Speakers

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  Fran Cruse Founder, FC Comms
  

  Fran Cruse

  Founder, FC Comms

  Fran is co-founder of Stray, a neighbourhood bar in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Relaxed and understated, Stray is known for innovative drinks—big in flavour, small in theatre; inspired by everything from experiences to ingredients.

  I replaced the hyphen with an em dash for better readability, as it’s more appropriate in this case. I also added a comma after “”Stray”” for clarity.

  Opened just over a year ago, Stray has become a hangout for locals, a must visit spot for visitors to the city and having recently made it into the UK Top 50 Cocktails bars; a bar gathering industry attention both in the UK and overseas.

  In her “spare time” Fran is freelance hospitality PR working with brands including Hawksmoor, Madre, Doug’s, Soho House and a number of the Northwests most exciting independent venues.

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  Megan Cody Head of Marketing and Social Media, 92 Degrees
  

  Megan Cody

  Head of Marketing and Social Media, 92 Degrees

  Megan is the Head of Marketing & Social Media for 92 Degrees Coffee, recently named the third most viral coffee hotspot in the UK. With a passion for storytelling and brand growth, she specialises in creating engaging digital campaigns that connect with audiences. Megan has a track record of driving brand visibility and community engagement through innovative content strategies.

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  Rebecca Di Mambo Former Marketing Director, Popeyes
  

  Rebecca Di Mambo

  Former Marketing Director, Popeyes
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  Rob Burns Marketing Director, Chopstix
  

  Rob Burns

  Marketing Director, Chopstix

  Rob Burns is the Marketing Director of Chopstix, the UKs largest Asian-inspired QSR, and has been leading the company’s marketing function for over seven years.

  Highly respected within the hospitality sector, Rob has over 25 years’ experience in several key marketing roles with renowned operators, including Herald Inns and Bars, Kout Food Group and Boparan Ventures

  Working closely with Managing Director Jon Lake and Chopstix co-founders, Sam Elia and Menashe Sadik, Rob has delivered complete brand refresh for Chopstix supporting the company’s rapid expansion over the past seven years, now operating over 150 sites nationwide.