Business

Boojum sold to UK restaurant group Azzurri

Group owns more than 200 restaurants, including Zizzi and ASK Italian

Boojum has 14 outlets across Ireland

Boojum, the Mexican-themed restaurant chain, has been acquired by Azzurri Group from Renatus Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum.

The deal will add Boojum’s 14 outlets across Ireland to the Azzurri Group’s existing portfolio of restaurants, which includes Italian brands ASK Italian, Zizzi and Coco di Mama.

Boojum, founded by John and Karen Blisard, opened its first outlet in Belfast in 2007. In 2015, the business was acquired by Renatus Capital Partners, a private equity ...