4 steps to scale restaurant catering sales
Kelly Grogan, owner of Crumbs, and Chris Barnes, of dlivrd Technologies, shared tactical advice for restaurant operators looking to build, optimize, and expand off-premises catering revenue in a keynote during The Restaurant Catering Workshop in Arlington.
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The foundation for Rooted: 7 ingredients, simplicity and trust
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
Rooted founder Lily Rivkin Friend built a fast-casual concept around simplicity and trust. Its seven-ingredient rule keeps food and operations streamlined, while transparency and consistency built customer loyalty and is fueling expansion from Flatiron to the West Village.
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The 'Big Ass' shift: What Chipotle’s newest campaign says about brands getting real
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
While the specs of a 170-liter burrito bag are hilarious, the real story here isn't just about packaging or family-sized carnitas; it's about culture.
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Swig investor Savory Fund secures $200M to scale Hawkers, South Block
Savory Fund has closed its oversubscribed third fund at $201.5 million, topping its initial $200 million target as it looks to back the next wave of…
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Biscuit Belly CEO reveals practical survival kit for founders
What does it take for an emerging restaurant brand to scale without losing its identity? On this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Chad Coulter, founder and CEO of Biscuit Belly, for a practical survival kit for founders.
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Closing the gap between order ready and order in hand
Why the last mile costs operators more than they think. The gap between order ready and order in hand is part of the operation that affects labor efficiency, food quality, customer satisfaction and profitability.
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.
