Features
Instacart hosting 'Curtailing Kitchen Chaos' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Register here by Feb. 23 for the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to receive the early bird discount.
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10 robots rescuing restaurant workers
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Meet 10 of the robots that Fast casual brands are using to improve the guest experience and provide better service.
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Dave's Hot Chicken, Biscuit Belly leaders share operations advice
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Top restaurant brand leaders at Dave’s Hot Chicken and Biscuit Belly provide insight on everything from growing a brand to smart hiring approaches during a…
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How Grégoire plans to franchise via hub-to-store model
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Gregiore chef and founder Gregoire Jacquet answers questions about his strategy.
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FastCasual reveals 10 most-read stories of 2023
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The holidays are upon us and 2023 is almost over, which means it's time for us to reveal the year's most-read stories.
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Gully Boyz: 2 cultures, 2 cuisines, 1 machine
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Gully Boyz, the first Indian and Pakistani restaurant in the fast casual space, aims to offer affordable and approachable South-Asian cuisine.
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Gong cha, Pepper Lunch, Krystal leaders to talk issues facing today's franchisors
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Five speakers will discuss challenges facing restaurants at the Franchising Think Tank at the Restaurant Franchising Innovation Summit March 24 in Kansas City…
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Assessing restaurant tech stack saves money, reduces management tasks
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Restaurant technology is great but sometimes a brand can amass a tech stack that’s proving to be expensive and hard to manage. Learn how minimization and…
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3 small fast casual brands proving catering technology is affordable
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
CEOs of Thai Chili2go, Dillas Quesadillas and Eatzi's Market & Bakery reveal how affordable catering technologies are helping to grow their businesses.
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Embracing AI without killing the restaurant budget
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Leaders from Five Guys, BurgerFi, Papa Johns and Primanti Bros. shared how their brands are embracing AI without breaking the bank in a Fast Casual Executive…
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Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5.
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How Vicious Biscuit plans to conquer brunch
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
South Carolina-based Vicious Biscuit is taking its "Body by Biscuit" messaging and its $2.5 million AUVs cross-country with franchising opportunities.
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Rethinking restaurant customer engagement, loyalty strategies
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
A panel talk on loyalty programs at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit featured Bob Andersen, president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill; Jon Asher…
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WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…
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Garage-born Crimson Coward hitting 200 locations by 2027
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
By year's end, the brand will have nine stores spanning California, Michigan, Texas and Virginia and is looking for franchise partners to take the brand across…
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Capriotti’s, Wing Zone, Swamp Dawg, Goodcents execs talk growth with lean teams
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant labor shortages have become a pervasive issue, affecting both corporate and store-level operations. Three restaurant executives discussed labor…
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Will the joint-employer ruling destroy restaurant franchising?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
"The rule upends employment policy, adopting a far-fetched definition of 'employer' based on 'indirect or potential influence' of an employee and then fails to…
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Qdoba exec to speak about restaurant evolution at one-day QSR event
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Kyle Moses, Senior Director, Operations Services & Training & Development for Qdoba, will speak at #QSRNext on Nov. 8. The half-day event is designed for the…
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#QSRNext Keynote: Unlocking the secrets of menu innovation with Frisch's CEO
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
James Walker, CEO of Frisch's, will give the keynote address on menu innovation at the #QSRNext half-day event for restaurant executives on Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
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Haven Hot Chicken wins The Perfect Pitch at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2023
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Haven Hot Chicken won The Perfect Pitch concept competition at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Louisville, Kentucky on Oct. 9.
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