Following a global contest, five concepts will compete in The Perfect Pitch at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit. Here’s a sneak peek of the presenters. Following a global contest, five concepts have been selected to compete in this year’s The Perfect Pitch, our annual contest during the Fast Casual Executive Summit, being held Oct. 9-11 […]
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Leaders will chat about how they are handling labor shortages, supply chain delays and higher food costs during the CEO Roundtable at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit being held Oct. 9-11. Fast casual brands around the world are facing many of the same issues — labor shortages, supply chain delays and higher food costs […]
Fazoli’s former CEO Carl Howard, Native Foods CEO Carin Stutz and Blaine Hurst, former Panera Bread CEO, make up the inaugural class of the Fast Casual Hall of Fame and will be honored at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit. For over 20 years, fast casual concepts have been at the forefront of innovation in […]
Execs from Chipotle, Jason’s Deli and Ampex Brands will share their journeys into the world of AI at this year’s Fast Casual Executive Summit, being held Oct. 9-11 in Indianapolis. Few will argue the restaurant industry is embracing AI. In fact, one recent report revealed 50% of those polled were planning to implement the technology in the […]
The Early Bird Deadline ends Friday. Consumer demand for a seamless digital experience contnues to see rapid growth, ushering in an era in the fast casual restaurant landscape that values convenience and loyalty. Companies are looking beyond traditional channels, leveraging technology and innovation more than ever to cater to the next-generation guest, and it’s a […]
The word “chaotic” may sum up the past year for the restaurant industry, but the most successful leaders have leaned into the chaos, creating a path forward. And four of them will share those experiences during the closing keynote at the annual Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, March 30-April 1 in Nashville. The session, moderated by […]
Indianapolis is “America’s drive-thru capital,” according to Chrysler Capital, which analyzed data to reveal which U.S. cities were the best for drive-thrus based on the number of drive-thru restaurants, drive-in cinemas, gas stations and overall traffic congestion levels, The city is also home to this year’s Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 9-11 at the JW Marriott, […]
Very few fast casual brands have been as successful as Panera Bread over the years, and that success is directly linked to its willingness to take risks when it comes to changing its operations model based on customer demand. Known as one of the first major brands to embrace mobile ordering with the launch of […]
It’s almost time for the fast casual industry’s family reunion. The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off on Oct. 3 in Charlotte. In a sea of boring restaurant conferences, there is a life raft in the form of the Fast Casual Executive Summit. Instead of hundreds of booths lined with products you won’t use and booth […]
Designed with busy schedules in mind, #QSRNext features 30-minute, hard-hitting sessions. Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com and the producers of the Fast Casual Executive Summit — have created #QSRNext, a free one-day virtual event on Nov. 9 catering specifically to […]
