[Food] Pizza Express on the brink?

[MattBackHome]

I went in Burger Brothers with my eldest, before the Villa Cup game. It was the first time and I suspect the last. £25 for two burgers all be it doubles and we both agreed afterwards, singles would have been more sensible. Tiny place rammed with queueing customers and moped riders. I can see why someone might prefer to take the risk on a cold one arriving, versus the hassle of queueing. I would also add I could make quality burgers for about 10 people with drinks at home for around the same price.

I don't think anyone has mentioned dark kitchens yet. These are fast food restaurants that exist only to serve mobile delivery customers. They have no tables, you can't turn up and order and they may well churn out food from the menus of several competing restaurant groups/franchises. They can be in cheaper rental areas and difficult to find, because it doesn't matter. As long as the brand has good recognition and a relationship with a delivery partner, it has all it needs to trade.

Next time you're hankering a burger before a match I'd recommend Troll's. Burgers that you really couldn't emulate yourself (unless you had a LOT of time), and none of the squished moped deliveries. Best of all, you can enjoy it alongside a delicious pint of Plateau that you've bought at The Albert over the road.

 

[papajaff]

I like Pizza Express, I'd be disappointed if it went.

Yep, me too. Been going since the 80's and would be very sad if they went. The pizza bread and dough balls are superb.