Quick-service restaurant operators seeking to navigate the evolving industry landscape will gain critical insights into technology, operations, marketing and menu innovation at #QSRNext, a half-day virtual summit hosted by Networld Media Group, the publishers of FastCasual.com and QSRWeb.com. Scheduled for Nov. 12, 2025, #QSRNext offers a series of 20-minute, back-to-back sessions designed to equip busy fast-food […]
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Nominations are officially open for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards, a celebration of the companies, technologies and visionary innovators who are driving the future of self-service forward. From smart vending machines serving up fresh produce to sleek interactive kiosks that simplify everything from payments to product pickups, self-service tech is becoming a […]
The National ATM Council Inc. and Networld Media Group are pleased and excited to announce they have entered into a first-of-its-kind mutual media sponsorship agreement. Through this partnership, they aim to help facilitate the broadest, most complete, accurate, and well-informed news coverage of the U.S. ATM industry and related business issues. As part of this […]
After a rigorous nomination process and enthusiastic social media voting, 35 leaders were selected for their exceptional contributions to brand growth, digital transformation and customer engagement. Networld Media Group, the publisher of FastCasual, QSRWeb, Pizza Marketplace and Food Truck Operator, is thrilled to announce the 35 marketing powerhouses named to our exclusive “Top 35 Movers […]
The recognition serves as a powerful reminder that true leadership is often measured not just in profit, but in the lives touched and the unwavering spirit demonstrated in the face of life’s most profound challenges. The fast casual industry celebrated a new kind of leadership this year, honoring Tina Carpentieri, chief operating officer of Garden Catering, […]
The Los Angeles brand launched in 2018 and has grown to over 300 locations. It won the Top 100 two years ago, making it the second brand in history to earn the honor more than once. The fast casual dining scene celebrated its leading innovators and performers Sunday night at the Fast Casual Top 100 […]
Registration is open for this Founders-only event. Recognizing the often-isolated journey of building a restaurant empire, Kathleen Wood Partners and Networld Media Group have joined forces to relaunch the Founderology Growth Summit, Feb. 2-4, 2026, in Austin. Designed specifically for founders navigating the complexities of scaling and sustaining their businesses, the summit differentiates itself from traditional […]
Nominations are now open but close June 1. Over the past decade, FastCasual’s Perfect Pitch has propelled emerging restaurant brands onto the global stage, offering a platform to showcase their concepts. Held annually during the Fast Casual Executive Summit, the competition has facilitated crucial partnerships and investments, enabling small businesses to expand. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the […]
The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December 10-12, 2025, in Tampa. Reflecting on last year’s Self-Service Innovation Summit brings it all into sharp focus. It was my first dive into this world, and one thing was crystal clear: […]
Honors include the “Signal to Noise Award,” “Emerging Fast Casual of the Year, “”Most-Loved Delivery Brand and “Fast Casual Woman of the Year.” Attendees will vote for the winners of the “Stacey Kane and Zack Oates Best Dressed” award. The 10th annual Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers gala is approaching quickly, and we have a […]
