Focus on delivery, social media contributes to Naked Pizza Middle East success

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The brand's Middle East and India developer chats about the chain's international success.

How to succeed in franchising by 'really' trying

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The franchisee/franchisor relationship must be as serious as a marriage.

Good news: Restaurant sales, unit growth, financing up

Total unit growth for the Top 100 restaurant chains was 1.8 percent in 2012, the highest since 2007.

McDonald's Middle East teaches restaurant franchisees how to succeed internationally

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

In order to succeed internationally, American brands must learn to control their supply chain, choose the correct real estate and develop strong franchisees.

Pie Five CEO: Fast casual pizza 'solves a problem for consumers'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exec's intention is to become the "leading, preeminent fast casual brand in the pizza space."

How Zaxby's plans on becoming a 'household name'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Southeast-based chicken chain is headed west.

Ice cream shop plans to be 'franchising fantasyland'

Sloan's Ice Cream is planning to open 200 U.S. locations.

Jersey cupcake, burger concept gearing up for growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Made-from-scratch dessert recipes are helping the business thrive.

The Counter launching new concept in L.A.

The smaller format is perfect for non-traditional settings.

Ice cream concept's success comes from constant branding

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Comfy Cow founders discuss how they branded, duplicated and expanded their premium ice cream concept during a slow economy.

Why Le Duff's 3 fast casual brands are poised for growth

Paul Carolan, chief development officer with Le Duff America, chatted with FasCastual.com about his plans for Bruegger's Bagels, la Madeleine and Brioche…

NAPICS '13: Is 'better pizza' the next fast casual category?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The keynote presentation at The North American Pizza and Ice Cream Show in Columbus, Ohio, focused on trends in pizza and ice cream.

CEO of Muscle Maker Grill pumped about growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

A focus on healthy food and customer service has fueled the chain's growth.

Schlotzsky's comeback story: The days of bankruptcy are long gone

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Schlotzsky's President Kelly Roddy discusses how the chain's rebranding helped to put it back on top.

McAlister's Frank Paci planning for growth in 2013

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

High-quality food and service have propelled the brand's growth.

Brazilian concept leaving mark on U.S.

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

A Giraffas executive describes the chain's strategy for taking on America.

Why 'health casual' is gaining traction overseas

The demand for a tasty, health-conscious concept is very high in the Middle East.

Founder of Pancheros talks business

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Finding high-quality real estate is key to the chain's expansion goals.

New book describes hardships of running a Western concept in China

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Former master franchisee of Auntie Anne's Pretzels writes about the obstacles he faced that "will make anyone in business laugh, cringe and think twice about…

Franchisees cautious about growth until tax policies solidified

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Franchise leaders believe the sector would be growing faster if Washington D.C. addressed the uncertainties of tax policies and other regulations.