PizzaExpress unveils plans to open new city centre restaurant
PizzaExpress is set to open a brand new restaurant at the Merrion Centre in Leeds.
The restaurant, to be located in the Merrion Centre’s Arena Quarter, will create 22 new jobs and cater for upto 120 people along with an additional outdoor space for a further 36 diners.
Ben Hicks, operations manager for Pizza Express, said: “We opened our first Leeds restaurant back in 1996 and have since then invested regularly in the City by opening further restaurants.
“We are thrilled to commit to our latest flagship venue in the Arena Quarter which further strengthens our long-standing connection with great music.
“We’re very excited about becoming part of the Merrion Centre and opening so close to Merrion House which will give us access to a great mix of office workers and students. We have some great activity planned for the opening and hope lots of people will join us as we bring our mix of great hospitality and unforgettable experiences to the Arena Quarter.”
The new food offering to open in the Arena Quarter joins a wide range of other dining destinations including the recently opened Arnold’s Restaurant & Bar, Bengal Brasserie, Hook & Line, Fuji Hiro and My Thai, amongst others.
Helen Green, associate director for Town Centre Securities, which owns the Merrion Centre, added: “We are very excited to announce that Pizza Express is going to be joining our successful, burgeoning Arena Quarter. The Merrion Centre and this area in particular continues to enjoy growth and high levels of footfall, and we have no doubt that this new addition will enjoy the same success.
“Our asset team have worked tirelessly to identify new opportunities and the right partners to bring into this area of the city, which has cemented our position FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08.10.2018 as a key leisure destination in Leeds.
“We’re going to be pushing on with our mission and are already in discussions some additional exciting brands as we ensure continual growth for the business.”
The new PizzaExpress restaurant is expected to open in March 2019.
