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How the rise of third-party delivery, tight labor market forcing restaurants to evolve POS systems
Executives from Revel and Toast discuss how relying on third-party delivery companies is forcing fast casual brands to change their POS systems.
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'So, what are ya' drinkin'?' One of this year's most complicated questions
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The answer to that age-old question, "So, what are you drinkin'?" has gotten a lot more complicated. But pizza brands that don't brush up on their answers to…
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Execs predict increased usage of near-me, voice searches to make dining decisions
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
From the explosion of near-me searches to consumers demanding more options, this year's tech trends are all about meeting the customer where and when they…
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Is the mainstreaming of veganism a threat to your brand?
Veganism is one of the hottest trends of the year. Are you prepared?
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2019 Fast Casual Top 100 call for nominations now open
Nominations for the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers will close Jan. 31.
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Industry insiders predict top tech restaurant trends of 2019
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
FastCasual interviewed executives from a variety of tech vendors to reveal some of 2019's most promising tech trends. Part 1 of this series features…
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Top 20: FastCasual reveals 2018's most-read stories
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The year's most popular stories covered a variety of topics ranging from ghost kitchens and franchising to trend predictions and how to win the third-party…
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Your Pie, Starbird, Blazing Onion founders spell out kitchen equipment needs
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A trio of restaurant concept founders took to the stage at October's Fast Casual Executive Summit in Seattle to talk about their brands' needs, desires and…
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Question: Is the service model of the future quick or experiential? Answer: Yes
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Customers want fast food but an experience to go with it.
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How the fast casual franchise can thwart marketing burnout
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Planning and franchisee involvement are key in averting marketing burnout within the franchise organization.
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'Tis the season for increased restaurants sales — if you can control food, labor costs
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although it may sound a bit Scrooge-like, 'tis the season for increased restaurants sales, but mismanaging increased food and labor costs can leave companies…
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How 3 former Zoes execs teamed up to fuel growth of Bellagreen, Original ChopShop
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Hargett Hunter Capital Partners CEO Jason Morgan tapped two of his former colleagues at Zoes Kitchen to help him develop and expand two emerging fast casual…
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How Mooyah, Which Wich use freebies to drive traffic, attract customers, grow sales
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Offering limited-time freebies will nearly always increase traffic in the short term, but restaurant brands failing to transform those extra bodies into higher…
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Former Pizza Inn, Pie Five CEO leaves retirement behind to expand Tampa-based burger brand
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
After spending a year in retirement, Randy Gier, former CEO of Pizza Inn and Pie Five, has decided to get back in the restaurant business by helping…
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Trend watch 2019: 4 trends in foodservice that your customers want right now
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
In an effort to uncover the latest trends in the fast casual sector, FastCasual tapped a variety of experts for a multi-part series, called, "Trend Watch…
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Is South Florida 'Mac' truck tough enough to survive saturated market?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
After managing an I Heart Mac & Cheese restaurant for a year in South Florida, Hector Gonzalez didn't hesitate to tackle the market with a made-to-order food…
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Presidents of Krystal, Schlotzsky's, Auntie Anne's, Huey Magoo's make up 'Franchising Think Tank'
The Franchising Think Tank is part of the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, March 11-13, in Louisville.
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Designing marketing campaigns to promote growth, sustainability
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Marketing leaders from F&Co., Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe and Cici's Pizza shared insight on winning marketing campaign strategy during the recent Fast Casual…
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Zoup, Ballard Brands, Vale Food share tips, advice on battling payment fraud
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Top brand leaders from Zoup, Ballard Brands and Vale Food share advice and knowledge of how to prevent payment fraud in a panel session sponsored by Kount.
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Ballard Brands, Blue Lemon, Four Foods Group, Luna Grill, Mad Greens: 5 CEOs speak out
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Meeting labor needs topped the list of concerns for the leaders of five major restaurant companies at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit in Seattle.
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