Panera Bread execs: We're not afraid of taking risks

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Eduardo Luz, chief brand and concept officer, and Rob Sopkin, SVP, chief development officer, at Panera Bread, shared the keynote at the Fast Casual Executive…

Walmart embracing fast casuals, local services as store-based tenants

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

With the departure of McDonald's and Subway operators from within its storefronts, Walmart aims to fill in-store leased space with "relevant" tenants, ranging…

Millennial-owned cafe raises nearly $200K in crowdfunding investments

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Citizens Cafe, an Australia-inspired coffee shop based in NYC, hopes to raise $5 million to fuel national expansion.

Starbucks on slow path to recovery, COO stepping down

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although sales fell short of Wall Street's expectations, Q1 earnings of 61 cents per share topped estimates of 55 cents per share but declined 22.8…

How Paris Baguette CEO plans to open 1,000 US locations

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Paris Baguette CEO Jack Moran describes international expansion as time-consuming, inefficient, frustrating and involving a lot of hard work. Is it worth it?

Turkish-American sisters now franchising Flatbread Grill

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Turkish-American Sisters — Arzu, Fusun, and Gonca Esendemir — are now franchising their fast casual concept —  Flatbread Grill.

Breakfast takes a bite out of Panera comps in Q2

The quarter represented the first time in six quarters the company registered a year-over-year increase in transactions.

The changing role of corporate consciousness

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How fast casual CEOs are turning an enlightened approach to sales success.

Panera Bread sales success boosted by investment initiatives

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The company sees gains at it continues to improve marketing, catering, operational and food quality.

Fast Casual releases 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers ranks the top concepts, people, technology, menu and innovation trends that impacted the segment in 2011.

Cosi CEO Carin Stutz talks brand turnaround

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How Cosi's new CEO plans to rebrand, reimage and rebuild the chain.

Panera Bread to intensify drive-thru operations

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Catering sales and new menu item rollouts continue to contribute to revenue, same-store sales growth.

Slideshow: Fast Casual Executive Summit Food Tour

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicked off Oct. 10 with the second annual Fast Casual Food Tour.

Bakery cafes lead segment growth

by Cary Stemle — Free-lance reporter, N/A

Fueled by Panera Bread, bakery cafes continue to dominate industry sales.

Bakery cafes lead segment growth

by Cary Stemle — Free-lance reporter, N/A

Fueled by Panera Bread, bakery cafes continue to dominate industry sales.

Brands gear up for holiday catering opportunities

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual concepts look to strengthen fourth quarter results by boosting their year-end catering sales.

Brands gear up for holiday catering opportunities

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual concepts look to strengthen fourth quarter results by boosting their year-end catering sales.

Fast Casual Summit kicks off with food tour

Industry executives gathered in Dallas on the eve of the annual conference for a tour of some top and up-and-coming fast casual restaurants.

Einstein Bros. continues growth through licensing

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group is more than halfway past its goal of 180 licensed locations by the end of 2009

Seven top fast casual independent operations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

From Kansas City to New York City, these independent operations are changing the fast casual landscape.