco di Mama’s plans for expansion

Could you tell me a little bit about the history of Coco di Mama? Coco di Mama has been around for 11 years now and although we still like to think of ourselves as a bit of a startup, we were founded on Fleet Street, in 2011. The concept has…

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Coco di Mama opens first store outside of London

Italian to go brand Coco di Mama has announced it is opening a new site in Reading this month, its first outside of London. The new store will commence trading on 10 February 2023 on Broad St in Reading. It will also offer office catering from 20 February 2023. The…

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Azzurri Group lays out new sustainability strategy

Azzurri Group, the owner of Zizzi, Ask and Coco di Mama, has “cemented its commitment” to sustainability through a new strategy entitled ‘Recipe for a Better Future’.  The strategy lays out 19 “ambitious” goals that are aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and structured across three pillars: People, Planet…

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Azzurri Group revenues double in FY22

The Azzurri Group has seen total revenues rise by £119m to £235.9m in its full-year results, an increase of 101.8% against the prior year as the group rebounded from the pandemic.  The increased sales helped boost profit before tax, which hit £2.7m in the year ended 26 June 2022, up…

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Coco di Mama partners with Sainsbury’s

Italian food-to-go brand Coco di Mama has partnered with Sainsbury’s to trial a range of its grab-and-go products in 15 London convenience stores. Sainsbury’s customers will be able to choose from eight of Coco di Mama’s ‘made fresh, every day’ baguettes and salads, complementing its Taste the Difference and £3.50…

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