When Raising Prices Isn’t Cutting It... How AI Automation Cuts Costs & Customer Complaints

This webinar will highlight how AI-driven task management can lead to labor retention, food waste reduction, and better service - all contributing to better…

Presented by FastCasual.com, PizzaMarketplace.com

Nekter, Taziki's take home 'tech-related' Top 100 awards

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

L&L Hawaiian and Original ChopShop also received awards for technology deployments.

What franchises should know about expiring estate, gift-tax exemptions

Nina M. Daigle, tax partner in Aprio’s restaurant, franchise and hospitality segment, reveals how franchises may leverage the current exemption amount before…

Why your online ordering system is not a catering strategy

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Catering expert Erle Dardick reveals how restaurants can create an off-premises and catering foundation built for growth.

FastCasual seeking nominations for 2024 Perfect Pitch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close June 30.

IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…

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…

Presented by FastCasual.com

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 …

Presented by SynergySuite

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.