Speaker Spotlight: Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, Church's Texas Chicken
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, at Church's Texas Chicken, shares insight on his career, achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2026.
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Tips, advice for selecting the right franchise location
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The oldest, and most known, saying when it comes to real estate is location, location, location. It holds true when it comes to restaurant franchising success.
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The future is collaborative: 17 female restaurant leaders reveal power moves
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Guided by the colors of progress, 17 industry trailblazers reveal how they are trading the grind for a new era of radical community.
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&pizza launches protein-forward menu
&pizza, and its sister company Tijuana Flats, owned by Latitude Food Group, have put a protein-forward menu across both brands to better serve guests…
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How Velvet Taco avoids 'Starbucks-style' drift
Chris Schultz, CEO of Velvet Taco, joins Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler on Fast Casual Nation to break down the operational blueprint behind one of the restaurant industry's most beloved cult brands.
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.
