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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Our top priority is to help restaurant executives learn how to operate profitably and deliver outstanding customer experiences, which is why we take such great care in covering four specific restaurant markets. We cover the fast casual industry on FastCasual.com, the pizza and quick-service industries on PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRWeb.com and the food truck industry on FoodTruckOperator.com. Each site reports on its industry’s news, events, trends and people, covering all of the latest innovations in:
• Food & beverage
• Restaurant technology & equipment
• Restaurant design, layout & signage
• Operations management
• Staffing & training
• Food safety
• Customer experience
• Franchising
• Marketing & branding
• Regulatory compliance & risk management
• Sustainability
• Health & nutrition and much more
Not only do we track these industries on a daily basis via news, blogs and features, we also host several webinars each month and live events that bring together hundreds of c-level executives for several days of networking and educational sessions.
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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 […]
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NewsThe following news sites published by Networld Media Group serve the Food Market.
Fast Casual is the global online leader for news, analysis, blogs and research in the worldwide fast casual restaurant industry.
Pizza Marketplace is a longtime leader providing news and information dedicated exclusively to the pizza market.
QSRweb delivers fast-breaking news, features and analysis on the quick-service restaurant industry.
Executive Summits & Events
Executive Summits & EventsOur industry-leading events are attended by C-level executives and key decision makers.
The Fast Casual Executive Summit is a unique opportunity for everyone involved. Much more than “just another trade show,” it’s a chance for restaurant executives to get together in a casual work setting and learn from one another. Interactive sessions delve deep into topics that are on the minds of restaurant leaders today, and the Summit’s format allows the collective wisdom “in the room” to be distilled into concrete, actionable ideas that attendees take home with them.
This exclusive event is reserved for top-level restaurant executives — leaders and innovators of the fast casual industry. We bring together an experienced group of restaurant professionals whose common interests and concerns are brought to the table for open discussion in a fun and relaxing environment.
Some of the fastest growing chains in the restaurant industry are the ones embracing innovation throughout their operations. The Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit explores how limited-service chains can leverage innovation in a variety forms — from experience innovation to kitchen innovation to menu innovation and beyond — as a catalyst for franchise expansion.
By continually investigating and investing in cutting-edge solutions for both the front of house and back of house, franchisors put themselves in a very strong position to attract potential franchisees who are seeking opportunities with forward-thinking brands. The Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit helps franchisors be more progressive in many areas of their business to attract both investors and customers.
Explore many of the technologies available to businesses – retail, hospitality, travel, restaurants, healthcare and more – for engaging customers. Interactive Customer Experience Summit covers the landscape from kiosks to digital signage to mobile and beyond to give attendees insights they can put in action now to deliver outstanding interactive customer experiences.
Self-Service Innovation Summit will examine advances in technology that are empowering businesses to provide products and services when, where and how consumers expect them. The event will cover self-service, kiosk and vending solutions that can be applied in a wide range of settings.
