Agenda

Glenn Edwards, managing director (USA), Leon

Glenn will share the story of Leon’s expansion into the US, incorporating the differing trends in the US food to go market compared to the UK, what lessons Leon has learnt so far, and future plans for growth.

Andrew Walker, CEO, EAT.

Andrew will talk about the turnaround of EAT under his stewardship, incorporating the challenges, opportunities and changes he has implemented to drive future success.

John Diviney, CEO, Welcome Break

John will discuss Applegreen’s food-to-go offering, both across the existing forecourt business, and its evolution following the acquisition of motorway services operator Welcome Break. He will address the growth it is seeing from the segment, the brands that operate within the estate, and how the relationship works.

Richard Hodgson, CEO, YO! Sushi

Richard will talk about the evolution of the company into a global multi-brand operator.

Andrew Stephen, CEO, Sustainable Restaurant Association

Andrew will be speaking about how food-to-go operators can respond to consumer demand for more sustainable practices, including a reduction in single-use plastics and meat.

Industry panel

Jon Lake, managing director, Chopstix Group

Mark Lilley, founder and CEO, Abokado

Andy Hulbert, head of corporate development – franchise, Warren’s Bakery

 

Concepts to watch panel

Hear from the founders of up-and-coming food to go concepts MCA believe will shape the market in years to come. They will discuss their journey so far, what makes them different and their future growth plans:

Celia Farrar, founder, Polu Poke

Neelofar Khan, co-founder, Zabardast

 

More speakers to be confirmed shortly.