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Restaurant & Retail: The Perfect Companions

17 Sep 2025
Feed Your Business Stage
Food Retail Profit & Revenue Strategy Catering & Hospitality Business Operations

The most successful garden centres understand that food and retail aren't separate businesses – they're symbiotic partners that feed off each other's success. When done right, your restaurant becomes the secret weapon that transforms casual browsers into loyal customers and single purchases into profitable shopping experiences. Join our panel of leading garden centres as they reveal how strategic food offerings can revolutionise your entire business model.

With expert guidance from Brakes and real-world experiences from successful operators, this session will show you how to create the perfect relationship between your restaurant and retail offerings.

Chairperson
Peter Innes, Customer Market Manager - Brakes
Speakers
Jolyon Martin, Managing Director - Chessington Garden Centre
William Blake, Managing Director - St Peters Garden Centre and GCA Chairman
Nicky Prentice, Director - The Full Range Ltd
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