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Event NewsHeadline sessions revealed for Hostech 2025
Burger King, Azzurri Group, Tortilla, Creams, Bill’s and Big Table Group are among the businesses speaking at the MCA conference on 22 May
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Event NewsTech in hospitality: Driving engagement, retention and growth
Speaking at HRC 2025, leaders from Hawksmoor and Caravan explored how technology is reshaping recruitment, onboarding, and training
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Event NewsUrban Pubs & Bars and Greggs win big at MCA Hospitality Awards
Wingstop, Pizza Pilgrims, Albert’s Schloss and The Devonshire were also among the winners at the industry’s premier celebration of the best-in-class concepts, revealed last night at The Guildhall
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Event NewsGDK eyes 300 UK sites and £400m sales by 2028
The fast-growing kebab chain is targeting 300 UK sites by 2028, with new formats such as a small ‘hole-in-the-wall’ takeaway model for densely populated areas being explored, CEO Simon Wallis told the MCA Food to Go Conference
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Event NewsPolarisation and premiumisation: Food to go in 2025
Speaking at MCA’s Food to Go Conference, Lumina Intelligence’s Flora Zwolinski highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector this year
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Event NewsShare your rising star, sustainability and diversity stories
There are still three special judged categories open for submissions for the MCA Hospitality Awards 2025, with a final deadline of 3 March
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Event NewsMCA partners with the Burnt Chef Project
MCA’s flagship Restaurant Conference returns next week with a new charity partner which aims to address mental health stigma in hospitality
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Event NewsMarketing specialists to share exclusive insights at MCA’s Hostech
Delegates will hear from marketing directors representing Hawksmoor, Heartwood Collection, and Comptoir Group, who will share their approaches to a rapidly evolving consumer and tech landscape
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Event NewsFive Guys’ John Eckbert on people, passion and innovation
The CEO will appear at MCA’s Restaurant Conference on 7 November and share his story behind successfully scaling across multiple cultures, geographies, and economies
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Event NewsHeartwood Collection aims for £100m+ turnover by 2026
Speaking at MCA’s Pub Conference, CEO Richard Ferrier previewed the company’s latest pipeline as it looks towards 10 new openings per year and plans to reach 400+ rooms in the next two
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Event NewsMCA’s Pub Conference partners with Ask for Angela
The conference returns on 26 June with a new charity partner, Ask for Angela - an initiative adapted by businesses around the UK and internationally to help promote safety and wellbeing
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Event NewsSnowfox Group boss Richard Hodgson to headline Omnichannel Conference
Supported by MCA, The Grocer and Restaurant, the Omnichannel Conference offers a unique perspective on how hospitality, retail and FMCG brands can learn from one another
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Event NewsLast chance to secure your place at MCA’s Hospitality Awards
Our annual awards ceremony, to be held at The Guildhall on 14 March, celebrates the best concepts, individuals and deals in the eating and drinking out sector
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Event NewsWingstop, Joe & The Juice, Taco Bell and Krispy Kreme at the Food to Go Conference
MCA’s annual conference returns to the The Ham Yard Hotel London tomorrow (March 5), with sessions from leading operators including Pret, Leon, Ole & Steen and more
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Event NewsStonegate’s ‘game-changing’ digital media
Marketing director James Metcalfe will explain how the pub company’s new digital network is allowing guests to find and book venues, earn loyalty rewards and unlock personalised experiences at Hostech next week
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Event NewsPizzaExpress, Wagamama and Big Mamma join Restaurant Conference
PizzaExpress CEO Paula Mackenzie, Wagamama CEO Thomas Heier and Big Mamma Group co-founder Victor Lugger will discuss the evolution of the iconic brands, how they are nurturing people and culture, and the growth potential of their businesses
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Event NewsRegistration now open for The Big Hospitality Expo
Produced by MCA’s publisher William Reed, the Expo takes place from 26-28 September at Olympia London and features a full programme of speakers alongside the trade show.
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Event NewsUKHospitality: Government needs to help sector attract investment
A lack of coherent strategy to tackle the cost of living crisis is negatively impacting investment into the sector, UKHospitality’s Summer Conference heard yesterday.
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Event NewsHospitality heroes recognised at Retailers’ Retailer Awards
To mark what has been a truly testing 12 months, this year MCA is introducing a new, unique category at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, which recognises the unsung heroes of the hospitality sector.
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Event NewsThe Conversation – Digital Event by MCA
Join us for The Conversation, MCA’s weekly online event for hospitality leaders.