PEOPLE PULSE
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PEOPLE PULSE
May 2025
Hello Everyone!
In the month of May, period 5, PizzaExpress UAE achieved major operational milestones. We will summarize the weekly sales and HR engagements.
New sales drivers included the launch of delivery-exclusive Mac & Wings, Sunday Funday with Roast, and Unlimited Pizza with Salad Bar in licensed venues.
HR initiatives focused on training, retention, and engagement. Turnover stood at 11.6% YTD. Cook-offs and relaunch training supported new menu rollouts. Employee engagement was strengthened through restaurant anniversaries, site visits, People Pulse newsletters, and games. PEX UAE achieved a 93% HGEM rating and maintained its No. 3 national ranking.
Lastly, announcing the winner for last Quiz!
HR & Training
Sunday Funday Roast
Cook-Off
Sunday Funday Roast
Cook-Off : A concept to include beef, chicken and salmon steaks in the brunch offer. A cook off for the Kitchen Heads and Restaurant Managers was completed for launch a scheduled launch on 06th June, 2025.
Dough Management Basics to the Financial Account joining the business
Head Office new joiner Mohamed Haseen Fahim (Financial Accountant) kitchen familiarization and our star ingredient - dough management training conducted.
Wine Trainer Selena of alcohol supplier
A&E conducted training on Red and Sparkling wines for staff at BSQ and JLT, enhancing their knowledge and service skills through an engaging and informative session.
NEW JOINERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY
Waitress
Jumeirah Lake Towers
MOHAMED HASEEN FAHIM
Financial Accountant Head Office
AYUSHA GAUTAM
Employee of the Month (MAY)
KENNETH BWAMIKI
Waiter, Jumeirah
RIZWAN ULLAH
Pizzaiolo, Bin Sougat
BISWASH ACHARYA
Waiter, Ibn Battuta
Mohammed Belal Hossain
Senior Pizzaiolo, Kidzania
Girish Kumar
Waiter, World Trade Centre
Anil Drawin Monteiro
Waiter, Fujairah
Cantherine Wangari
Waitress, Jumeirah Lakes Tower
Michael Apochie
Kitchen Steward, Al Reem
Hitender Singh Chouhan Waiter, Business Bay
Prajwol Upadhyaya
Head Waiter,
Springs Souk
Fatima Rashed Hostess, Al Ain
James Puso
Kitchen Helper Central Kitchen
FINANCE DASHBOARD
MAY
The chart compares sales performance for 2025 against 2024 actuals and the budget across 12 periods. Overall, 2025 sales (blue bars) demonstrate a mixed trend. In P1 and P4, 2025 sales exceed both 2024 and the budget. Notably, P3 shows the weakest performance, falling significantly below both benchmarks.
P5 records the highest 2025 sales, outperforming both 2024 and budget. The data highlights variability in 2025 performance with strong early and late periods but weaker mid-year results, pointing to areas for targeted improvement.
OPERATIONS HIGHLIGHT MAY
SPRINGSOUQhitarecord-breakingweeklysalesofAED152,451inWeek22.
JLTachieveditshighestweeklysalesoftheyearatAED229,412inWeek22.
JUMIERAH’Sextendedhoursuntil4AMledtoanadditionalAED45,269inrevenue.
MAC&WINGSconcepthaveintroducedinWeek22toboosttheadditionalsales exclusivefordeliveries.
NEWINITIATIVESlikeSundayFundaywithRoastandUnlimitedPizzawithSaladBar
islaunchedinLicensedrestaurantstoboostsales
QueenMargheritaUpsellingChallengeisnowliveacrossalloutlets.1,895QMsoldin P4whichcontributed4.2%oftotaldine-insales.
Health is Wealth
Meditation is the key to manage your stress
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WINNER FOR THE PREVIOUS QUIZ-3: NO WINNERS
ANSWERS TO LAST QUIZ
Here are 10 True or False questions about PizzaExpress UAE:
1.True or False: PizzaExpress originated in Italy- False
2.True or False: PizzaExpress UAE offers a gluten-free pizza base option. - True
3.True or False: All PizzaExpress UAE branches are self-service only. - False
4.True or False: PizzaExpress UAE is known for its open kitchen concept. - True
5.True or False: The “American Hot” is one of the spicy pizzas on the menu. - True
6.True or False: PizzaExpress UAE does not offer any desserts. - False
7.True or False: The restaurants in UAE offer both dine-in and takeaway options. - True
8.True or False: PizzaExpress UAE regularly hosts live music events at selected branches. - True
9.True or False: Only meat-based pizzas are served at PizzaExpress UAE. - False
10.True or False: PizzaExpress UAE has a kids’ menu with fun meal options. - True
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