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Event NewsHealth, Gen Z and the next wave of menu trends
Taking place in London on 9 October, MCA’s Innovation Conference will spotlight menu innovation, with three sessions looking at consumer health, Gen Z preferences and trend-led product development
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Event NewsConsumer-facing innovation at MCA’s Innovation Conference
Taking place at London’s Ham Yard Hotel on 9 October, two sessions will showcase how operators are innovating at the consumer interface, from delivery models to creative brand partnerships
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Event NewsAI – revolution, risk or reality check?
At this year’s inaugural Innovation Conference, leaders from Popeyes, Papa Johns, M&B and Honest Burgers, among others, will spotlight the strategies and technologies shaping the future of the sector
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Event NewsInnovation Conference 2025: Agility, platforms and training
The event on 9 October will showcase how brands including PizzaExpress, Popeyes, Gail’s, Azzurri and Heineken are using innovation to fuel growth
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Event NewsExclusive insights to be shared at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
AlixPartners will set out the financial landscape of the restaurant sector, while Lumina Intelligence will exclusively preview its new Restaurant Market Report, at the event on 13 November
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Event NewsNew sessions announced for MCA’s Innovation Conference
Azzurri Group, Starbucks, Star Pubs & Bars Papa Johns have joined the line-up at the new conference on 9 October.
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Event NewsMCA launches all-new Innovation Conference
The Innovation Conference 2025 will debut on 9 October at London’s Ham Yard Hotel, leading operators and innovators to explore the real-world impact of innovation across food, drink, digital and operations
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Event NewsThe Restaurant Conference 2025 returns in November
Speakers include KFC MD Rob Swain, Evolv Collection CEO Martin Williams, Bill’s MD Tom James and Banana Tree MD Kate Wilton. Tickets are on sale now.
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Event NewsParogon Group: ‘We’ve still got growth’
The pub-restaurant operator continues to look for sites that fit its portfolio, but will expand via measured, sustainable growth, co-founder Richard Colclough told MCA’s Pub Conference
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Event NewsOnly a few tickets left: Pub Conference 2025
Taking place this Thursday at London’s Ham Yard Hotel, the conference will bring together the UK’s leading pub and bar operators, investors, analysts and suppliers for a day packed with insight, strategy and connection
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Event NewsOne week to go: Pub Conference 2025
The Pub Conference takes place next Thursday, 26 June, at London’s Ham Yard Hotel, bringing together operators, analysts, investors and suppliers for a day of sector-specific insight, strategy and networking
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Event News‘There is still an education piece to be done around social media marketing’
Brands could be using more than just popular social channels, such as Instagram and TikTok, to boost website traffic and engagement, according to JP Then, founder and CEO at Slerp.
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Event NewsIncipio Group to unveil next chapter at Pub Conference
CEO and co-founder Ed Devenport will reflect on a decade of growth and share what’s next for the multi-concept operator behind Pergola and The Prince
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Event NewsPho: ‘Digital touchpoints are important, but so is human connection’
Targeted content and personalisation are effective at driving awareness and engagement, but brands need to remember that real life experiences help create that emotional connection with a customer, Pho’s marketing director Libby Andrews told Hostech
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Event News‘Loyalty isn’t just a touchpoint, it’s a journey’: Operators get personal at Hostech
Comptoir, Heartwood Collection, 200 Degrees and Uber Eats discuss how they are moving beyond transactional approaches and embedding loyalty across every customer interaction
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Event NewsParogon Group to share expansion strategy at Pub Conference
Richard Colclough will discuss the brand’s approach to converting sites into thriving food-led venues, including daypart-specific propositions and the success of all-day concept Willow
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Event NewsPub leaders to share sustainability strategies at Pub Conference
M&B’s David Briggs, Punch Pubs’ Jon Dale and Shepherd Neame’s Martin Godden will explore their approaches to reducing carbon footprints, cutting waste, and transitioning to renewable energy
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Event NewsLumina Intelligence to unveil key growth trends in UK pub sector
A dedicated insight session will present the latest data from the Pub Market Report 2025 at this year’s Pub Conference
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Event NewsPub Conference: panel to address workforce resilience and retention
As rising labour costs and talent shortages challenge hospitality, leaders at MCA’s Pub Conference will examine how operators are building and nurturing resilient teams
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Event NewsHospitality leaders weigh AI’s real impact
Costa Coffee, Pizza Pilgrims, Individual Restaurants and Sona shared how AI is shaping hospitality, via real-world applications that balance operational efficiency with human experience, at MCA’s Hostech