20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2024

FastCasual’s fifth annual report, “20 Brands to Watch,” reveals the industry’s future leaders. To be considered, the brands, which nominated themselves, have…

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Church's Chicken - Ampler x SynergySuite Case Study

See how Church’s Chicken is using SynergySuite to provide a cohesive, comprehensive back office platform for their restaurants. They have gained greater…

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2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

As in past years, the Top 100 isn’t solely focused on the most profitable or fastest-growing brands. Of course, those elements are important and often come…

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2021 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Since its creation 16 years ago, the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list has recognized the industry’s most successful brands. We are honored to feature…

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Benefits of Kitchen Displays Systems

The kitchen represents the heart of a restaurant. Of course, the front counter and dining areas play pivotal roles in the operation as well, feeding into the…

2012 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

FastCasual.com's seventh annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and…

2011 Top 100 Movers and Shakers

FastCasual.com's sixth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands and innovations leading the industry.

2009 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers

As for most industry watchers, culminating the very best of the breed in a fast-growing segment is often a difficult task. With more than 600 fast casual…

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HR Practices

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2007 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Chipotle stays ahead of the pack.

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Meatless Farm Survey Says Over a Quarter of Americans Will Opt for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives When Restaurants Reopen

With Americans champing at the bit to get back to daily routines and neighborhood restaurants, this survey's findings are a telling sign of what restaurant…

2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: The World Is Not Enough

The World is Not Enough, as presented at the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit, takes a look at how restaurant operators can look beyond the obvious to grow…