Franchise Focus: Irish burger joint rocketing to success

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Rocket's plans include expansion throughout Europe and beyond.

Freshii CEO, founder keynoting 2018 Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

Early bird registration ends Friday.

Salsarita's CEO on the secret to growing fast casual brands

Salsarita's will open several locations in 2018.

7 technologies transforming the restaurant industry

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

Now trending: We are in the middle of a tech revolution that has turned once imagined solutions into foodservice necessities, entirely transforming the…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

'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.