2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Innovation, nimbleness and creativity are three words that describe the 2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Judges used those terms to compare hundreds…

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Big Chicken takes top honors at Fast Casual Top 100 gala

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Over 240 fast casual executives attended the gala to find out their rankings.

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos fighting inflation with price cuts, value combos

May 17, 2024

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is hoping lower prices and value combos will garner customer attention as other brands are increasing menu prices due to rising food costs…

3 ways restaurateurs can combat inflation

by Blas Escarcega — VP of Franchise Development, Pollo Campero

Erik Hermann of CapitalSpring, a private equity firm that has invested over $2.7 billion in 70 restaurant concepts, discusses how restaurant operators can…

Wetzel's Pretzels franchisee opens unit with brand's Access to Equity program

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Daintry McFadden opened a Wetzel's Pretzels location in an Illinois Macy's department store with the help of the brand's Access to Equity Program. In this…

Panera named ' Employer of Choice'

May 14, 2024

Panera has received the Employer of Choice award in the fast casual restaurant segment from Black Box Intelligence, a provider of restaurant industry data and…

FAT Brands chairman denies involvement in 'sham loan scheme'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 13, 2024

Andrew Wiederhorn, the former CEO of FAT Brands, which owns Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, is denying federal charges alleging that he was involved in a…

How e-tips can increase restaurant profitability

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

It's no secret restaurants are struggling with profitability. Is e-tipping the secret sauce to boost revenue?

How Budderfly reduces energy costs, helps QSRs become greener

May 6, 2024

Restaurant owners learned how to cut expenses and become more eco-friendly from a recent webinar sponsored by Budderfly and hosted by Networld Media Group. The…

Cubby’s Expands Restaurant Tech Stack and Continues Expansion.

Controlling food costs is always top of mind for Cubby’s, a Utah-based multi-unit restaurant brand committed to fresh, high-quality ingredients. The concept …

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Craveworthy acquires Sigri Indian BBQ

May 2, 2024

Craveworthy Brands, a restaurant platform company that owns Bd's Mongolian Grill, Genghis Grill and several other brands, has acquired New Jersey-based Sigri…

Shake Shack beats Q1 profit expectations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 2, 2024

Shake Shack said Thursday that it beat first-quarter profit expectations, nudging shares up 1.6%, despite revenue coming up short of the $291 million predicted…

FastCasual producing restaurant catering workshop with Erle Dardick’s OPGA

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will provide a blueprint for restaurant operators focused on catapulting catering sales.

Salad Collective, Longboards, Hawaiian Bros. leaders offer insight into Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brand leaders spoke to Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held in Kansas City in March.

How O'Charley's & 99 Restaurants Drive Profits Through Energy Management Outsourcing

Join us for an insightful webinar showcasing the impact of energy savings technology on sustainability and business outcomes. Discover how Ninety-Nine and…

Snackpass Aids Presotea in Overcoming Tech Challenges

Unfortunately, this digital revolution comes with a unique set of challenges. One of the most prevalent hurdles that restaurant operators face is the…

ICX Summit celebrates 8th year this September

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

The ICX Summit kicks off Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with notable keynotes and panelists on a wide range of retail customer experience topics.

Gold & Silver Plate Awards honoring foodservice standouts

April 25, 2024

Eight executives offering food-away-from-home services will be honored next month at The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association's 70th annual Gold…

Nekter co-founder reveals growth strategies, leadership tips

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Alexis Parra, co-founder and chief visionary officer of Nekter Juice Bar, discusses how the industry has changed over the past decade and her vision for the…

How location intelligence can help restaurants identify, cater to customers

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Charles Wetzel, CEO of Kalibrate…