Taziki's Cafe, Boloco to dish on technology at Summit

Attendees will learn best practices about implementing back-end systems and digital signage from Taziki's Cafe and Boloco.

Paving the way for leadership success

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Embrace times of transition with these five steps.

Starbucks may have got more than most from its LivingSocial partnership

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The coffee giant reportedly paid nothing but brand equity to the No. 2 daily deal site

Not tracking social media ROI is your fault

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If you're looking to place blame for why you can't measure social media ROI in your company, grab a mirror.

NRA to share food safety tips online, FCES

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

NRA's William Weichelt will speak about food safety at Fast Casual Executive Summit; free training materials are available at the organization's…

Commentary: 5 ways to deal with negative online reviews

Negative online reviews don't have to kill a restaurant's reputation.

Fast casual concept differentiates with recipes, technology integration

Kitchen 67 Brann's Cafe has partnered with Verizon to give customers an innovative experience.

Fast casual concepts among fastest growing U.S. companies

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Smashburger's growth is down from last year but is still the fastest-growing concept in the segment.

How to fight for more social media resources in your company

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Paradox: In an age of technology advances being gobbled like Pez, marketing and customer service are somehow getting more labor-intensive, not less.

Fast casual's growth inspiring QSRs to upgrade

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Segment lines are blurring as QSRs remodel and fast casuals add drive-thrus.

Turning customer intelligence into competitive intelligence

Best-in-Class organizations that engage in social media monitoring and analysis activities are three times more likely than the industry average companies…

Social media success is about the wizard, not the wand

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Why aren't businesses doing more with location-based services like Foursquare? The problem lies with the wizard, not the wand.

The social technology behind empowering your fans

Loyalty and reward software platforms offer varying functionality.

Wayne Gretzky and the digital consumer

Restaurant operators must skate in the direction of digital technology.

Sneak peek at Klout shows transparency

Klout is about to become less of a mystery to everyone. Or at least, how the service determines your influence will. A new release of the influence measurement…

11 shocking new social media statistics in America

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Recent findings from social media behavioral researchers show some shocking changes in how Americans use and consume social media.

Soda: The incredible shrinking portion

Will NYC Mayor Bloomberg's proposal to restrict the sale of extra large sodas turn into a trend?

Brazilian chain Giraffas eyes U.S. growth

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How a leading Brazilian quick-service chain plans to expand with a fast casual model for U.S. consumers.

The changing role of corporate consciousness

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How fast casual CEOs are turning an enlightened approach to sales success.

Qdoba franchisee same-store sales lagging

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Promotional and product activity expected to pick up in Q4.