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.
Jersey Mike's leans on 4 drivers to push AUVs toward $2M
Q3 comps rose 3%, led by traffic, as CEO Charlie Morrison lays out the chain’s plan to grow transactions.
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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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Nash & Smashed sees 70% higher checks at Qu kiosk-led locations
Fairfax, Virginia-based Nash & Smashed is working with Qu's restaurant technology platform to support its franchise expansion.
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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.
