Dave's Hot Chicken COO: Winning the Top 100, growing from 4 to 300 units

Join Restaurant Masterminds hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they sit down with Jim Bitticks, president and COO of Dave's Hot Chicken, to discuss…

The fine art of fast casual: How bōl, Pakpok Poe elevated modern dining

In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Preet Paul Singh, partner of Houston-based bōl, to explore his…

Blue Moon Pizza ready to take center stage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, chats with Jordan Krolick, president of…

From Teen Entrepreneur to Hospitality Powerhouse - Daniella Senior’s Mission to Scale the Colada Shop

This week on Founderology, I sat down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniella Senior — the Founder and CEO of Colada Shop, Bresca, Serenata and Zumo. You’ll hear…

Palmer Digital Group's battery operated kiosk helps retail stores advertise

Mandy Detwiler, editor of QRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Chuck Lewis, vice president of Palmer Digital Group about the brand's battery-operated indoor…

Presented by Palmer Digital Group

How Bonchon is conquering small-town America

On this episode of Fast Casual Nation host Cherryh Cansler chats wtih Bonchon CEO Suzie Tsai about how Korean fried chicken is taking over Middle America with…

proXES Inc. showcases universal mixers, offers supplies to the restaurant industry

proXES Inc. showcased its universal mixers at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. proXES Inc. offers a wide variety of kitchen equipment and…

Presented by ProXES, Inc.

5 reasons to use a single equipment supplier for new restaurant openings

Opening a new restaurant can be a chaotic process, but using a single equipment supplier can offer much-needed stability.

Jeff's Bagel Run founder says training key to franchisee success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, chats with Jeff's Bagel Run founder Jeff Perera.

Presented by Jeff's Bagel Run

Axiomtek unveils updated kiosks, digital signage players

Axiomtek showcasesthe company’s latest modular kiosks and digital signage players.

Restaurants using AI tools from NCR Voyix for guest retention, operational efficiency

The company's Aloha Consumer Marketing Solution uses AI to help restaurants personalize outreach and track results, and Aloha Menu and Aloha Smart Manager will…

Presented by NCR Voyix

Esper's tech designed to streamline IT Ops for restaurants

At the National Restaurant Association Show, Cherryh Cansler interviews Esper's Keith Szot about the company's expansion into Linux-based device management.

Presented by Esper.io, Inc.

Botrista blends tech, flavor in new beverage line

Botrista launches automated beverage platform.

The science behind Gen Z's obsession with Instagram-worthy drinks

Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler dive into the $243 billion functional beverage market with Noah Burgess, Research & Development…

From Founder to franchisee: How Chronic Tacos built a Brand still breaking through

In this episode of Founderology, I sit down with Randy Wyner, Founder and franchisor of Chronic Tacos, and Caleb Walker, multi-unit franchisee and…

Slim Chickens CEO: Gen Z, AI driving industry change

Slim Chickens CEO Tom Gordon reveals how Gen Z's snacking behavior is revolutionizing the fast casual industry and why his 300+ store chicken chain is betting…

Pollo Campero VP talks competition, standing out

In an episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb interviews Blas Escarcega, VP of franchise development for…

Fast casual's global growth, innovation, labor shifts: A deep dive

Discover how beverage innovation —from craft mocktails to full bars — is reshaping the segment while fast casual continues to outperform both QSR and casual…

Crazy Pita: From $30 to scaling a legacy

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

This week on Founderology – Built to Breaktrough, I sat down with Mehdi Zarhloul, the powerhouse Founder of Crazy Pita, Chicken Genius and Salad Madness. His…

2025 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

This year, the exceptional caliber of leadership across the industry led to a slight adjustment in our numbers—we were compelled to recognize 100 brands and 2…

Presented by Elo Touch Solutions, Inc.