PizzaRev owner dishes on fast casuals launching around pizza

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Double Father-son partnerships get PizzaRev off the ground.

The Big Salad founder: 'We're more than just salad'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The chain's success is the result of focusing on three core areas — brand image, financial systems and hiring practices.

Dessert destinations: An opportunity for fast casual or only QSRs?

Fast casuals should do what they do best to conquer the dessert market — customize.

Founder of Pancheros talks business

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Finding high-quality real estate is key to the chain's expansion goals.

2013's restaurant marketing trends: 'Partly cloudy with a chance of rain'

Restaurant marketers are tasked with finding brand ambassadors or content co-creators to help build a brand's buzz both online and offline.

New book describes hardships of running a Western concept in China

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Former master franchisee of Auntie Anne's Pretzels writes about the obstacles he faced that "will make anyone in business laugh, cringe and think twice about…

Franchisees cautious about growth until tax policies solidified

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Franchise leaders believe the sector would be growing faster if Washington D.C. addressed the uncertainties of tax policies and other regulations.

FastCasual's hot list: 8 predictions for 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile initiatives and competition from other segments will pick up in the New Year.

Why fast casuals are catering to catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Consumers like the speed and price point of fast casual catering options.

Tossed president chats about chain's growth, 2013 trends and working with family

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The make-your-own salad concept has flourished in the past few years and now has 68 new units under development.

3 trends that shaped fast casual in 2012

Government regulations, a commitment to healthier menus and a new focus on beverages topped the list of 2012's most important trends.

Free webinar includes tips on avoiding customer data breaches

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The average cost of a data breach for non-PCI compliance is $80,000.

NRA releases 2013 culinary forecast

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The top trends of 2012 will carry into the new year.

MOOYAH's president shares what has led to the chain's double digit growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

MOOYAH has doubled its number of restaurants in 2012.

The great health care debate: Ethically, should restaurant operators offer coverage to employees?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurateurs struggling with how and when to offer employees health care insurance will no longer have a choice in 2014, when Obamacare goes into effect. 

Vegas Baby, Vegas: Loyalty Lessons from Sin City

There are three things restaurant owners can learn from rewards programs at casinos.

The ethnic food revolution is here: Commentary

Introducing ethnic cuisine combined with more familiar ingredients has made them more accessible to the avearage consumer.

Video: Boloco rolls out new digital signage solution

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Boloco uses digital signage to entertain customers while they wait for their food.

How Cowboy Chicken plans to smoke the competition

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Chain president Sean Kennedy is looking to expand the brand into markets outside Texas.

Qdoba plans new brand campaign to drive sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Q4 same-store sales fell short of expectations, but the chain has initiatives planned.