Exclusive interview with Sticks ‘n’ Sushi CEO Andreas Karlsson

What does the acquisition by McWin mean for the Danish premium dining brand? Sticks 'n' Sushi CEO and EFSS Advisory Board Member Andreas Karlsson discusses the new investors, growth plans extending beyond network expansion, and business friendships. Andreas,…

EFSS Board member strikes mega-deal

"McWin Capital Partners to acquire majority shareholding in Sticks'n'Sushi" — With this declaration, two individuals closely associated with the European Foodservice Summit have unveiled this year's first mega deal for the European restaurant…

EFSS 2024 kick-off: Advisory Board meets in London

With the convening of the EFSS Advisory Board in London, we recently initiated the groundwork for the next edition of the European Foodservice Summit. Over two days in early January 2024, intensive discussions unfolded in the meeting rooms…

EFSS satellite: On international expansion and the market in the Middle East

A sneak peek into the upcoming European Foodservice Summit set for September occurred on January 10th in London, where a group of prominent restaurateurs gathered. Besides providing an excellent platform to broaden and reinforce their networks,…

Loyalty is powerful

“Loyalty programmes can be very really powerful as a tool. But such a programme is not a slam dunk. It's a bit of a trial and error”, said loyalty expert Oliver Dervey of Swisscard. At the European Foodservice Summit 2023, Dervey shared…

Sustainability = Profitability

“Sustainability can positively impact the bottom line,“ says Jordi Pascual, founder and CEO of Udon, a 72-unit strong Japanese noodle bar concept founded in Barcelona. At the European Foodservice Summit 2023 in Zurich, he outlined the company’s…

Going public – capital for growth

Taking a foodservice company public involves careful considerations and strategic planning. At the European Foodservice Summit 2023, Richard Morris, CEO of Tortilla Mexican Grill, the largest Fast-Casual-Mexican brand in the UK, explored the…

“We must put people first!”

Younique Concepts faces no staffing shortages. Founder Sven Sallaerts sheds light on what distinguishes this Dutch foodservice company. Commencing his talk at the 24th European Foodservice Summit in Zurich, Dutch foodservice entrepreneur…

Embracing Change: “China Leads the Way”

China's industry was long associated with imitation products. Today, the country is at the forefront of innovation in numerous sectors, including foodservice. At the European Foodservice Summit in Zurich, Frank Sieren, a China expert, TV journalist,…

Amsterdam: Discover our new Summit venue

Farewell Zurich, here we come, Amsterdam! For the first time in its 25-year history, the European Foodservice Summit will journey beyond its Swiss roots and explore new territory. Here’s a sneak peak into our new haven: A house of our…

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