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词条 Bella Italia
释义

  1. History

  2. Fare

  3. Tipping and minimum wage

  4. Environmental record

  5. Philanthropy

  6. See also

  7. References

  8. External links

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}}Bella Italia (formerly known as Bella Pasta) is a chain of over 90 restaurants offering dishes inspired by Italian cuisine

in the United Kingdom[1] and Ireland. The chain is part of the Casual Dining Group, who also own Café Rouge and Las Iguanas.

History

Bella Italia started life as two small restaurant chains - Pastificio and Pizzaland - which were part of the Grand Metropolitan group.[2]

In 1990, Michael Guthrie (former Chairman of Mecca Leisure Group) formed BrightReasons and bought the Pizzaland and Pastificio chains from Grand Metropolitan for £20m in February 1991, rebranding Pastificio to Bella Pasta in the process.[3]

In February 1993, BrightReasons purchased 43 Pizza Piazza and Prima Pasta restaurants from Rank Organisation for £20.25m,[4] bringing their total number of restaurants to 165.

In May 1994, BrightReasons started preparing for a stock market flotation, and the group was expected to be valued at between £70m-£100m.[5] This was subsequently announced in September,[6] however, in November 1994, the planned flotation was postponed.[7]

In November 1996, BrightReasons was put up for sale[8] after suffering a particularly tough trading period in 1995.[9]

In December 2002, the Bella Pasta chain was rebranded as Bella Italia and the first fully branded restaurant opened in Leeds.

In September 2012, Bella Italia joined the Nectar loyalty card reward scheme as a redemption partner.[10]

In September 2013, Bella Italia began a partnership with the Gourmet Society, offering their members discounts on production of a Gourmet Society restaurant discount card.

Fare

The menu combines pizza and pasta, which is their main product, with a range of grill and speciality dishes.[11][12][13] The food is complemented by some Italian wines - many from smaller producers - beers and soft drinks.[12][14]

Tipping and minimum wage

In 2009 the company was found to be threatening to dismiss waiting staff who do not get customers to pay tips on credit cards rather than in cash. Credit card tips were used by the company to subsidise wages (which are usually the legal minimum) whereas cash tips go directly to waiting staff.[15] In line with changes to tipping legislation, which came into effect on 1 October 2009, Tragus Ltd reviewed and updated its policies to ensure that all tips, after a 10% deduction for administrative and other costs paid by credit or debit card, are now distributed through the payroll system to restaurant staff. All restaurant employees are paid tips in addition to the National Minimum Wage.[16]

Environmental record

In November 2015 the chain received the worst rating of all restaurants surveyed in an assessment of the sustainability of its seafood.[17]

Philanthropy

In June 2012, Bella Italia began officially supporting The Children's Society by donating some of the profit from a selected dish on the menu to the charity.[18]

In 2013, Bella Italia officially partnered with Comic Relief, the British charity founded in 1985 that aims to "bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of poor and disadvantaged people."[19]

