Fast Casual launches inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Marketing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Feb. 20, and winners will honored at an awards ceremony during the Restaurant Marketing Workshop, June 2-3, in Indianapolis.

It's 'peanut butter jelly time' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Hundreds of restaurant execs will kick off the annual summit by making over 2,000 sandwiches to help feed those in need in South Carolina.

Fast Casual reveals 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 23, 2025

FastCasual's fifth annual report, "20 Brands to Watch," reveals the industry's up-and-coming leaders.

Joining Forces: Bringing plant-based innovation to restaurant menus

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Networld Media Group and the Plant Based Food Association are partnering to help restaurant operators stay up-to-date with consumer demand for crave-worthy…

FastCasual opens Top 100 nominations, changes judging process

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The newly created Fast Casual Index will help determine the Top 100 rankings. Nominations are open now, close Feb. 3

Top 5 reasons to attend RFIS in Myrtle Beach

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The early bird deadline ends Friday, Dec. 20.

Networld Media Group launches Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

This digital marketing workshop, co-hosted by FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler and Rev Ciancio, co-founder/CMO of Handcraft Burgers & Brew, Salad House CMO…

Nominations open for FastCasual Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 12, 2024

Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the…

Wonder SVP keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Jason Rusk, SVP of operations for Wonder and a former Red Robin executive, will discuss growth and leadership in the evolving world of fast casual restaurants.

Fast Casual reveals 2024 food tour stops

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Attendees will visit three fast casuals, where they'll taste food and chat with leadership.

Subway, Jason's Deli, Big Chicken headlining The Restaurant Catering Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Before a brand can deploy a catering-order management system and supporting technologies, it must align its business framework, business logic, workflow and…

Breaking bread and biases: Why restaurants (still) need more female voices

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit is hosting the panel "Breaking Bread and Biases: Empowering Women for Fast Casual Leadership," featuring women leaders…

FastCasual seeking nominations for 2024 Perfect Pitch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close June 30.

Big Chicken takes top honors at Fast Casual Top 100 gala

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Over 240 fast casual executives attended the gala to find out their rankings.

FastCasual producing restaurant catering workshop with Erle Dardick’s OPGA

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will provide a blueprint for restaurant operators focused on catapulting catering sales.

Applebee's, Mooyah, The Great Greek analyzing CX data to increase comp sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Executives from Applebee's, Mooyah and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill reveal how their teams use customer data to increase traffic.

Instacart hosting 'Curtailing Kitchen Chaos' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Register here by Feb. 23 for the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to receive the early bird discount.

FastCasual accepting 2024 Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The nomination deadline is Jan. 26

5 reasons to visit Kansas City for Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, produced by Networld Media Group, will host its eighth annual event there in Kansas City, March 24-26. The…

FastCasual accepting nominations for 2024 Brands to Watch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 28, 2023

Just a few months ago, we celebrated the annual 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, which recognizes the industry's most innovative companies…