Two fast casual brands on mission to prove 'healthy' is delicious

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

CEOs Paul Chaudury and Tim Murphy discuss how using the "right" marketing techniques will help their healthy fast casual concepts succeed.

Teriyaki Madness CEO prepares for Asian Invasion

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Rod Arreola chatted with us about why he expects other Asian concepts to jump on the fast casual bandwagon and how he plans to drive the competition.

Your Pie founder: Fast casuals will beat the '$10-pizza chains'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Americans are tired of the companies with unlimited marketing budgets telling them what they should eat and drink, says Drew French, founder of Your Pie.

NYC Bagel's CEO shares his strategy to win with Groupon

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Corey Kaplan's four-unit bagel chain is thriving in Chicago.

Why Famous Dave's is going fast casual

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The new format reduces partners' investment costs and the company's labor expenses.

How WOW knew it was time for a rebrand

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Founder Paul Ballard discusses how new decor and a name change were only a couple of aspects of WOW's new identity.

Fazoli's CEO unveils new fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

CEO Carl Howard hopes to corner the market on Italian fast casual.

How to choose the right mobile marketing platform

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Mobile marketing execs explain why their platforms are the best option to run your loyalty programs.

Sharing the 'why' and 'how' behind the Top 100

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

I was honored to announce the winners of the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers this week at our awards gala in Chicago, where most of the winning brands…

Smashburger franchisor launches fast casual pizza joint

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

May 23, 2013

Fast casual pizza concepts are all the rage these days, and Smashburger's founder is getting in on the action, opening Live Basil Pizza this week in the Denver…

3 fast casuals selling the Middle East

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Middle Eastern market is ripe for American fast casual brands.

34 ways to fail with a poorly written franchise agreement

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Franchise agreements must be prepared, negotiated and reviewed by a specialist from where the restaurant will operate.

NRA proposing changes to E-Verify to better suit small restaurant owners

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Employers can rely on E-Verify to help them comply with the law.

Focus on delivery, social media contributes to Naked Pizza Middle East success

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The brand's Middle East and India developer chats about the chain's international success.

How to succeed in franchising by 'really' trying

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The franchisee/franchisor relationship must be as serious as a marriage.

McDonald's Middle East teaches restaurant franchisees how to succeed internationally

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

In order to succeed internationally, American brands must learn to control their supply chain, choose the correct real estate and develop strong franchisees.

Fast casuals taking over the Middle East

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

For the past six months, it seems I've been writing nearly weekly stories about fast casual brands opening in the Middle East. From the better burger concepts…

Genghis Grill grows revenue by collecting customer feedback via mobile

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The chain used a solution from Improving Restaurants to attract repeat customers.

Time for restaurants to 'Get REAL'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

REAL, which stands for Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership, uses a flexible points-based system similar to LEED to recognize restaurants that…

Caribou Coffee Facebook fans steaming over closings

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Minnesota-based coffee chain will close 80 units and transform 88 others into Peet's Coffee.