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How Onigilly scaled from founder-led concept to a 20-unit franchise pipeline
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Founder and CEO Koji Kanematsu said the brand's corporate locations are expected to generate approximately $2 million in revenue this year.
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Chipotle jumping on high protein trend
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The 4,000-unit chain is launching a menu next week featuring items with protein content ranging from 15 to 81 grams
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Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The deadline is January 11, 2026.
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Will 'No Tax on Tips' fix restaurants’ labor challenges?
by Oli Ostertag — GM of Operator Cloud, PAR Technology
Tax relief may help workers feel a bit more supported by the government and potentially add an extra sense of financial security, but it won't solve the core…
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Topsail Steamer founder sharing tips, advice at Founderology Growth Summit
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The Founderology Growth Summit session, “Beyond the Tank: What Appearing on Shark Tank Taught Me About Business, Branding & Bold Moves,” features Danielle…
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Ruby Jean’s Founder: Why ‘slow growth is fast growth'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Ruby Jean's operates three locations in Kansas City, offering all-natural, nutrient-dense juices, wellness shots, smoothies and shakes.
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Founder shares how he went from tacos to tech
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Come hear El Arroyo founder Ellis Winstanley how he moved to tech at the Founderology Growth Summit.
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How Stonefire Grill turned top side dish into national holiday
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
CEO David Youngberg reveals the strategy, operational discipline, and emotional connection that transformed a menu staple into a national cultural moment.
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From café to national movement: Clean Eatz Founders on scaling wellness without losing heart
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Clean Eatz is a franchise co-founded by Don and Evonne Varady that solves the time vs. health dilemma by offering convenient, macro-balanced meals, from…
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Chicken Salad Chick, Main Squeeze Juice Co, Original ChopShop, Dog Haus leaders talk marketing on a limited dime
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel of fast casual executives shared that maximizing social media ROI with limited budgets is best achieved through deep community involvement, leveraging…
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Why restaurant, retail industries won't support Visa/Mastercard swipe fee settlement
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
With 85% of cards today tied to rewards programs, almost all would fall under the new ‘premium consumer’ category, leaving restaurants with virtually no choice…
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Family, not fortune: Why Uncle Sharkii spurned $35M to guard the 'Spirit of Aloha'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Raymond Reyes said the fine print didn't read like freedom; it read like control.
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Crust Pizza Co., L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, Gong cha, Juice It Up execs talk the future of franchising
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Executive insights from the Fast Casual Executive Summit reveal that the franchising model is rapidly evolving due to technology, changing consumer and…
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Noodles & Co's 3 steps to profitability: Menu innovation, closures, digital growth
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although the company announced a net loss of $9.2 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, recent sales growth and the decision to close underperforming…
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Top 3 learnings from Cava's Q3 earnings about growth in tight economy
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Cava reported Q3 2025 revenue of $289.8 million, up 20% year over year, with same-restaurant sales growth of 1.9% and restaurant-level profit margin of 24.6%.
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Dave's Hot Chicken franchisee fights labor lawsuits with biometrics
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Cody Wong, president of CW Strong, a franchisee of Dave's Hot Chicken and Carl's Jr, dicusses how implementing a labor management platform is saving his…
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Speaker Spotlight: Guy Carmeli, Pasta di Guy founder/chef
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Guy Carmeli, founder and chef at Pasta di Guy, is participating in a panel talk on crafting kiosk experiences at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk…
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Onigilly: More than just sushi
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Onigilly has seven restaurants in the San Francisco Bay area.
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Farmer Boys, Taco Cabana, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill execs talk high-tech drive-thrus
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A Fast Casual Executive Summit session highlighted the drive-thru's post-pandemic evolution, moving beyond just speed to prioritize accuracy, hospitality and…
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Brazilian concept TAP wins The Perfect Pitch contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Eight fledgling brands competed in the event, billed as a nicer version of "Shark Tank."
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