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Why more women are turning to restaurant franchising
by Carla McLean — Marketing Executive, IFA World Franchise Show
For women looking to build a business with long-term scalability, franchising presents an opportunity to combine independence with the support of an…
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The top 3 priorities for Founder success in 2026
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To succeed in 2026's highly competitive market, businesses must focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional customer experiences across all channels…
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Is the pumpkin-spice latte to blame for the fruity coffee trend?
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Remember when we all thought adding a little pumpkin spice to our morning brew was the height of culinary rebellion? It turns out that was just the gateway…
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From 1M followers to 1.7M: How The Taco Spot used social media to fuel national franchise expansion
Raul Martinez, director of Marketing & Business Development, reveals how the brand turned organic content into a 400-unit pipeline.
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Why Slim Chickens Ranch Remix is arriving at the perfect time
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Most of us are familiar with Gen Z's obsession with sauces, but the latest dipping craze is catching fire globally, thanks in part to international visitors…
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The Power of the Rearview Mirror and the Windshield: An activity of reflection and projection
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Using the metaphor of a vehicle's small rearview mirror and large windshield, columnist Kathleen Wood shares a structured framework designed to briefly…
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In franchising, the product is now your marketing
by Carla McLean — Marketing Executive, IFA World Franchise Show
The franchise sector continues to show steady growth, with output expected to rise to $921.4 billion and the number of franchise establishments increasing to…
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Why the 'pizza party vs. raise' debate reveals a bigger catering opportunity
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
New data on workplace meals shows employees are more productive, more connected and more likely to return to the office when food is provided, creating a clear…
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How Starbucks’ new leadership role could help more women advance in the restaurant industry
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The coffee chain will hire over 300 coffeehouse coaches over the next month, with thousands more by the end of the calendar year. It could be a huge step to…
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The Power of One: Your role as a Founder
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To successfully escape the "Stuck Zone" and scale a business, a Founder must transition from a hustle-driven operator to an intentional CEO by making three…
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No pickle butts: How Love & Honey Fried Chicken built a scalable brand
Laura Lyons, co-founder & CEO, Love & Honey Franchise Company, explains how the brand's systems, obsession over details and training are helping the five-unit…
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'Going Live with Fast Casual Nation and Shake Shack:' Inside 'Project Catalyst' and what comes next
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
We are not talking about transformation in theory. We are talking about what it looks like inside a brand that is actively doing the work.
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Why restaurants are treating rebates like a profitability tool
by Sean Donahue — President, Digital Procurement Network, Buyers Edge Platform
Operators are paying closer attention to procurement oversight and existing spend optimization as traditional margin levers become harder to control.
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Built to Breakthrough: Unlocking your power
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To successfully scale their businesses, founders must make non-delegable decisions and commit to a written, structured action plan that simultaneously aligns…
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De-risking the map: Why traditional site selection is failing modern restaurants
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Whether you're looking to scale your footprint, optimize existing markets or get a clearer picture of where your target customers are spending their time…
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Yelp's 2026 growth data: Fast casual brands, customization devouring the competition
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Fast casual is dominating when it comes not only to specific brands — 7 Brews, Dave's Hot Chicken, Cava and Chipotle — but also to the culture it has helped…
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Built to Breakthrough: Creating CULTs of engagement
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
As the ultimate foundation of business greatness, a strong culture built on clarity, unity, leadership and team commitment serves as an un-duplicable…
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How to keep your restaurant’s next viral hit from becoming a traffic jam
by Michael Beck — CEO, Inc Tank GTM
A few days before the Restaurant Marketing Workshop, June 2-3 in Boston, my friend David "Rev" Ciancio and I made a series of decisions that, in hindsight…
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'You’re not annoying; you’re marketing': Top takeaways from the Restaurant Marketing Workshop
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Check out these 10 highlights of the Restaurant Marketing Workshop.
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Guided, not ghosted: Top food, beverage trends shaping 2026-27
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
The future doesn’t belong to those who predict every storm. It belongs to those who learn to navigate through them.
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