 | Recently Market Force ran a series of studies with over 4,00 consumers to investigate their attitudes and behaviors around fast casual and family restaurants, and a separate study on the consumption of chicken. The findings from both were … |
| The globally inspired menu at Boloco is giving consumers an inside look at the flavors of India with the launch of three new menu items: The Simple Curry and Tikka Masala burritos or bowls, and a Mango Lassi smoothie. The Simple Curry is filled with … | |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill will celebrate the grand opening of its 600th restaurant in Roseville, Mich., on Feb. 6. To celebrate the milestone, the restaurant, which officially opened for business Jan. 30, will give out Qdoba Rewards cards preloaded with … | |
| Amidst declining unit counts and a consumer perception of poor food quality, executives at Taco Bell are working to reimage the former Yum! Brands star. The chain has hired professional chef and former America's Next Great Restaurant judge Lorena … | |
| Moe's Southwest Grill has announced it will launch the Coca-Cola Freestyle in all 420 locations. To date, the machine has been in use in 140 Moe's locations. "Improving the guest experience through innovation leadership is an important strategy for … | |
| Ruby Tuesday Inc. has reported that it plans to open six to eight new Lime Fresh Mexican Grill restaurants in the coming year. The announcement was made during Ruby Tuesday's release of its second fiscal quarter results for the period ending Nov. 29 … | |
 | 33. Sky's Gourmet Tacos Los Angeles / No. of units: 1.5 For the past 19 years, Sky's founder and chef Barbara Burrell has sustained her eatery's quaint, delicious fare—articulated as "Mexican with a splash of soul"— in L.A.'s Pico … |
| John Pepper, the CEO of Boston-based Boloco, has been featured in Forbes for his use of social media and its impact on the chain. Pepper was an early adopter of social media and has used it to interact with restaurant goers in response to their … | |
| John Kunkel, the founder of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, has been featured in Entrepreneur. The publication talks about Kunkel's vision for Lime Fresh and the company's licensee deal with Ruby Tuesday. From the story: When John Kunkel looked at the … | |
 | FastCasual.com is seeking nominations for this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, set to publish in March. The 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers is being expanded to include the top brands, people, food, trends and technology that have moved the … |
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2011 Top 100 Movers and Shakers
FastCasual.com's sixth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands and innovations leading the industry.Type: GuideSponsored by: FastCasual.com -
2007 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers
Chipotle stays ahead of the pack.Type: Special ReportSponsored by: FastCasual.com -
Internet Marketing and the Social Media (Slides)
Industry leaders provide vital information regarding the use of the Internet and Social Media to aid in your restaurant's growth. Download the slides from presentations given by: Boris Bugarski …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit -
2009 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers
As for most industry watchers, culminating the very best of the breed in a fast-growing segment is often a difficult task. With more than 600 fast casual concepts in the $580 billion restaurant …Type: GuideSponsored by: FastCasual.com -
Precooked Meats: Improve Your Menu and Operations
This guide analyzes the health and menu trends impacting American restaurants and explores the cost, safety and training benefits that the use of precooked meats can provide.Type: GuideSponsored by: Burke Corporation
