How Shake Shack is scaling hospitality through technology, AI
Hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler chat with Justin Mennen, chief information and technology officer, to talk about Project Catalyst and how Shake Shack is integrating AI.
4 operations moves behind Starbucks' 2027 growth plan
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Promoted-from-within store coaches, AI that helps baristas take drive-thru orders, adding delivery to the app and a smaller-format store are how Starbucks plans to keep growing.
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First ezCater, now Instacart? Delivery's consolidation wave keeps rolling
If DoorDash and Instacart come together, what gets better for the operator?
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Urbane Café opens first Santa Barbara County restaurant
Urbane Café opened its 46th restaurant on Oct. 26 at 7000 Hollister Ave., Suite 102, in Goleta, California. The location marks the Ventura, California-based…
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How TAP is redefining fast casual: Scaling Brazilian flavor, AI strategy, wellness culture
In this episode of the Fast Casual Nation Front Runners series, host Paul Barron sits down with Pedro and Cleo Uchôa, the visionaries behind TAP.
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2026 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers
Welcome to the 2026 edition of the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Each year, this report serves as a pulse check for the industry, celebrating the brands and leaders who aren’t just keeping pace with the market—they are redefining it.
