CODE Panel discussion: Why Open a Restaurant in Today's Climate?

CODE and OpenTable are hosting a breakfast and panel discussion at Kricket in Shoreditch on Monday 29 June, where we will discuss the reality of opening a new restaurant in today’s challenging economic climate. Joining the panel will be Ed McIlroy of Four Legs, Ifeyinwa Frederick of Chuku’s, Jon Spiteri of The Latimer, Amy Poon of Poon's and Rik Campbell of Kricket, all of whom have recently launched – or are about to launch – new restaurants. OpenTable will moderate the conversation, drawing on decades of experience supporting restaurants as they launch and grow.

Expect a frank conversation about opening a restaurant from today, and all the opportunities and challenges that come with it.

Tickets are £15 and includes the talk, sit-down breakfast and unlimited tea & coffee.

Agenda:

• Why is now the time to open a restaurant?
• The new economics of launching a restaurant
• Consumer behaviour
• Launch strategies
• What does success look like now?

Speakers:

• Ed McIlroy, Director of Four Legs
• Ifeyinwa Frederick, Co-founder of Chuku’s
• Jon Spiteri, Restaurateur and investor of The Latimer
• Rik Campbell, Co-Founder of Kricket Group
• Amy Poon, Founder of Poon's

Moderated by:

• Sasha Shaker, Senior Director of UK & Ireland, OpenTable

Timings:

8.45 arrival
9.00 sit down + breakfast
9.15 panel starts
9.45 Q&A
10.00 networking
10.30 end

OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, helps more than 60,000 restaurants worldwide fill 1.8 billion seats a year. OpenTable’s world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion

Tickets include breakfast, tea and coffee and access to Q&A. Tickets are refundable until 7 days prior to the event.