See also

  • List of Italian restaurants

References

1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.tragusgroup.com/brands/bella-italia |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-11-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120090930/http://www.tragusgroup.com/brands/bella-italia |archivedate=2012-11-20 |df= }}
2. ^{{cite news|last=Nisse|first=Jason|title=Facing away from Mecca: Michael Guthrie has learned the dangers of debt.|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/facing-away-from-mecca-michael-guthrie-has-learned-the-dangers-of-debt-jason-nisse-reports-1401071.html|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=27 November 2012|location=London|date=19 January 1994}}
3. ^{{cite web|last=Blackhurst|first=Chris|title=My best deal - The business rejuvenator - MICHAEL GUTHRIE.|url=http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/news/408847/UK-best-deal---business-rejuvenator---MICHAEL-GUTHRIE/?DCMP=ILC-SEARCH|publisher=Management Today|accessdate=27 November 2012}}
4. ^{{cite news|last=Murray|first=John|title=BrightReasons buys Rank food outlets|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/brightreasons-buys-rank-food-outlets-1474156.html|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=27 November 2012|location=London|date=20 February 1993}}
5. ^{{cite web|title=BrightReasons prepares for flotation|url=http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/12/05/1994/6759/BrightReasons-prepares-for-flotation.htm|publisher=Caterer and Hotelkeeper|accessdate=27 November 2012}}
6. ^{{cite web|title=Guthrie serves £70m flotation|url=http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/29/09/1994/7346/guthrie-serves-16370m-flotation.htm|publisher=Caterer and Hotelkeeper|accessdate=27 November 2012}}
7. ^{{cite web|title=BrightReasons stalls flotation|url=http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/24/11/1994/31260/BrightReasons-stalls-flotation.htm|publisher=Caterer and Hotelkeeper|accessdate=27 November 2012}}
8. ^{{cite news|last=Cope|first=Nigel|title=Whitbread eyes pounds 40m BrightReasons sites|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/whitbread-eyes-pounds-40m-brightreasons-sites-1350343.html|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=27 November 2012|location=London|date=2 November 1996}}
9. ^{{cite web|last=Sangster|first=Andrew|title=BrightReasons in sales talks after tough 1995|url=http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/03/10/1996/21367/BrightReasons-in-sales-talks-after-tough-1995.htm|publisher=Caterer and Hotelkeeper|accessdate=27 November 2012}}
10. ^{{cite web|title=Tragus joins Nectar promo|url=http://www.peach-report.com/Marketing/1604947/tragus_joins_nectar_promo.html|publisher=Peach Report|accessdate=26 November 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120192420/http://www.peach-report.com/Marketing/1604947/tragus_joins_nectar_promo.html|archivedate=20 January 2013|df=}}
11. ^{{cite web|author=David Collins, Northern Correspondent |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/restaurants-pasta-war-serves-up-steaming-pile-of-insults-nh26bswq9 |title=Restaurants’ pasta war serves up steaming pile of insults |website=The Times |date=2017-11-12 |accessdate=2017-11-24}}
12. ^{{cite web | last=Evans | first=Denise | title=Bella Italia reaches landmark 15th year in Manchester | website=Manchester Evening News | date=February 15, 2016 | url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/bella-italia-reaches-landmark-15th-10892426 | access-date=November 24, 2017}}
13. ^{{cite web|last=Hyde |first=Dan |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/shopping-and-consumer-news/11473546/The-10-most-salty-childrens-meals-in-restaurants.html |title=The 10 most salty children's meals in restaurants |publisher=The Telegraph |date=2015-03-16 |accessdate=2017-11-24}}
14. ^{{cite web|title=Bella Italia Menus|url=http://www.bellaitalia.co.uk/menus|publisher=Bella Italia}}
15. ^{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/28/restaurant-chains-scare-tactics-gratuities|title=Cafe waiters fear the axe over cash tips|date=28 June 2009|publisher=The Guardian | location=London | accessdate=21 November 2012|first=Jamie|last=Elliott}}
16. ^{{cite web|title=Bella Italia Service Charge|url=http://www.bellaitalia.co.uk/service-charge|publisher=Bella Italia}}
17. ^{{cite web|author=Rebecca Smithers |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/nov/18/family-restaurant-chains-unsustainable-seafood-wagamama-bella-italia |title=More than half of UK's family restaurant chains serving unsustainable seafood | Environment |publisher=The Guardian |date= |accessdate=2017-11-24}}
18. ^{{cite web | title=Bella Italia is fundraising for us | website=The Children's Society | date=June 18, 2012 | url=https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/news-and-blogs/article/bella-italia-fundraising-us | access-date=November 24, 2017}}
19. ^{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/thinkcloudstudio/docs/bella_rednosebook |title=Bella Italia - Comic Relief 2014 by Hannah |publisher=issuu |date=2014-03-11 |accessdate=2017-11-24}}

External links

  • {{Official Website|www.bellaitalia.co.uk}}
  • {{Commons category inline|Bella Italia}}
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