Founderology Forum
FastCasual launches 'Founderology' podcast with Kathleen Wood
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Episode 1 features Cameron McNie, co-founder and executive chairman of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, revealing the strategy behind covering health insurance for…
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Celebrating Cameron McNie, co-founder of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Our first "Founderology — Built to Breakthrough" podcast featured Cameron McNie, co-founder and executivechairman of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill. Cameron shared…
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Building your championship restaurant team to win
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
The greatest coaches inspire greatness in others. You don't need a massive budget to inspire and motivate a team the biggest investment is your commitment and…
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Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.
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5 concepts compete for The Perfect Pitch 2024 title
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Five fledgling concepts will vie for The Perfect Pitch title and a prize on Oct. 14 at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.
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FastCasual seeking nominations for 2024 Perfect Pitch
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Nominations close June 30.
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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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Chick N Max: From Perfect Pitch winners to up-and-coming franchisor
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Coming out of COVID-19 in 2021, Chick N Max sales grew 30% over 2020, generating two-year sales comps over 40%. In 2022, sales and transaction growth continue…
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