When digital signage fulfills the need of a restaurant while entertaining customers, the "bliss point" in food and beverage marketing is realized.

Customers stuck in an ordering rut will leave your restaurant to try something new.

Tony Gioia discussed with FastCasual.com his growth strategy, the fast casual brand he admires most and what trends he thinks the industry will embrace this year.

Opponents called proposal a "publicity stunt;" Mayor Bloomberg vows an appeal.

Made-from-scratch dessert recipes are helping the business thrive.

CEO Sean Collins chatted with FastCasual.com about why he bought the chain, how he and his team have succeeded in growing it and his plans to have 500 units open by 2016.

The smaller format is perfect for non-traditional settings.

In less then a week, the app already has 15,000 downloads.

People are three to four times more likely to buy from you if they know you.

Branded mobile apps provide a direct link to the loyal customer, which in turn enriches the brand-consumer relationship and provides new and powerful customer-level data.

The Comfy Cow founders discuss how they branded, duplicated and expanded their premium ice cream concept during a slow economy.

An industry expert describes how fast casual is evolving into fresh casual.

Focusing on The Big Three -- size, design and list -- will result in excellent results from postcard marketing.

Paul Carolan, chief development officer with Le Duff America, chatted with FasCastual.com about his plans for Bruegger's Bagels, la Madeleine and Brioche Dorée, and the strategies the chains …

Roqbot allows customers to select the music played while they eat.

Effects of the 2012 summer drought and a possible sequester are expected to contribute to trend.

Fast Casual Senior Editor Cherryh Butler spoke to a number of companies providing tablet solutions that predict they'll eventually replace cash registers.

Eat Drink Promote founder outlined the Four Pillars of Social Media at NAPICS, said Google+ will be big in five years.

The keynote presentation at The North American Pizza and Ice Cream Show in Columbus, Ohio, focused on trends in pizza and ice cream.

Millennials want to co-create your product and share it with their friends.