One week to go until MCA’s Food to Go Conference

With only one week to go until MCA’s Food to Go Conference, now is the time to snap up the last few remaining tickets to the event, which features headline speakers from itsu, Tortilla, Tim Horton’s and Moto Hospitality.

Julian Metcalfe, founder of itsu, will take part in an exclusive fireside chat where he will discuss itsu’s pioneering stance on healthy, affordable, fast-food and why, at long last, the brand is ready to franchise to a handful of carefully selected partners.

Richard Morris, CEO, Tortilla will be taking part in a Q&A style session on the Mexican fast-casual brand’s growth story and future opportunities.

Kevin Hydes, chief commercial officer at Tim Horton’s UK & Ireland will be sharing how the North American brand has successfully put its stamp on the UK, while Ken McMeikan, CEO, Moto Hospitality will discuss how the move to electric vehicles is shaping the F&B mix at motorway services and how brands can best engage with customers on the move.

The programme also features a series of panel sessions looking at the digital evolution of food to go, recruitment and retention, menu innovation, the future of coffee shops and growing your estate in a downturn.

Operators featuring on these panels includes: Pret, Domino’s, Caffè Nero UK, Leon, Pure, EG Group, Chopstix, Benugo, 200 Degrees, WatchHouse Coffee and Blank Street Coffee.

Lumina Intelligence, CACI and Vita Mojo will also be sharing exclusive insights with delegates that will inform delegates about the shape of the market, projections for future growth, and how transactional trends and the cost of living crisis are shaping both property strategies and menus.

Registration is from 9.30am with the conference programme beginning at 10am and finishing at around 4pm, followed by a drinks reception and networking.

To view the full agenda and to book tickets, please visit foodtogoconference.co.uk.