2 Panera VIPs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit 2021

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Very few fast casual brands have been as successful as Panera Bread over the years, and that success is directly linked to its willingness to take risks when…

5 ways tech can control food costs

by Morgan Harris

Restaurants can leverage technology to optimize spending on expenses, directly adding to the profit margin. Here are five tips on how to use technology to…

Why Dillas Quesadillas CEO's employees have his back

Kyle Gordon, founder of Dillas Quesadillas, reveals how taking care of his employees, not just financially, inspires their loyalty.

How employee hiring, retention has changed in the past year

by Shahpour Nejad — Founder/PRESIDENT/CEO, Pizza Guys Franchises Inc.

Pizza Guys CEO Shahpour Nejad explains his company's approach to employee hiring and retention and why it's important to listen to employees' needs and…

Hey, fast casuals: It's time to get back out there!

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

It's almost time for the fast casual industry's family reunion. The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off on Oct. 3 in Charlotte.

9 tips for running a restaurant delivery operation

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

As food delivery becomes more popular with dining patrons, delivery is a high-demand service. Following are nine best practices for launching and running a…

What the restaurant industry can learn from Amazon

by James Shea

James Shea, director of content strategy at Zuppler, explains why restaurant and foodservice operators should take a long hard look at Amazon's model and how…

5 up-and-coming fast casuals vying for 'Perfect Pitch' in Charlotte

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The founders of five brands under five years old with fewer than five locations will try to convince execs and advisers attending the Perfect Pitch during the…

A deep dive into one brand's food safety strategy

At Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, food safety is paramount and the safety strategy is proving to pay off in more ways than one.

Why technology is the big break in tackling restaurant labor shortage

by Dinesh Saparamadu — CEO, Applova Inc.

Dinesh Saparamadu, CEO and founder of Applova Inc., shares insight on how technology, specifically automation, can be a winning solution for restaurants…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Workstream

Workstream is a hiring tool that helps restaurants source, screen, and onboard candidates faster through texting and automation. With Workstream, brands like…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Ovation

Voted the #1 guest feedback platform in a nationwide RestaurantOwner.com survey, Ovation uses a 2-question SMS-based survey as a digital Table Touch™ that has…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Cardlytics

Cardlytics is advertising that works 100% of the time; you only pay when a customer is served with an offer and then makes a purchase during the campaign.

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Intwine

Intwine Connect enables management teams to further stabilize revenue and profit margins by optimizing incoming orders, reducing inventory loss, and…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Chatmeter

Chatmeter's software is the franchise solution for maintaining brand consistency at every location. From listing management to review monitoring, Chatmeter's…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Rosnet

Founded in 1998, Rosnet has grown into a respected leader in the restaurant technology marketplace with thousands of locations utilizing the company's food…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Immediate

Immediate helps businesses recruit, retain, and engage employees in a rapidly changing job market by providing on-demand pay solutions. Life doesn't wait two…

3 ways technology fueled Meltwich's entry into US market

Ryan Hillis, VP of Revenue for Meltwich Hospitality Group, shares how the 20-unit grilled cheese concept used technology to expand outside Canada.

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Vert Digital

Vert Digital is the best independent full-stack digital shop on the east coast. Our team of 35+ serves Fortune 1000 calibre consumer-brands like First Watch…

Are smoothies finally growing up?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Smoothie brands are adding green veggies, herbs and spices to meet customers' maturing tastes.