Caffè Ritazza
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Caffè Ritazza is a chain of coffee shops owned by the British multinational company SSP Group. It provides a range of coffees, pastries, ciabattas, panini and alcoholic drinks at many sites internationally.
The brand was developed specifically for the travel market.[http://www.foodtravelexperts.com/international/brochure/36/international/#CaffèRitazza] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202170119/http://www.foodtravelexperts.com/international/brochure/36/international/#Caffè |date=2 February 2014 }}
During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, SSP announced it was cutting 5,000 UK jobs across its chains, including Caffè Ritazza, as part of a restructuring aimed at keeping the company afloat.{{cite news |last1=Makortoff |first1=Kalyeena |title=Upper Crust and Caffè Ritazza owner to cut 5,000 UK jobs |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/01/upper-crust-and-caffe-ritazza-owner-to-cut-5000-jobs-ssp-group-coronavirus |accessdate=1 July 2020 |work=Guardian |date=1 July 2020}}
Locations
There are 119 outlets across 21 countries. Four blends are offered by the café chain: Sorrento, Firenze, Napoli, and Capri.
Caffè Ritazza outlets, some of which are operated by Compass Group, are based mainly in the transport sector, airports, railway stations. Around the world, Caffè Ritazza outlets can also be found at university campuses, hospitals, airports and Asda Living stores.{{Cite web|url=https://www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk/business/caffe-ritazza-at-asda-living-maybird-retail-park-birmingham-road-274190.html|title=Caffe Ritazza At Asda Living Food Hygiene rating from Stratford-on-Avon District Council on Scores On The Doors|first=Stratford-on-Avon District|last=Council|website=Scores On The Doors}}
See also
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.ritazza.com/}}
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Category:Coffeehouses and cafés in the United Kingdom
Category:Restaurant franchises
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