Mark Fox, the CEO of Bill’s Restaurants, is confirmed as keynote speaker for the Arena Summer Event 2017 on Monday 15 May at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, London.
The popular Arena event will also feature an exclusive industry insight panel discussion, in association with CGA Peach, that will consider the supply chain, pricing and operator/supplier relationships.
Bill’s is a real ‘phoenix from the fire’ success story; from a flood-destroyed greengrocer’s shop in Lewes in 2000 to a £110.5 million, fast-growing casual dining brand today, operating 76 restaurants and employing almost 3,000 across the UK.
Mark Fox will discuss the unique brand heritage and strategy that has inspired Bill’s’ continued, rapid growth, securing an increase in turnover of +20.5% for the year ending July 2016 and a place at number 70 in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 2016; his vision and plan to deliver continued success; and the key issues impacting casual dining and the wider industry. He will also touch upon his fascinating career path that has taken him from pizza delivery driver to CEO of the one of the fastest growing casual dining brands.
As well as benefitting from insight and opinion, the popular event also offers an excellent opportunity to engage with foodservice and hospitality professionals during the drinks reception and three-course lunch with wine, whilst enjoying the exceptional hospitality of the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel.