Shake Shack CEO convinced digital is the future

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The company will continue to enhance its digital channels by integrating technology that supports each one and adding guest-spacing functionality on a regular…

6 emerging fast casuals will battle to win the Perfect Pitch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Six operators will pitch their concepts Oct.15 to attendees and a panel of advisers at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin.

This week in salad: Just Salad, Coolgreens, Mixt, Salata put down new roots

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

People under 40 have increased the annual eatings per capita of fresh vegetables by 10 percent and frozen vegetables by 13 percent over the last decade. And…

How restaurants, former inmates can help one another

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Inspired by "getting his own a break" when he was younger, Brandon Chrostowski founded the Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute in 2007, a six-month…

Grubhub calls Schumer's 'fake fee' accusations 'flagrantly inaccurate'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 15, 2019

Grubhub isn't backing down from New York Sen. Chuck Schumer's accusations that it has been charging delivery fees to New York restaurants for orders that…

College students transform late-night cravings into on-campus NYC street food business

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Chick-N-Bap founder Sung Kim and COO Christian KO are working to make their business a staple on college campuses.

Starbucks employees hoping the Tie-Dye Frapp will just die

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The word on the Twitter street is that it tastes like banana candy, but employees — who have to deal with customers flooding stores in hopes of trying the…

Is Amazon already back in the food delivery game?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 14, 2019

Although Amazon announced earlier this week that it was closing its 4-year-old Amazon Restaurants delivery service, it's not quite out of the food delivery…

Take a sip: 10 fast casuals upgrade summer beverage offerings

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant operators can provide value to guests with limited-time offers and specialty beverages.

How Suzy's Swirl will become a multimillion-dollar business while lifting up female leaders

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Kathleen Wood, Sue Tierno and Marla Topliff are ready to show the foodservice industry what three passionate, hardworking women can do.

Backcountry Delicatessen rebrands as Yampa Sandwich Company, ready to franchise

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The world needs another sandwich franchise, according to Peter Boniface, who opened Colorado's Backcountry Delicatessen 20 years ago with his high school…

Why Teriyaki Madness CEO is confident about 500-unit growth strategy

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Claiming to more than double your restaurant unit count in one year may seem pretty gutsy, but Teriyaki Madness CEO Michael Haith isn't afraid to say it aloud.

Chef Chatter: How to offer plant-based foods without sacrificing flavor

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Tom Moran, corporate executive chef at Nestlé Professional, gives advice to chefs wanting to add more plant-based options to their menus.

How Cheba Hut attracts cannabis fans while still welcoming those who don't partake

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although the brand's theme centers around marijuana, VP of Marketing Brian Loeb said the chain is dedicated to providing an eating experience that isn't about…

Starbucks CEO: 'We will win in China'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

April 26, 2019

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson is confident that his growth strategy is working, and that includes his plans for the U.S. as well as China, where the coffee…

Chipotle's digital sales up 100%

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

April 25, 2019

It's safe to say that Chipotle has recovered from its sales slump brought on by past food-safety issues. The chain reported Thursday that comparable restaurant…

Why Coolgreens hired a start-up pro as VP of Franchise Development

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

April 25, 2019

Oklahoma City-based Coolgreens has hired Kathy Davidson as VP of Franchise Development, where she's tasked with expanding the seven-unit brand to 50 within…

3 eating trends elevating spring menus

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In-season produce, healthful eating and a case of the munchies are driving the season's menu additions.

Why the full-service market is ripe for Dig Inn

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While the price point and name of the full-service concept is still up in the air, Eskin said Dig Inn's mission of helping chefs learn to cook and exposing…

Will 'Game of Thrones' show up on your menu?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although Shake Shack and Buffalo Wild Wings are gearing up for the return of Game of Thrones with a few Westeros-inspired LTOs, we think a few other brands…