Olo app launches to 40M users
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
Building on Olo’s evolution from consumer-facing startup to restaurant technology provider, thenew Olo app offers a streamlined alternative to third-party marketplaces, eliminating pass-through markups and fees, laying the groundwork for the future of digital ordering.
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5 things your crew wants you to know about pay, bosses and AI
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Toast's survey of 702 restaurant workers revealed that raises and better benefits are landing, but pay, scheduling and managers still decide who stays.
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Urban Bird expands Texas footprint, signs franchise deals in Q3
Urban Bird Hot Chicken expanded its Texas footprint and signed franchise development agreements during the third quarter while introducing new programs to…
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The Big Dilla: How Maggie Gordon, co-founder of Dilla’s Quesadillas, built a new brand category
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
On this episode of “Built to Breakthrough,” I talk with Maggie Gordon, co-Founder of Dillas Quesadillas. Since opening in Plano, Texas, in 2013, Maggie and her husband, Kyle, have grown the brand to 11 locations across Texas and Louisiana and are now beginning their next phase of growth.
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Ovation
Ovation is a guest experience platform for multi-unit restaurants that starts with a 2-question survey to drive revenue, streamline guest recovery, and easily improve operations. Thousands of restaurants, including leading brands like Dave's Hot Chicken, use Ovation to get more feedback, recover guests in real-time, and improve.
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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.
