Gong cha, Crust Pizza leaders talk franchising in today's modern restaurant world

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will look at franchising dos and don'ts as well as the latest trends and innovations in franchising.

Former CPA pursues food truck passion with Off the Griddle

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

When Kristie Jacobe found herself out of work after COVID-19, she decided to pursue her passion of starting a food truck.

Catering's new era: Meet the Top 30 Innovators of 2025

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In its second year, the 2025 "Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering" celebrates the individuals steering the transformation — those scaling programs, partnering cross-functionally and building durable revenue beyond the four walls.

Breaking boundaries: Derrick Hayes on purpose, power, building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

In this episode of Founderology – Built to Breakthrough, Derrick Hayes opens up about the decisions, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped his path. He shares how to lead through loss, how to stay authentic when the spotlight turns on you, and why purpose—not money—is the ultimate driver for growth.

Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI

Labor is your most significant controllable cost—but leveraging labor as a growth driver is more complex than ever. Enter labor forecasting 2.0: an AI-driven approach that helps multi-location units match staffing to real-world demand, while optimizing schedules for labor compliance, operations efficiency, and sales.

Clarendon County, South Carolina considers clearer food truck guidelines

The Clarendon County Council approved the first reading an of an ordinance to regulate food trucks and other mobile vendors. If approved, it would set up clear…