2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: Intelligence Brief

Intelligence Brief: How Healthcare Reform will Impact Your Restaurant was presented during the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit to answer questions…

2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: Secret Intelligence Branding

Secret Intelligence Branding: New Age Solutions for a New Age Consumer details how restaurants can reach today's busy guest and the marketplace trends of…

2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: Armed & Dangerous

Armed & Dangerous: Buildinng Brand Leaders of the Future highlights how restaurant operators can use their employees and customers as their biggest brand…

Freshii lands in Houston

October 14, 2010

Continuing a suite of debuts across the U.S., fast casual chain Freshii celebrated another grand opening in Houston's Energy Corridor District in early…

Killifer: Summit not just business, it's personal

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit in review.

Details, Details, Details

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

The restaurant business is all about paying attention to the details. And when it comes to the details, there are two rules to keep in mind:

Frozen = Fresh?

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

I don’t consider myself a complainer of any sort. When you’re in the business, you should have sympathy for the operational challenges faced by all…

Moyer: Remember, 4 on the Door!

by Chris Moyer — Manager, Conserve, National Restaurant Association

The first time I heard Richard Young – the director of education for Pacific Gas and Electric’s Food Service Technology Center – say, "You want to save on…

2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: Shaken, Not Stirred

Shaken, Not Stirred: Consumer Trends for Healthy Living, was presented at the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit. The report covers menu trends, business…

2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: The World Is Not Enough

The World is Not Enough, as presented at the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit, takes a look at how restaurant operators can look beyond the obvious to grow…

2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: Tomorrow Never Dies

Tomorrow Never Dies covers the relationship of food safety and sustainability, and how consumer awareness is increasing in regard to both.

2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: Mi6 Operational Tactics

This presentation, given during the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit, takes a practical approach to menu development and highlights the pricing pitfalls…

Mooyah selects Wireless Ronin for digital signage solution

October 13, 2010

Minneapolis-based Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc. has been selected by Mooyah Burgers & Fries to provide the Frisco-based burger chain with an in-store…

zpizza opens first of more than 20 Vietnam locations

October 13, 2010

Zpizza has announced that preparations are underway for the opening of its first Vietnam restaurant.

Jamba Juice signs major purchasing agreement

October 12, 2010

Jamba Juice has signed a purchasing agreement for 41 stores, its largest refranchising transaction since the program's inception in 2009.

Togo's announces expansion, rebranding strategies

October 12, 2010

Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced plans for its growth strategy. Founded in 1971, the 242-unit, West Coast-based sandwich company plans to add at least 50 new…

Buzztime promo predicted to drive 100,000 diners to BW3

October 12, 2010

NTN Buzztime Inc., a leading interactive restaurant and bar entertainment network, is predicting another successful Pick 'Em Challenge promotion with Buffalo…

Firehouse Subs intros re-branded pickle bucket

October 12, 2010

Firehouse Subs has unveiled its new pickle bucket, showcasing Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The Foundation raises money throughout the restaurant…

LaVoie: Supply chain trends for 2011

Where technology and logistics are expected to lead the restaurant industry.

Jimmy John's sues for trademark infringement

October 11, 2010

Chicago-based Haltsed Street International Inc., parent company of Halsted Street Deli, has been sued by Jimmy John's Enterprises LLC for trademark…