What did that tech rollout really cost? Operators to reveal all at RFIS in New Orleans
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Early bird rates for the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit end Friday, Oct. 30.
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Weekend round-up: Chipotle brings back brisket as Mendocino Farms grows in Colorado
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
A slow weekend on the wires still brought a major-brand menu return, a new Colorado city for Mendocino Farms and growth moves from Luna Grill and The Big Greek Café.
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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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Sweetgreen announces incentive strategies and leadership growth plans
Sweetgreen is introducing its Head Coach Incentive plan, an incentive strategy allowing top-performing restaurant managers to potentially earn more than…
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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.
