Nominations now open for The Fast Casual Top 100

December 4, 2013

The editors of FastCasual.com are now accepting nominations for The 2014 Fast Casual Top 100.

Fast Casual Executive Summit's early bird pricing ending July 31

July 26, 2013

CEOS and other top executives from the fast casual segment will meet in New Orleans to discuss the industry's top strategic issues.

Luna Grill opens with new design, POS system

May 29, 2013

California-based Luna Grill opened a new unit in San Diego last month, marking the chain's ninth location. It features an open kitchen that allow guests to…

SpotOn partners with Fazoli's to pilot loyalty, marketing platform

May 23, 2013

SpotOn, a loyalty and marketing platform designed initially for small business, today announced the release of the second full version of its marketing…

Garbanzo opening 1st Orange County unit

May 23, 2013

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Colorado-based fast casual restaurant concept featuring fresh and healthy Mediterranean cuisine, will open its first Orange…

Meatheads supporting Chicagoland summer reading

May 23, 2013

Chicago-based Meatheads is about to kick off its third year of summer reading with the annual launch of the 2013 Voracious Reading Program, according to a…

Smashburger franchisor launches fast casual pizza joint

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

May 23, 2013

Fast casual pizza concepts are all the rage these days, and Smashburger's founder is getting in on the action, opening Live Basil Pizza this week in the Denver…

2013 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers revealed

May 21, 2013

Fazoli's, McAlister's Deli and Freebirds World Burrito were recognized as the first, second and third awards, respectively.

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 10

February 14, 2013

No. 10: Flex casual

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 8

February 7, 2013

No. 8: Catering

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 7

February 3, 2013

No. 7: Food trucks

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 6

January 31, 2013

No. 6: The better burger segment

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 5

January 30, 2013

No. 5: Social responsibility

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 4

January 28, 2013

No. 4: Local sourcing

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 2

January 24, 2013

No.2: Social media

Top 100: Fast casual trends - No. 1

January 24, 2013

No. 1: Growth of Fast Casual

Top 100: People - Phil Friedman

January 21, 2013

No.20 Phil FriedmanCEO, Salsarita's

Top 100: People - Kevin Reddy

January 17, 2013

No. 17: Kevin ReddyCEO and chairman, Noodles & Company

Top 100: People - Erik Oberholtzer

January 17, 2013

No.18: Erik OberholtzerCo-owner, Tender Greens

Top 100: People - Geoff Alexander

January 17, 2013

No. 19: Geoff AlexanderVice president and managing partner, Wow Bao