News & Media From Cherryh Cansler
Is your restaurant the winner of the 'Perfect Pitch?'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
We are accepting entries for our third annual competition, The Perfect Pitch — aimed at owners of new fast casual concepts looking to pitch their brands to a…
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How fast food can be good food: London's LEON co-founder shares strategy for success
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
LEON CEO John Vincent, who will keynote the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit being held July 18-20 in London, talks with FastCasual about how he…
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Why playing the 'right' background music increases sales
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Restaurants that play a carefully selected mix of music reflecting their cultures can increase sales by more than 9 percent, according to a 2016 study.
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From food trucks to food halls: Slapfish founder launches 2 concepts
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Chef Andrew Gruel, who opened his first concept — Slapfish — as a food truck, has just launched two concepts inside an Orange County food hall.
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Franchise focus: Gyroville delivers Greek traditions in fast casual setting
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
CEO Lambros Kokkinelis, delivering his family's Greek recipes in a fast casual setting, is on a mission to expand throughout the nation.
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Heard at the Summit: Attendees share insights, pain points and keys to success
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees discuss everything from bunnies to BS.
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Food safety expert: 'When that small voice says — "You can't" — tell it to shut up'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Betsy Craig entered the restaurant industry at age 16 and worked as a bar back, grill cook, kitchen prep bartender, bouncer and a sales exec before creating…
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Focus Brands franchisee: 'Focusing on disparities will not advance your career'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Melanie Hoggard is a Focus Brands franchisee with her hands in three concepts — Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels and Cinnabon.
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McAlister's franchisee: 'Don't climb the ladder; build your own'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Heather Ricks, a McAlister's Deli franchisee in Virginia, has a six-person management team. Five are females, and one of her restaurants boast an all-female…
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Rosati's CEO: 'If your company is a boys club then join the club'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Marla Topliff, president of Rosati's Pizza, fell in love with the restaurant business after working as a marketer for Rosati's.
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HuHot founder: 'Delegate well and train others'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Linda Vap, president and founder of HuHot Mongolian Grill, was a scientist before she got into the restaurant business.
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Cottage Inn exec: 'Female leaders ask the right questions'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Deborah Masse has led Cottage Inn to double-digit sales growth by rolling out a new branding initiative and through the introduction of digital and social…
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Moe's franchisee: 'Don't take no for an answer'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Jennifer Wade has been a Moe's Southwest Grill franchisee since 2002. The single mom now owns three locations and is the only female franchisee on the Moe's…
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Dickey's CEO: 'Female leaders will evolve the industry'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Laura Rea Dickey replaced her husband, Roland, as CEO in January when he became CEO of the chain's parent company. She took on the CEO title without hesitation…
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Vitality Bowls founder: 'Leadership roles make great careers for mothers'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Tara Gilad, founder of Vitality Bowls, was inspired to create the concept by her 2-year-old daughter's struggle with food allergies.
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NRA president: 'No other industry is as inclusive as the restaurant industry'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Before joining the NRA as president, Dawn Sweeney was president and CEO of AARP Services and also held leadership positions at the National Rural Electric…
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Uncle Maddio's VP of Ops: 'Welcome adversity'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Restaurant openings at Outback Steakhouse were the gateway to Jenelle Brown's career, but that progressed into managing human capital and the health of…
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Auntie Anne's president: 'Diversity in leadership is critical'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Neary eventually joined Auntie Anne’s in 2005, holding various roles in the company, including VP of global marketing, until she took over as president in 2015.
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Schlotzsky's exec chef: 'Gender doesn't define success'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The chef, who was featured in numerous television shows on The Travel Channel, Telemundo Network, the Cooking Channel and Fox Utilísima Network, is fluent in…
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Global checklist: 7 must-ask questions before planting flags outside your home country
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Just because a concept takes off in one area doesn't mean it's meant to cross borders. Waiting too long, however, is also a huge mistake. Answer these seven…
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