The International Food Industry Trade Show
The BtoB Restaurant Trade Show
The 2-day international event for restaurant chains to expand their business. Find new locations & meet new business partners: multi-site operators, franchise partners, private equity investors, etc.
Coronavirus information
Reed MIDEM today confirms that The Happetite will take place as scheduled, April 28-29, 2020. The health and safety of everyone attending the event is our number one priority. We are continually monitoring developments related to corona virus and following the latest guidance from local, national and international authorities and the World Health Organization as it relates to travel to Happetite and clients’ on-site experience.
Regular updates are available for our customers.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact our helpdesk.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Happetite.
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It’s time to join the 2,200 participants coming from 45 countries (450+ Restaurant chains, 100 multi-site and travel operators, Landlords, food tech suppliers…).
What is The Happetite?
The Happetite is the international food industry trade show dedicated to multi-site restaurant operators looking to expand their business. This powerful business platform is the unique chance to meet all food industry decision makers in one place.
This 2- day event gathers all the key players of the food retail industry and promotes networking opportunities for small and big food businesses. The Happetite is the essential event to build strategies for food industry companies, restaurant chains, and food industry service providers.
The Happetite Highlights
Exhibition area
From smaller upcoming restaurant chains to established names, the leading restaurant industry trade show welcomes the best international restaurant brands looking to showcase their concept and boost their visibility towards franchise partners, travel retail & multi-site restaurant operators, private equity investors and landlords in order to grow their business. Showcase your concept to gain visibility and sign deals with over 2,200 international participants!
Who's coming?
The Happetite, the international restaurant industry trade show, will be the stepping-stone to grow your business internationally. Network and set deals and partnerships with the most influential players from the food industry: Join 2,200 restaurant industry participants including restaurant chains, multi-site restaurant operators & travel operators, franchise partners & private equity investors as well as property players, food tech solution providers and restaurant industry suppliers.
Conferences & Talks
The Happetite, global restaurant industry trade show is the best place to gain insights from food industry experts and learn about the latest food and beverage trends.
2020 focus: of the year: Recipes for growth in a changing world: With speakers from some of the biggest innovators in the industry, we will explore the shifting dynamics the restaurant industry is facing in an increasingly changing and complex business environment.
NEW: The Happetite Awards
Judged by top experts in the restaurant industry, the competition will honour and recognise the finest restaurant concepts and innovations shaking up the industry. Enter one of the 7 categories by 2 March: winners will be revealed during a ceremony attended by 300+ influential professionals from the restaurant industry on 28 April at MiCo Milano Congressi.
Who's coming to The Happetite?
45 countries
2,200 Participants
(landlords, food
& food tech suppliers)
450+ Restaurant chains
100 multi-site and travel retail operators
100 franchise partners and private equity firms
Enter The Happetite Awards
Enjoy the official deadline extension and send your entry by 2 March!
The Happetite Awards will reward excellence and creativity in the Food & Beverage industry. The competition recognises the finest restaurant brands & innovations in the industry across 7 categories. Put your project in the spotlight and gain recognition on an international scale!
Meet the Judges
Rachel BELAM
Head of Food & Beverage Leasing
UNIBAIL RODAMCO WESTFIELD
Mélanie GUILLDOU
Executive Vice President Foodservice Global
LAGARDERE TRAVEL RETAIL
Simon Stenning
Founder
FUTURE FOODSERVICE
Jerzy Tymofiejew
Chief Development Officer
AMREST
Restaurant industry content: The best recipes for growth!
The Happetite is becoming a reference in the restaurant industry and in the food industry, providing key solutions to restaurant chains & operators as well as property players to support their business expansion. Here you will find key food industry trends dealing with industry matters. Get The Latest food industry trends with exclusive white papers, videos and interviews!
Watch the 2019 postcard and get key food industry insights
The Happetite Advisory board
Mario C. BAUER
Entrepreneur & TEDDY BEAR
Brand-Ambassador / Co-founder
AMREST/ CURTICE BROTHERS/
WHITESPACE PARTNERS
Marco BEOLCHI
Founder
MARCOBEOLCHI.COM
François BLOUIN
President
FOOD SERVICE VISION
Mickael COUTIN
Founder
AK Consulting
Jonathan DOUGHTY
Head of Foodservice, Leisure & Placemaking
ECE PROJEKTMANAGEMENT
James HACON
Partner & Managing Director
THINK HOSPITALITY
Stephane KEULIAN
Director
STEPHANEKEULIAN.COM
Jorge LIZAN
Managing Director
LIZAN RETAIL ADVISORS
Vincent MOURRE
CEO & Co-founder
WHITESPACE PARTNERS
Sam SETHI
Principal & Director
INSITE FOOD
Joel SILVERSTEIN
President
EAST WEST HOSPITALITY GROUP
2020 Official & Content Partners
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