The newly created Fast Casual Index will help determine the Top 100 rankings. Nominations are open now, close Feb. 3. There are few things I love more about my job than creating the Fast Casual Top 100 report and hosting the awards gala in May in Chicago, where rankings are revealed. As the industry grows, however, it […]
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The early bird deadline ends Friday, Dec. 20. The Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit is making its Myrtle Beach debut March 11-13 at the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes. Although there are several reasons for restaurant operators and vendors to attend, I’m focusing on my Top 5. Also, we’ve extended the early bird discount […]
The Self-Service Innovation Summit announced the winners of its fifth annual Automation & Self-Service Awards on Dec. 10, recognizing the most innovative solutions in kiosks, vending, artificial intelligence and more. One purpose of the Self-Service Innovation Summit is to recognize products and technology innovation contributing to the dynamic industry. Hence, a key event at the summit is […]
Gong cha’s successful implementation of self-service kiosks, highlighted at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, enhances customer experience, boosts efficiency and drives business growth, especially among Gen Z. In a keynote address at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, Rebecca Kahn, franchise business leader of Gong cha US and Canada, shared insights into the brand’s successful implementation of self-service kiosks. Gong […]
Dr. Anora Morton, CEO and founder of The Nori Project, a pioneering “Food Equi-Tech” company, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Self-Service Innovation Summit, which brings together industry leaders, innovators and B2C brands to explore the future of self-service technology. Dr. Anora Morton is redefining the landscape of self-service innovation as CEO and founder […]
This digital marketing workshop, co-hosted by FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler and Rev Ciancio, co-founder/CMO of Handcraft Burgers & Brew, Salad House CMO and Crazy Pita marketing director, provides tactics, tips and playbooks for restaurant marketers focused on growing brand awareness, guest acquisition, retention and creating brand evangelists. Restaurant marketers looking to master the tactics and […]
Steven King is a keynote speaker at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, where he will discuss how AI-powered robots are revolutionizing industries. The summit is from December 9-11 in Tampa, Florida. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, so does its integration into the realm of robotics. The powerful combination is reshaping industries, from manufacturing to retail […]
The winners will be honored during an awards presentation on Dec. 10 during the upcoming 2024 Automation and Self Service Summit. One purpose of the Self-Service Innovation Summit is to recognize products and technology innovation contributing to the dynamic industry. Hence, a key event at the summit is the Automation & Self-Service Awards, formerly known as the Self-Service […]
AI is here to stay, but it’s moving so fast, it’s hard to know where it’s going. From our daily lives as consumers to our operations in business, it’s hard to keep up with the changes and trends that are transforming entire industries virtually overnight — and sometimes repeatedly. AI is here to stay, but […]
Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a “Shark Tank” style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado. Following a global contest seeking the best new concepts in fast-casual dining today, Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch. The contest, a “Shark Tank” style event, was held at the Fast Casual Executive Summit on […]
