How many Zizzi restaurants are in the UK?

Since first opening our doors and firing up our signature pizza ovens in Chiswick over 20 years ago we’ve opened over 130 restaurants across the UK & Ireland, each individually designed with touches unique to the local area and perfect for all occasions.

Who is Zizzis owned by?

The Azzurri Group
The Azzurri Group. The Azzurri Group is one of the UK’s largest and most successful casual dining businesses. We operate two leading national Italian brands, Zizzi and ASK Italian, and the UK’s leading quick-service Italian, Coco di Mama.

Why is Zizzi called Zizzi?

But rather, er, it means prick. Yep, Zizzi means prick in France – apparently/allegedly/potentially, anyway.

Is Zizzi in administration?

Azzurri Group, the owner of Zizzi and Ask Italian, has been sold out of administration to US investment firm, TowerBrook Capital Partners. The deal will keep 225 restaurants open and maintain around 5,000 jobs, but 75 will not reopen. Coronavirus is said to be the blame.

Is Zizzi closing?

Zizzi and Ask Italian are set to permanently close 75 of their restaurants, putting up to 1,200 jobs at risk. Azzurri Group, the owner of the two chains, has been pulled from administration by US investment firm TowerBrook Capital Partners after the coronavirus crisis rocked the industry.

Why is Zizzi closed?

Is Zizzis shutting down?

The owner of Zizzi and Ask Italian restaurant chains said it will close 75 locations, risking the loss of up to 1,200 jobs. Azzurri Group, which also owns the Coco Di Mama pasta chain, has been sold out of administration to TowerBrook Capital Partners.

Is Zizzi cooked fresh?

Everything from the dough, through the sauces to the pasta seems pre-prepared or frozen and all they do is re-heat and assemble oh, and the case of pizza, stretch dough and scatter pre-assigned toppings in both number and precision volume.