Andy will exclusively preview Lumina’s brand-new Food to Go Market Report, presenting the latest consumer insights, including how the current economic landscape is impacting food to go spend and purchasing behaviours, and which trends are making waves in the sector.

Pret is continuing to evolve its offer in the face of changing consumer demand and economic challenges as it embarks on its next chapter of growth. In this fireside chat, chief executive Pano Christou will share how the brand plans to grow in 2026 – with an eye on expanding into more UK cities and transport hubs, and driving menu innovation and value-led initiatives that will shape the brand’s future.

Still the leading burger brand on the high street more than 50 years since its launch in the UK, McDonald’s commands a third of Britain’s fast-food consumption, but now operates in a highly competitive quick service sector. Joining as part of a refresh of McDonald’s UK & Ireland’s senior team, chief restaurant officer Patrick Gerber shares insights into the brand’s plan to stay on top, its big bets for 2026, and how customer experience remains king at the Golden arches.

Drawing on CACI’s consumer and market tracking data, Paul will present an update on the transaction trends and geographic hotspots in the food to go market. He will also explore which property formats are most sought after, the brands outperforming the rest, and the fast-evolving demands of demographic groups.

From brioche-inspired hot sandwiches to farm to fork salad bowls and matcha, we will hear from a collection of growing food to go concepts that are bringing fresh ideas to the sector. Michael Medovnikov and Sacha Yonan, co-founders at Crunch, will be sharing how they have turned their cult sandwich business into a bricks and mortar offering, and the gap it fills in the lunchtime market. Angus Lambert, founder and CEO of Bewliehill will outline the journey of his farm to fork salad and seasonal bowl business from a concept – inspired by his granda’s farm – to two London sites and counting. While Rashique Siddique and Callum Doherty, will share what makes How Matcha! a distinctly different offering in the wider drinks market, and their plans for growth.

UK’s leading Indian street food café Chaiiwala operates from more than 110 stores, recently opening its first drive-thru and motorway service station locations as it looks to grow to 500 sites over the next 10 years. In this Q&A, co-founder Sohail Ali, shares how the business is looking to the global leader in chaii through new franchise partnerships, new formats and a focus on innovation.

Caffè Nero has continued to outperform the market with its premium, mass market positioning, as its high street rivals have faced challenges. In this Q&A, UK managing director Glyn House shares why the business is well placed for continued success in a crowded coffee market, the strength recent acquisitions have brought to the group, and how menu innovation is helping to drive revenue.