Fast Casual Executive Summit News & Media
How diversity became Shake Shack's key ingredient
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
Shake Shack set big goals for diversity. At the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Idris Stover, director of diversity, equity inclusion and engagement, discussed…
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Scooter's Coffee exec: 'The whole point of innovation is growth'
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Nathan Lester, senior director, drive-thru innovations for Scooter’s Coffee, spoke about pairing innovation and growth during the keynote address kicking off…
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Introducing FastCasual's 2023 Perfect Pitchers
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Founders of Haven Hot Chicken, Mahana Fresh, Pizzawala, Pucci Brothers Fresh Italian and Sankranti Indian Kitchen will take the stage on Oct. 9 to pitch their…
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FastCasual to honor 2023 Hall of Famers
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Each leader will attend the summit to accept an award and share leadership experience, strategies and a few lessons learned along the way.
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Shake Shack, Scooter's Coffee execs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Idris Stover, Shake Shack's director of diversity, equity, inclusion and culture, and Nathan Lester, senior director of drive-thru innovation at Scooter's…
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Can a restaurant have 'too much tech?'
June 19, 2023
Restaurants of all sizes have spent the past few years investing in a variety of technologies to help them understand the health of their brands, gain…
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2023 Fast Casual Perfect Pitch open for nominations
May 18, 2023
As part of its commitment to spotlighting up-and-coming fast casual brands, FastCasual is hosting its ninth annual Perfect Pitch contest Oct. 8 and is…
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Former Perfect Pitch contestant lands $2.5M investment to fuel growth
February 21, 2023
Seattle-based Dué Cucina, a fast casual Italian brand that competed in the 2019 Perfect Pitch at the Fast Casual Executive Summit, has landed a $2.5 million…
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Capriotti's, Original ChopShop, Sweetfin leaders talk extending hospitality to digital customers
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Technology is playing a big role in providing a robust digital customer experience.
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Chipotle, Fazoli's, Smokey Bones share drive-thru, AI insight
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Top fast casual brand leaders offer valuable insight on how AI is driving a more robust digital drive-thru experience.
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Chipotle, Jason's Deli, Ampex Brands talk AI role in customer experience
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Artificial intelligence, from data gathering efforts to robot creation, is gaining ground with restaurant brands. Top leaders share insight on AI innovation…
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Starbird, Fuku, Atomic Wings leaders talk love-hate relationship with delivery apps
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Brand leaders offer insight on managing third-party delivery apps and the brand app and hurdling challenges.
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Mooyah Burgers, Jersey Mike's leaders share loyalty program tips
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
As food prices continue to climb so does the value of a restaurant loyalty program, for both the customer and the brand.
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Restaurant execs discuss labor issues still plaguing industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Four restaurant executives discussed labor issues plaguing the industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Layne's Chicken Fingers, Consolidated Concepts, Farm Burger execs talk supply chain issues
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Four restaurant executives discussed challenges with supply chains at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Flake Pie Co. wins The Perfect Pitch at the Fast Casual Executive Summit
October 26, 2022
Following a global contest, five fledgling brands competed for a cash prize and the title of The Perfect Pitch at the Fast Casual Executive Summit on Oct. 1…
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sweetgreen CMO talks future of restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Daniel Shlossman, chief marketing officer for sweetgreen, said digital is the wave of the future in the opening keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive…
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Wow Bao, Zoup, Smokey Bones leaders share tips on virtual kitchen strategy
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Fast casual leaders share insight on how and why their brands got into virtual business operations and tips on how to make it a successful strategy.
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Fast casual leaders share hiring, recruitment tips amidst labor shortage
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
A panel of fast casual leaders discussed labor issues in today's restaurant industry at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit held in Charlotte, North…
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Food experts do deep-dive at what's driving plant-based movement
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Plant-based foods have become a movement embraced by more than just vegans. Three restaurant industry executives discussed the meatless movement at the Fast…
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