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.

Case study: Automated oil management solution reduces costs, increases safety

By implementing the new system, Wild Wing Cafe reduced annual oil use by almost 14,000 pounds and $150,000.

Is ordering via Facebook catching on - finally?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurants are seeing that benefits include speed, consumer convenience and upselling capabilities.

FastCasual.com seeking Top 100 nominations

It's time to pick the year's hottest fast casual chains, people, trends and menu innovations; nominations close Jan.1

Australia's Pie Face 'meats' NYC

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEO hopes to tempt New Yorkers with pie at any hour of the day.

Commentary: What merchants want from mobile commerce

The Merchant Customer Exchange is leveraging technology to create a mobile-commerce solution.

Blazing Burger CEO offers inside look at new iPad ordering solution

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The nearly $100,000 solution should pay for itself in 9 months, according to the chain's CEO.

Restaurant industry steps up franchising incentives for military veterans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains are actively recruiting veterans with startup discounts to reintegrate them into the workforce.

Trending: Food predictions for 2013

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fast Casual concepts are on the rise as specialty drink innovations, artisan breads and better burgers still trend up.

Restaurants promoting voting with special promos

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many chains are giving away freebies to customers who can prove they voted.