Networld Media Group launches Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

This digital marketing workshop, co-hosted by FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler and Rev Ciancio, co-founder/CMO of Handcraft Burgers & Brew, Salad House CMO…

Wonder acquiring Grubhub for $650M

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 13, 2024

Wonder, a digital food hall offering multi-restaurant ordering, is acquiring Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway.com for $650 million, including $500 million of…

Revenue up nearly 15% at Shake Shack

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 30, 2024

Shake Shack posted a solid Q3 earnings report Wednesday, featuring a revenue growth of 14.7% and same-store sales growth of 4.4%. It also saw a 28% jump in…

Perkins debuting fast casual concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Featuring a streamlined design and an elevated cafe experience, the 1,500-square-foot restaurant is half the size of a standard Perkins.

Chipotle Teamsters demanding 'fair contracts'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 28, 2024

Laurie Schalow, Chipotle's chief corporate affairs officer, said the Union is delaying bargaining meetings but her company is committed to ensuring a fair work…

Juicer cuts dynamic pricing strategy

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 26, 2024

Juicer, a restaurant revenue management company that helps guide menu strategy, is cutting its dynamic pricing platform for delivery to shift its focus toward…

Will SocialBites Food Hub reimagine fast casual?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Featuring multiple restaurant brands, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, interactive decor, weekly entertainment programming, a full bar, and private event…

Nominations open for FastCasual Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 12, 2024

Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the…

Wonder SVP keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Jason Rusk, SVP of operations for Wonder and a former Red Robin executive, will discuss growth and leadership in the evolving world of fast casual restaurants.

Fast Casual reveals 2024 food tour stops

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Attendees will visit three fast casuals, where they'll taste food and chat with leadership.

Tender Greens, Tocaya have 'no plans to close locations'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 29, 2024

Although Los Angeles-based Tender Greens and Venice, California-based Tocaya Modern Mexican filed for Chapter 11 last week, neither brand is closing locations…

Subway, Jason's Deli, Big Chicken headlining The Restaurant Catering Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Before a brand can deploy a catering-order management system and supporting technologies, it must align its business framework, business logic, workflow and…

Breaking bread and biases: Why restaurants (still) need more female voices

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit is hosting the panel "Breaking Bread and Biases: Empowering Women for Fast Casual Leadership," featuring women leaders…

Why former Tropical Smoothie CEO is picking up pickleball

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Pickle Pad, which recently signed a franchise deal to open in Phoenix, is seeking more franchisees to help grow its footprint throughout the U.S.…

Nekter, Taziki's take home 'tech-related' Top 100 awards

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

L&L Hawaiian and Original ChopShop also received awards for technology deployments.

FastCasual seeking nominations for 2024 Perfect Pitch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close June 30.

Big Chicken takes top honors at Fast Casual Top 100 gala

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Over 240 fast casual executives attended the gala to find out their rankings.

FAT Brands chairman denies involvement in 'sham loan scheme'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 13, 2024

Andrew Wiederhorn, the former CEO of FAT Brands, which owns Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, is denying federal charges alleging that he was involved in a…

6 must-haves for your restaurant's loyalty program

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Noodles and Co, Mooyah, Clutch Coffee and Hyve execs discuss why successful loyalty platforms feature 1. Ease of use. 2. Engaging offers and new…

Shake Shack beats Q1 profit expectations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 2, 2024

Shake Shack said Thursday that it beat first-quarter profit expectations, nudging shares up 1.6%, despite revenue coming up short of the $291 million predicted…