Features
Top 10 stories of 2017 will carry over to 2018
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Stories about Panera, Chipotle and Boloco are among FastCasual's Top 10 most read stories of the year.
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11 menu trends going mainstream in 2018
Now trending: Detroit-styled pizza, Vibrantly colored drinks and salads, soft-serve ice cream coming in innovative flavors and a focus on mushroom-centric…
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Are ready-to-make meal kits stealing your customers?
by Amanda McNamara — Content Marketing Specialist, Toast Inc.
Now trending: Fast Casuals can learn from the success of ready-to-make meal kits companies.
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Dickey's, Freshii, Boloco leaders predict 2018 fast casual trends
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
An increased focus on delivery, the elevation of vegetarian and vegan concepts and finding ways to operate in smaller areas are just a few predictions from 1…
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Food truck founder adds a little 'Seoul' to the taco scene
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A passion for food, combined with a desire to improve his lot in life and a little luck propelled David Choi, the son of Korean immigrants, to launch Seoul…
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From food truck to 5 restaurants: one entrepreneur's story
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While a commissary gave David Choi the venue for his first restaurant, his food truck experience gave him the skills needed to prepare and serve food to…
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2018 restaurant trend predictions from 10 fast casual CEOs
by Cherryh Butler — Content/Trends specialist, Barkley
Editor's note: This is part 1 in a series of stories featuring industry predictions from fast casual leaders around the world.
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Wow Bao becomes 1st chain to leverage Eatsa technology
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As the first licensee of Eatsa's self-service technology, Wow Bao's newest unit allows guests to pick up their orders from cubbies that alert them to the…
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Franchise focus: Pork & Mindy's CEO focused on 'extending the register'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Founder and CEO Kevin Corsello discusses why he loves operating in food halls and pop-up locations and what he wishes he would have known before launching his…
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Eatsa CEO: 'Our long-term goal is to change the fast casual industry'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Eatsa, both a restaurant and technology provider, faced a difficult choice in deciding the best way to revolutionize the fast casual dining experience. The…
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Fast casuals innovating desserts, snacks to boost post-lunch traffic
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
More customers than ever are ordering dessert between 2-4 p.m.
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Starbucks launches AR experience in Shanghai
The Shanghai Roastery is the first Starbucks in the world to offer an augmented reality experience to customers. Customers, who download the app, get a whole…
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Dog Haus, Pancheros betting on simplicity
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Rodney Anderson, CEO and founder of Pancheros Mexican Grill, and Hagop Giragossian, a partner at Dog Haus, agreed that a simple business model and menu lead to…
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CoreLife Eatery, Balance Grill, I Love Bacon leaders on crazy vs innovative
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
These were all successful restaurant ideas that were once considered just a little bit crazy, according to a panel of restaurant leaders, who shared some of…
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Franchise Focus: Nature's Table president talks what it takes to keep winning after 40 years
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Rich Wagner, VP of the Florida-based chain, gives an inside look at his brand's continued success despite the plethora of other brands moving in on his turf…
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'Tis the season for LTOs
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The holiday season, for many, means decorating, shopping and wrapping gifts, but for people working in the fast casual industry 'tis the season of the LTO.
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Ponko Chicken re-opens after 9-year hiatus with tech-savvy POS system
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Ponko Chicken stays busy taking orders with its dual-facing touchscreen POS station as it prepares to establish a franchise operation.
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Anthony's Pizza, Asian Box, Melt Shop, Teatulia clear up confusion over food transparency
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Consumers today don't just want restaurants to "tell all" when it comes to their food sources.They demand it.
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Blaze Pizza, McAlister's, Beefsteak chefs chat about menu innovation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
There is no single path to successful menu development, but a successful menu is always a collaborative effort.
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Drumstick-roll please: KFC exec to share secret (branding) recipe as keynote of Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
George Felix, KFC's director of brand communications, will share his secret recipe on how KFC is resonating with both millennials and Baby Boomers at the 201…
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