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  • Fast Casual 2013 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

    FastCasual.com's eighth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and innovations …
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Smashburger franchisor launches fast casual pizza joint
Fast casual pizza concepts are all the rage these days, and Smashburger's founder is getting in on the action, opening Live Basil Pizza this week in the Denver area, according to Vcstar.com. Several fast casual pizza chains, where customers go …
SpotOn partners with Fazoli's to pilot loyalty, marketing platform
SpotOn, a loyalty and marketing platform designed initially for small business, today announced the release of the second full version of its marketing platform for businesses, offering new technology to help multiple-location merchants improve …
Meatheads supporting Chicagoland summer reading
Chicago-based Meatheads is about to kick off its third year of summer reading with the annual launch of the 2013 Voracious Reading Program, according to a company press release. The program, which officially runs June 17- Aug. 31, encourages kids to …
Garbanzo opening 1st Orange County unit
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Colorado-based fast casual restaurant concept featuring fresh and healthy Mediterranean cuisine, will open its first Orange County, Calif., franchise location on May 29 at 26541 Aliso Creek Road in Aliso Viejo. The …
2013 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers revealed
The editorial team of FastCasual.com has announced its annual list of the vibrant restaurant segment's most significant brands, people and trends. The downloadable "The 2013 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers" was released Monday morning …
Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 10
No. 10: Flex casual As the restaurant industry revamps to keep up with busy, budget-savvy consumers, a new dining category has emerged. "Flex casual," a term trademarked by Randy Murphy to describe his business model at Mama Fu's. Flex casual is …
Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 8
No. 8: Catering Catering sales represent a potential $33 billion opportunity for the restaurant industry. By expanding catering offerings, restaurant operators are leveraging their assets and paving a path to higher profits. To manage catering …
Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 7
No. 7: Food trucks As more cities revise regulations that previously restricted food trucks, the number of meals being served on wheels is rapidly increasing. Fueled by consumer support, the popularity of food trucks is moving across cities, large …
Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 6
No. 6: The better burger segment Unlike building a better mousetrap, building a better burger doesn't always require cheese, but non-frozen meat and fresh toppings are necessary ingredients. By serving burgers reminiscent of backyard barbeques, the …
Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 5
No. 5: Social responsibility Since food production and consumption are closely linked to every dimension of sustainability, corporate social responsibility is especially important within the restaurant industry. Consumers and watchdog groups are …
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