Le Pain Quotidien remains true to its roots

Belgian fast casual incorporates sustainability throughout its operation.

Fast casuals target urban markets

Higher household incomes and increased foot trafffic make downtowns a viable choice.

Beautiful Brands to franchise Tulsa-based bakery-cafe

Beautiful Brands to add sixth concept to portfolio.

Fast casual concepts break new ground

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Atlanta Bread, LP Bistro, relaunch brands amid image upgrades.

Summertime sippers

Fruit-based drinks can create hot profits during the steamy summer months.

Traceability key tomato issue

Fast casuals, industry respond to recent salmonella outbreak.

Einstein Bros. finds secret to success

Despite struggling economy, Einstein Bros. Bagels stays strong.

Fast casual concept design

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

For a successful restaurant, every aspect must work together.

The year that shaped fast casual

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast Casual reviews the issues, brands that had an impact on 2007.

Q&A with Sue Morelli, CEO of Au Bon Pain

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Morelli was named CEO in 2004 and has since helped double the chain's locations.  

Drawing them to dinner

Business during the dinner daypart is perking up with dinner-specific entrees.

The new face of fast casual?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fuzion Food Group looks to alter the restaurant landscape.

Boudin SF: The evolution of a bakery

With fast casual Boudin SF, Forklift Brands looks to change the bakery experience.

Restaurants build on international ground

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants look to international shores to boost their brand and build an image.

Pretty in plastic

Move over metal, disposable tableware is stepping up.

Brawling over breakfast

The fast-casual battle for breakfast is shaping up to be a bruiser.

Bruegger's keeps on rollin'

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Marking its 11th consecutive quarter of growth, Bruegger's CEO Jim Greco looks toward the future.

Fast Casual 2006: A year in review

Despite lawsuits and mergers, it was a good year for the fast-casual segment.

Panera CEO: There is no such thing as fast casual

The CEO talks about what makes Panera special and why his bakery café should not be lumped into the fast-casual segment.

Panera Bread celebrates its 1,000th bakery café

The rest of the industry is chasing us, said Panera's CEO.