How San Pedro Fish Market built a $30M legacy
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Speaking at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit Tuesday in San Diego, Michael Ungaro shared the gritty, tenacious history of his family's brand — a journey that began in 1956 as a 200-square-foot seafood shop and evolved into a destination serving 2 million customers a year.
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How going digital helped Hawaiian Bros increase catering revenue
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Networld Media Group
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill turned to Lunchbox's digital catering platform to meet the growing demand for group orders. The move also allowed the Hawaiian comfort-food brand to expand to a new audience.
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How to build a thriving company culture that inspires and engages
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
A strong, intentional company culture drives success by boosting productivity, attracting top talent and fostering an environment where employees feel valued through transparent leadership and meaningful connection.
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Patrick Cunningham named Mike’s Red Tacos chief development officer
Mike's Red Tacos has appointed Patrick Cunningham as chief development officer, joining newly named company President Vincent Montanelli in the company's…
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The $600K gamble: Why Jae Kim nearly walked away from the Sharks
Jae Kim, founder of Chi'Lantro, joins Fast Casual Nation to share how he built a Korean-Tex Mex fusion brand from a single Austin food truck in 2010 into a 13-location Texas fast casual empire.
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Digital in the Drive-Thru: Designing Outdoor Experiences for QSR Brands
Digital menu boards at the drive-thru are no longer a luxury. In today’s competitive QSR landscape, they’ve become a requirement.
2025 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers
This year, the exceptional caliber of leadership across the industry led to a slight adjustment in our numbers—we were compelled to recognize 100 brands and 25 executives instead of our usual 75- 25 split. We also added an extra executive, a testament to the fierce competition and outstanding contributions within the fast-casual arena.
