Pizza Express
Coverage tracks the operational and strategic developments of one of the UK’s most established casual dining brands, with a focus on estate refurbishments under the “Future Express” programme, rollout of digital ordering and pay-at-table tech via Pepper, expansion into retail with supermarket pizzas, and growth in delivery partnerships with platforms like Deliveroo and Just Eat. Reporting also covers site closures, pricing strategy, leadership changes, and repositioning efforts aimed at re-engaging younger diners and improving off-premise performance. Insight is geared toward operators monitoring high-street group strategy, brand recovery, and innovation in the mid-market pizza sector.
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Nov- 2024 -29 NovemberNews
Pizza Express launches new grab and go concept in Southampton
Pizza Express has announced the launch of its Pizza Express Pod, located at Tesco Extra in Southampton. Positioned outside Tesco Extra’s main entrance, the Pizza Express pod allows customers to order and collect when on the move, ordering their meal from an open kitchen and collection window. Tesco Clubcard members…
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Sep- 2024 -16 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 16/09/24
The end of business rates relief could cost the industry £928m in April, UKH has warned. Data from UKH found that A local pub could see an increase of £11k, a town centre restaurant an additional £30k, and a seaside hotel could be left with an increase of £40k. As…
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16 SeptemberNews
Pizza Express opens new restaurant at The ICC Birmingham
Pizza Express has announced that it has officially opened its newest pizzeria at The ICC, Birmingham. Alongside serving up its pizza and dough balls, the company is bringing live music back to the city of Birmingham by launching its first record store outside London inside the pizzeria. Featuring vinyl and…
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10 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 10/09/24
UKH has called for a permanent, lower hospitality multiplier to avoid sky-rocketing business rates bills for thousands of businesses in April 2025. The chancellor must act to ensure already cash-strapped hospitality businesses aren’t left facing the prospect of their business rates bills increasing by tens of thousands of pounds, UKH…
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10 SeptemberPeople
Revolution Bars Group appoints new non-exec chairman
Revolution Bars Group has announced the appointment of Luke Johnson to its board as non-executive chairman, following the retirement of Keith Edelman, who has held the role since February 2015. A well-known entrepreneur and investor, Johnson first established himself in the hospitality industry as chairman of and significant investor in…
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Jul- 2024 -12 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 12/07/24
British pubs and bars are expected to see sales rise 50% during the Euros final, according to UKH. The boost in sales will be part of an almost billion-pound windfall from the tournament. Reaching the final also means the entire hospitality sector is set to benefit from overall sales increases…
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12 JulyNews
Pizza Express to open new restaurant in Oxford Summertown
Pizza Express has announced that it is opening a new location in Oxford Summertown on 13 July. This latest opening brings the brand’s estate to a total of 360 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, each one representing an “important part” of local high streets and communities. The opening of…
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 28/06/24
Nightcap has revealed plans to re-register as a PLC, after directors undertook an “extensive” review to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of this transition. For the year ended 30 June, Nightcap still expects to report revenues that are in line with current market expectations, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be…
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28 JuneFood and Drink
Heavenly Desserts set to open new Solihull venue
Heavenly Desserts has revealed that it is set to open a new venue in Shirley, Solihull on Saturday 6 July. Located in Parkgate Shopping Centre complex in Solihull, the 44-capacity restaurant will replace part of the old Pizza Express unit. The launch brings Heavenly Desserts closer to 60 sites around…
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May- 2024 -13 MayRestaurants
PizzaExpress to open first airport restaurant at London Gatwick
PizzaExpress has announced it is set to open its first UK airport restaurant at London Gatwick’s South Terminal on Monday 20 May. It will be the first and only PizzaExpress in the UK serving a breakfast menu, available from 3:30am – 11:00am daily, with dishes including an Italian Bacon and…
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