Stop being reactive: How restaurants can double catering sales
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
CaterZen founder and former restaurant operator Michael Attias will share strategies for finding new catering customers, winning back former buyers and growing sales with existing accounts at the Restaurant Catering Workshop.
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How Teriyaki Madness flips franchise growth by vetting real estate before the deal is signed
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Franchise Development Real Estate Manager Jake Lowell breaks down how the fast-casual chain cut opening timelines to 18 months and secured over 80 leases in 18 months by moving site selection to the front of the pipeline.
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Angry Chickz turns up heat with new loyalty program, app
Angry Chickz has launched a mobile app and loyalty program, giving fans of the Nashville hot chicken chain a single place to order, earn rewards and access…
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AI and the Future of Restaurants: From Foot Traffic to Predictive Insight
As consumer behavior and privacy expectations evolve, restaurants need smarter ways to understand diners and drive growth. Gladys Kong of Azira and Isabelle Soriano of Goodway Group explored how AI and location intelligence can inform site selection, media strategy, audience engagement, and faster, more informed decisions.
How Bonchon is using AI to enhance operations, increase profit
Bonchon CEO Suzie Tsai joins Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler to talk candidly about the Korean fried chicken brand's AI journey.
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Accuracy is the New Loyalty
Order accuracy directly impacts restaurant profitability, customer trust and repeat business. In this webinar, Star Micronics explores where costly errors happen and how smarter labeling can improve item identification, modifiers, handoff, catering, food safety and traceability while working alongside POS and KDS platforms.
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.
