Caribou Coffee unveils new logo

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The world's second-largest coffee retailer joins a host of other concepts looking to reinvigorate the guest experience.

Caribou Coffee unveils new logo

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The world's second-largest coffee retailer joins a host of other concepts looking to reinvigorate the guest experience.

Tossed upgrades image, logo

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The salad chain launches a new store prototype to unveil in Boston.

McAlister's launches new prototype

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A smaller footprint and pick-up window round out the list of changes.

Fast casuals light it up

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Restaurants find cost savings through the use of natural and LED light.

Mama Fu's intros new restaurant prototype

Mama Fu's latest brand to launch store redesign.

Fast casual concepts break new ground

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

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

Fast casuals face threat from other segments

Casual dining concepts develop faster, trendier fare.

Fast casual facelift

Keeping a store's image up to date is essential but is it worth the cost?

Fast casual concept design

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

For a successful restaurant, every aspect must work together.

The new face of fast casual?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fuzion Food Group looks to alter the restaurant landscape.

Fast-casual wannabes

Casual-dining restaurants and QSRs create fast-casual concepts to meet customer demand.

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.

Restaurant design: Fast casuals need more than a good décor

If the interior design does not complement the menu, the look is a lost cause — especially in fast casual.

Legendary pizzerias bet on fast-casual makeovers

Shakey's Pizza and Papa Gino's Pizza are getting new names and makeovers to strengthen their positions in the growing fast-casual dining segment.

Restaurant design: Fast-casual look attracts customers

Donatos and Panera add to their brand with an attractive exterior design.  

Clean restrooms equal happy customers

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Your restrooms matter to customers, and, yes, they require constant attention. But at least the process isn't rocket science.

Hamburgers: Not just for drive-thrus anymore

The fast-casual burger concept hasn't exactly taken off like the bakery café segment, but the American tradition may be set to grow.

The perfect plot of land

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

What is the best fast-casual real estate?

Boston Market is changing

A few things are different for the chain that started the "home meal replacement" trend.