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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how innovation is paving the way for great things in the industry. Jason Rusk is the EVP of restaurant operations for Wonder Group Inc., a VC-backed food-tech startup company […]
In anticipation of her keynote address at the Self Service Innovation Summit this December, Kiosk Marketplace sat down with Gong cha’s Rebecca Kahn to discuss the brand’s digital journey and the challenges and opportunities presented by self-service technologies. In anticipation of her keynote address at the Self Service Innovation Summit taking place this December, Rebecca Kahn, Gong […]
The list recognizes top catering leaders from 30 brands, incuding Cava, Subway and Five Guys, who are drivers in one of 2024’s fastest-growing restaurant segments. FastCasual and Lunchbox, an enterprise restaurant technology provider, have unveiled the Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering, recognizing 30 of the most influential leaders shaping the future of restaurant catering […]
Five fledgling concepts will vie for The Perfect Pitch title and a prize on Oct. 14 at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado. The Perfect Pitch is a “Shark Tank”-style competition at The Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver October 13-15. Five fledgling concepts will vie for The Perfect Pitch title, a $3,500 […]
Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the restaurant industry’s most innovative and influential leaders in catering. You may nominate yourself or another leader here. “Our industry has always been impressive — it’s why we launched our annual Top 30 Women in Food list […]
