Cherryh Cansler
Cherryh Cansler
Cherryh Cansler is VP of Events for Networld Media Group and publisher of FastCasual.com. She has been covering the restaurant industry since 2012. Her byline has appeared in Forbes, The Kansas City Star and American Fitness magazine, among many others.
Recent Contributions
Ruby Jean’s Founder: Why ‘slow growth is fast growth'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Ruby Jean's operates three locations in Kansas City, offering all-natural, nutrient-dense juices, wellness shots, smoothies and shakes.
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How Stonefire Grill turned top side dish into national holiday
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
CEO David Youngberg reveals the strategy, operational discipline, and emotional connection that transformed a menu staple into a national cultural moment.
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Why restaurant, retail industries won't support Visa/Mastercard swipe fee settlement
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
With 85% of cards today tied to rewards programs, almost all would fall under the new ‘premium consumer’ category, leaving restaurants with virtually no choice…
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Family, not fortune: Why Uncle Sharkii spurned $35M to guard the 'Spirit of Aloha'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Raymond Reyes said the fine print didn't read like freedom; it read like control.
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Sweetgreen more than doubles money on Spyce sale to Wonder
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 11, 2025
Sweetgreen Inc. has sold its Spyce business, which developed the robotic "Infinite Kitchen" technology, to mealtime platform Wonder for $186.4 million, more…
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Chipotle taps NCR Voyix to launch rollout of next-gen POS
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 6, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill signed a six-year exclusive agreement with NCR Voyix Corp, deepening a partnership that spans more than 25 years, NCR Voyix CEO Jim…
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Noodles & Co's 3 steps to profitability: Menu innovation, closures, digital growth
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although the company announced a net loss of $9.2 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, recent sales growth and the decision to close underperforming…
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Top 3 learnings from Cava's Q3 earnings about growth in tight economy
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Cava reported Q3 2025 revenue of $289.8 million, up 20% year over year, with same-restaurant sales growth of 1.9% and restaurant-level profit margin of 24.6%.
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Fast casuals embracing micro-meals, protein as traditional dayparts disappear
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
This focus on smaller, frequent meals reflects a major cultural shift, often referred to as the “death of the daypart,” where consumers are increasingly…
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Dave's Hot Chicken franchisee fights labor lawsuits with biometrics
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Cody Wong, president of CW Strong, a franchisee of Dave's Hot Chicken and Carl's Jr, dicusses how implementing a labor management platform is saving his…
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