Putting the Pedal to the Metal: 13 tips for accelerating franchise growth

Growth doesn't come overnight or by magic; brands must consider a variety of issues in order to find success.

4 new ways to use beacon technology in your restaurant

You can begin deploying beacons by using them to send marketing messages, such as special deals and coupons, to customers, but do you know about these…

Restaurants wooing customers on Valentine's Day

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant brands are trying to entice lovers on Valentine’s Day to show them a little love.

Hispanics play huge role in Super Bowl online pizza orders

Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for online pizza ordering across the U.S., and Hispanics are a big part of it.

Lent: Boom or bust?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

So what's a restaurant owner to do when a significant portion of the eating public will be abstaining from meat on Ash Wednesday and Lenten Fridays? Prepare.

What is your restaurant's carbon footprint?

Countries and companies across the globe are making climate change high on their agenda.

How to deal with renovations, construction

Before completing any renovations or repairs to the property yourself, it’s vital for restaurateurs to understand that landlords often reserve the right to…

Now trending: 10 ways the smoothie is evolving in 2016

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The smoothie has evolved — again.

Researcher: Loyalty platforms a must for millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Though monetary value is crucial, millennials can incentivized to maintain loyalty participation through other means.

Lobster clawing its way onto fast casual menus

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Lobster is quickly clawing its way onto limited-service menus as its appearance has doubled over the past 12 months.

Franchising focus: Zoup! CEO talks sales-surge strategy

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Zoup! CEO Eric Ersher gives an inside look at what it takes to run a successful fast casual franchise.

Will restaurants work to meet new dietary guidelines?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

There's a new food sheriff in town in the form of the federal government's new dietary guidelines, but many restaurants aren't going to find it difficult to…

Panera exec: Payment, mobile innovations achieving major success

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Panera's still full throttle in expanding payment strategies to reduce consumer friction points and enhancing the customer experience.

4 tips to develop leaders in a high-turnover industry

At over 100-percent turnover, it is no wonder that many quick serve restaurants have not established leadership-development programs. Yet, by creating an…

sweetgreen's tech team focused on 'Innovation, impact, sustainability' to design mobile app

The chain recently launched a mobile app with seamless integration and single sign-on for mobile ordering, mobile payment and a rewards program.

7 tips for running an awesome online ad campaign

Today’s most powerful marketing tool for reaching this "instant gratification" audience is online advertising.

5 strategies to reassure consumers about food safety

Consumers now hold restaurants to higher standards than ever, forcing brands to reassure them about the safety of their food.

How managing expectations leads to better return-to-work outcomes

Healthy employees are good for business, but the path from injury to resuming work duties is not always as smooth or efficient as your ordering process.

5 ways to boost the fast casual mobile experience

The most successful fast casual establishments are leveraging mobile technology to forge stronger relationships with their customers.

How fans create a comfortable, more profitable restaurant

Overhead fans are an effective way to distribute both air-conditioned and heated air. Using fans to mix the air creates consistent temperatures throughout the…