Improved GM retention, tech investments drive Chipotle's solid Q4 performance

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 5, 2025

Chipotle will open up to 346 locations in 2025.

LaunchPad NRO Program: Streamlining Restaurant Openings

Opening a new restaurant is more than just unlocking the doors and welcoming your first guests. It's an intricate dance of countless moving pieces: staff…

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…

Convenience, consistency, connection: Keys to restaurant profit revealed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant operators will learn how to improve profits through the guest experience at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South…

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…

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…

Pollo Campero growing Louisiana footprint

February 3, 2025

Pollo Campero, a Central American chicken franchise with over 100 U.S. locations in the U.S., is growing its presence in Louisiana. Franchisees Diego Ruiz and…

Paris Baguette adding 100 locations by year's end

February 3, 2025

Paris Baguette, which has over 200 U.S. and Canadian locations and 4,000 globally, hopes to add 100 locations in North America by year's end, said CEO Darren…

Speaker Spotlight: Daniel Camp, Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Daniel Camp, director of Culinary at Fuzzy's Taco Shop, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…

Jason's Deli rolls out rebrand

January 30, 2025

Jason's Deli is stepping into 2025 with a refreshed visual identity system and restaurant design created by experience agency ChangeUp.

It's 'peanut butter jelly time' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Hundreds of restaurant execs will kick off the annual summit by making over 2,000 sandwiches to help feed those in need in South Carolina.

How Earthbar 70X'd Their Feedback Volume

Earthbar, a California-based health and wellness brand with 40 locations, transformed its guest feedback process using Ovation. Previously reliant on a single…

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3 restaurant design trends taking over in 2025

Trends revolve around three key pillars: elevated experiences, indoor-outdoor integration and flexibility.

Newk's to continue growth in 2025

January 28, 2025

Founded in Jackson, Mississippi, Newk's Eatery, which has nearly 100 locations in 12 states, closed out 2024 on a positive note despite a challenging sales…

Jeff’s Bagel Run Introduces Loyalty Program to Reward Devoted Bagel Fans

Jeff’s Bagel Run, the celebrated bagel shop known for its handcrafted bagels, freshly whipped cream cheese, and craft coffees, has taken a bold step into the…

Speaker Spotlight: Evonne Varady, Clean Eatz

Evonne Varady, founder of Clean Eatz shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Restaurant Franchising …

20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2025

We are honored to introduce the 2025 class of “20 Brands to Watch,” and predict they will continue to help elevate the fast casual industry.

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Fast Casual reveals 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 23, 2025

FastCasual's fifth annual report, "20 Brands to Watch," reveals the industry's up-and-coming leaders.

Tijuana Flats exits bankruptcy ready for growth

January 23, 2025

Since exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Tijuana Flats has reduced its debt, improved profitability and created a more efficient operation, said CEO…

Smokey Mo's president explains how brand operates in competitive market

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, talks to Craig Haley, president of barbecue…