Claus Meyer: Pioneering the New Nordic Cuisine

At the European Foodservice Summit in Amsterdam, top entrepreneur and culinary pioneer Claus Meyer revealed learnings from his life. Claus Meyer, born in 1963 in Nykøbing Falster, Denmark, is a celebrated gastronomic entrepreneur whose…

Wingstop – Expansion Course on Chicken Wings

Wingstop's Head of International Development Alan Honan has outlined ambitious plans for significant growth, both in the United States and Europe. The US-based chicken wing chain aims to expand its presence in existing markets and enter new…

The Will to Win

José Cil was the first speaker to open the 25th European Foodservice Summit in Amsterdam. Proactive through crises – the motto of the top manager from the USA. He shared his success strategies with the 250 participants from the European hospitality…

What We Learned: Key Summit Takeaways

  The European Foodservice Summit traditionally ends with a summary of key learnings from individual speakers and sessions. In 2024, co-founder and long-term moderator Prof. Chris Muller shared his key take-aways for the very last…

Dynamic Pricing, Retail Gastronomy, and a Star Photographer

The second day of the European Foodservice Summit in Amsterdam ended with an emotional finale and started with a handover. Click here to secure your ticket for 2025. Special rate til Oct 31st. At the beginning of the day, founder and long-time…

A fulminant start to the Summit

The European Foodservice Summit celebrated its 25th anniversary in a new location—Amsterdam, after 24 years in Zurich. Held in the historic Felix Meritis, the event gathered 250 international decision-makers for two days to discuss the latest…

EFSS-exclusive: QSR-Players with most units in Europe

For the first time, Europe's premier gathering of professional foodservice players was hosted in Amsterdam. The 250 attendees at Felix Meritis were immediately treated to a high-caliber program. The event opened…

Amsterdam Culinary Study Tours

Embark on a culinary exploration of Amsterdam on September 17, the day before the European Foodservice Summit starts. Led by local industry insiders, each of our tours promises four hours of inspiration paired with exclusive insights.…

EFSS Executive Exchange – Paris Edition

Networking at its finest: The European Foodservice Summit has once again united the top leaders of European gastronomy, this time in the vibrant city of Paris.  Seasoned professionals and successful newcomers of the French culinary scene…

Key Themes of EFSS 2024

Every year, the European Foodservice Summit programme delves into topics vital for hospitality leaders, offering insights and inspiration to navigate today's dynamic landscape. Here's an overview of this year's conference topics, addressing…

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