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Tangible industry insight that identifies real opportunities for growth and an inspiring address from a bona fide industry guru awaits you at the Arena Summer Event 2015 on Friday 26 June. Having recently met with Andrew, wecan certainly say that he has an amazing career history which truly inspires.

A speaker with real substance

Andrew Guy, the respected CEO of Ed’s Easy Diner, will give you the benefit of his vast expertise and insight in the UK foodservice and hospitality industry, and particularly the vibrant and prosperous casual dining market.   It you attend this event you will gain from Andrew’s:-

• 40 years’ experience in the UK, Europe and the USA, including senior roles at some of the best-known companies in the casual dining arena, such as Gourmet Holdings, The Restaurant Group and My Kinda Town
• Impactful career triumphs – during his 10 years at City Centre Restaurants (now The Restaurant Group) he re-launched Garfunkels which had been in decline, and created and launched Frankie & Benny’s, which is now one of the most successful full-service restaurant chains in the UK, with over 200 outlets
• Business prowess – Ed’s Easy Diner Holdings has just reported another year of strong estate, revenue and profit growth, with group operating profit up 48.5% to £3.318m, turnover increasing 50.7% to £26.5m and EBITDA growing 51.4% to £5.9m
• Proven track record – as CEO of Ed’s Easy Diner, Andrew has increased the number of diners almost ten-fold from 4 to 38, boosted annual turnover by more than £23m from £3.2 to £26.5m, and propelled the number of employees from 70 to 850
• Ambition – never one to rest, Andrew has exciting expansion plans for Ed’s Easy Diner and a target for the estate to top over 100 units by September 2018
• Dedication to the industry – as a fellow of the BHA, Andrew is a member of the BHA’s board of directors and chairman of the audit committee.  In fact, he was instrumental in the merger of the BHA and The Restaurant Association in 2003 and was chairman post-merger
• Sense of responsibility – a trustee and life patron of Springboard and a trustee and member of the investment committee for Hospitality Action, Andrew is a passionate supporter of our industry charities. For example, at least half of new employees at Ed’s Easy Diner have been recruited through Springboard
• Respected position in the industry – Andrew has been honoured with industry accolades including a Catey for Group Restaurateur of the Year (2003) and the CGA Peach Industry Leader of the Year award (2014).

There are even more reasons for you to attend …..

Identifying opportunities for growth:

On the morning of the event, you will also benefit from a valuable industry briefing by Technomic.  As we know, today’s foodservice industry is changing rapidly. Greater emphasis on healthier food, technology and global influence are creating new challenges and opportunities for operators, suppliers and distributors.  The vice president of Technomic, Patrick Noone, will utilise Technomic’s vast foodservice resources across the UK, US and Canada to identify key trends and spotlight potential opportunities for growth in the rapidly-changing UK industry. 

Your ticket for the event includes Technomic’s presentation in the morning, a lively networking drinks reception, three-course lunch with wine and Andrew’s inspiring post-lunch speech.  This event is always extremely popular thanks to its reputation for delivering value that lasts beyond the event. 

So don't miss out - click here to secure your place online or contact Lorraine Wood personally by email or on 07803 853 618.