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About PizzaExpress<\/strong><\/p> \n

PizzaExpress is one of the world's leading casual dining and consumer brands. Established in 1965 in London, UK it is a part of Gondola Holdings Ltd, a privately owned group. Their portfolio also includes restaurant brands ASK and Zizzis. Gondola is a portfolio company of Cinven, the leading European private equity firm. They have 431 managed restaurants in the UK and 69 restaurants internationally in 13 countries through either franchised or joint venture agreements. PizzaExpress Beijing is the 500th PizzaExpress restaurant in the estate and is the first wholly owned business outside of the UK.<\/p> \n

A Pizza History<\/strong><\/p> \n

PizzaExpress has been obsessed with pizza ever since its founder Peter Boizot opened the first PizzaExpress restaurant on Wardour Street in 1965. Peter had travelled in Italy and was dismayed that he couldn't find real pizza in the UK.  Peter is a big foodie, and took great pride in pioneering beautiful pizza on the high street and working with the best to do this. PizzaExpress was one of the first restaurants to adopt open kitchens and was also a pioneer in taking restaurants into interesting buildings, from old churches to banks to dairies.<\/p> \n

For a comprehensive look at PizzaExpress locations and special offerings, kindly visit:<\/p> \n

www.bj.pizzaexpress.cn<\/a> or www.pizzaexpress.com<\/a><\/p> \n

Media enquiries and further information:<\/p> \n

GHC Asia Beijing
Cai Yawei
+86-10-65-289-983
cai.yawei@ghcasia.com<\/a><\/p>"]; $("#dvExtra").html(content_array[0]);})();