Speaker Spotlight: Aaron Noveshen, CEO, Starbird Chicken
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of Starbird Chicken, is participating in a Fast Casual Executive Summit panel on AI. Learn all about him in today's speaker spotlight.
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Drinkable wellness: Why Juice It Up is betting on Aloe Vera
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The global market for aloe vera juice was valued at $13 billion in 2022 and is on track to hit $24.1 billion by 2032
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Scooter’s chief growth officer: 'Coffee franchises offer stability, scalability'
by Tim Arpin — Chief Growth Officer, Scooter’s Coffee
Scooter's Chief Growth Officer Tim Arpin said the demand for coffee has translated into a thriving franchise industry with no signs of slowing down.
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Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI
Labor is your most significant controllable cost—but leveraging labor as a growth driver is more complex than ever. Enter labor forecasting 2.0: an AI-driven approach that helps multi-location units match staffing to real-world demand, while optimizing schedules for labor compliance, operations efficiency, and sales.
Maximizing Efficiency with Managed Services
Outsourcing cash management processes can help overcome operational challenges, reduce risk, and increase bottom-line.
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.
