Costa Vida CEO predicts 900% growth by 2016

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEO Sean Collins chatted with FastCasual.com about why he bought the chain, how he and his team have succeeded in growing it and his plans to have 500 units…

NYC soda ban sparks mass confusion

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The ban doesn't cover drinks made with "50 percent milk," which is how Starbucks is planning to keep selling Frappuccinos in its 20-ounce Venti size.

Zoës Kitchen launches mobile app

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In less then a week, the app already has 15,000 downloads.

New app puts restaurant customers in control of music

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Roqbot allows customers to select the music played while they eat.

Video: Expert on Millennials shares tips on how to reach them

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials want to co-create your product and share it with their friends.

CEO of Muscle Maker Grill pumped about growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

A focus on healthy food and customer service has fueled the chain's growth.

Schlotzsky's comeback story: The days of bankruptcy are long gone

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Schlotzsky's President Kelly Roddy discusses how the chain's rebranding helped to put it back on top.

Chipotle testing tofu

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 25, 2013

Chipotle is introducing a menu item in hopes of pleasing its vegetarian and vegan guests. "Sofritas," a tofu-based protein, said the chain's marketing…

McAlister's Frank Paci planning for growth in 2013

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

High-quality food and service have propelled the brand's growth.

Brazilian concept leaving mark on U.S.

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

A Giraffas executive describes the chain's strategy for taking on America.

PizzaRev owner dishes on fast casuals launching around pizza

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Double Father-son partnerships get PizzaRev off the ground.

The Big Salad founder: 'We're more than just salad'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The chain's success is the result of focusing on three core areas — brand image, financial systems and hiring practices.

Founder of Pancheros talks business

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Finding high-quality real estate is key to the chain's expansion goals.

New book describes hardships of running a Western concept in China

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Former master franchisee of Auntie Anne's Pretzels writes about the obstacles he faced that "will make anyone in business laugh, cringe and think twice about…

Former CiCi's Pizza COO takes the lead at MOOYAH

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

December 20, 2012

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes announced Wednesday that Bill Spae, former COO and CDO of CiCi's Pizza, is its new president and CEO. Spae takes the lead at…

Why fast casuals are catering to catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Consumers like the speed and price point of fast casual catering options.

Tossed president chats about chain's growth, 2013 trends and working with family

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The make-your-own salad concept has flourished in the past few years and now has 68 new units under development.

Free webinar includes tips on avoiding customer data breaches

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The average cost of a data breach for non-PCI compliance is $80,000.

MOOYAH's president shares what has led to the chain's double digit growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

MOOYAH has doubled its number of restaurants in 2012.

The great health care debate: Ethically, should restaurant operators offer coverage to employees?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurateurs struggling with how and when to offer employees health care insurance will no longer have a choice in 2014, when Obamacare goes into effect.