News & Media From Cherryh Cansler

FastCasual.com's Top 10 stories of 2013

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Based purely on traffic, FastCasual.com reveals its most popular stories of the year.

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Why consumers spending more on business meals won't help fast casuals

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Limited-service restaurants wanting to target business-meal customers must present similarly to higher-end concepts.

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Is mass adoption of chicken wings killing the wing concepts?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Chicken wings are popping up on menus in every restaurant sector from pizza to QSRs.

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Vine vs. Instagram Video: Which platform is best for restaurants?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Video marketing may be the future of social media.

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Starbucks reports record-high EPS; big growth plans for 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

'The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 capped off by far the best year in Starbucks' 42-year history,' said CEO Howard Schultz.

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Don't Bogart that sub

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The CEO of Cheba Hut shares the brand's marketing techniques, growth plans and just what's in those Hemp Brownies.

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How jazzing up menus may increase sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Shannon McClellan of Kraft attended the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit and discussed menu innovation.

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Why the oven may be your most important purchase

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

COO of Cooking Solutions discusses oven innovation at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in New Orleans.

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They said what? Top quotes from Fast Casual Exec Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nearly 150 restaurant operators gathered last week in New Orleans for our eighth annual Fast Casual Executive Summit. We were honored to meet leaders of some…

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Fazoli's announces name of new Italian fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEO Carl Howard will grow Fazoli's and Venti-Tre simultaneously.

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The wheels fall off The Lime Truck

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Lime Truck's creator discusses why he's opening brick-and-mortar units.

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How a Boston fast casual increased sales via mobile payment app

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Revenue increased 17 percent at Sebastians Cafe one month after launching a branded LevelUp mobile payment and loyalty app.

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Starbucks CEO issues 'respectful request' against guns in stores

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

September 18, 2013

The request is receiving mixed reviews as some promise to boycott the chain, while others are thankful.

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Using technology to stop restaurant theft

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The NRA estimates that employee theft is responsible for 75 percent of inventory shortages and about 4 percent of sales.

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Mobile payments a hot topic at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant operators will learn how and why to embrace mobile payments.

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Will the falafel be fast casual's next big thing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Arianne and Scott Bennett say consumers will embrace unique food if presented to them correctly.

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Jim Knight: Managing employees is like being married

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Training and development guru Jim Knight gives tips on how to find and keep the right employees.

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GrilliT models growth plan after Chipotle

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The concept's CEO is on a mission to demonstrate that the fast casual dining experience and fresh, nutritious, home-style cooking are not mutually exclusive.

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