# Fast Food Dating Events Leon is Hosting a Speed Dating Event for Valentine's Day By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-dating-event References: [campaignlive](https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/leon-creates-speed-dating-night-valentines-day/1455948) & [eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leon-speed-dating-tickets-42538845833) To help singles connect this [Valentine's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-dinein-meal) Day, fast food restaurant chain [Leon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leons-spring-menu) will be hosting a speed dating event for the first time. The event for singles between the ages of 25 to 35 includes drinks and refreshments, with the speed dating itself structured into two rounds where each date lasts just four minutes each. The event at the [LEON Ludgate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leon-grocery), or "Lovegate" branch aims to connect people "who have no plans this Valentine’s and are up for a bit of fun." In the case that a pair finds their true love, Leon is also prepared to offer a free wedding service at Ludgate. Across the food industry, a number of brands are looking to become a part of a consumer's life for more than just mealtime by offering everything from matchmaking events and wedding services to gift registries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Matchmaking Events:** Fast food brands are hosting matchmaking events to help singles connect and create unique dining experiences. - **Wedding Services:** Fast food brands are expanding their offerings to include wedding services, providing unconventional options for couples. - **Lifestyle Integration:** Food brands are aiming to become a part of consumers' lives beyond mealtime, offering experiences and services to enhance their overall lifestyle. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains are embracing disruptive innovation by hosting events and offering services beyond traditional dining. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry has the opportunity to cater to the growing demand for unique dining experiences and matchmaking events hosted by fast food chains. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore partnerships with fast food chains to provide wedding services and unique dining experiences for couples. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Store Dating Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-and-breeze.md) - [Collaborative Romantic Mealkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-date-meal-kit.md) - [Racecar-Inspired Dating Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datetona-at-daytona-500.md) - [Specialty Meal LTO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-night-box-and-the-big-game-bites-box.md) - [Valentine’s Day Dinner Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-shack.md) - [Singles-Focused QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-single-cheeseburger.md) - [Special Lunchtime Date Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchtime-date.md) - [Speed Dating Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-matches-are-back.md) - [Culinary-Centric Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knorr-x-tinder.md)