2018 Fast Casual State of Industry report now available for download

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Now in its 10th edition, the Fast Casual State of the Industry delivers insights and actionable intelligence on everything from workforce and business strategy…

Drumstick-roll please: KFC exec to share secret (branding) recipe as keynote of Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

George Felix, KFC's director of brand communications, will share his secret recipe on how KFC is resonating with both millennials and Baby Boomers at the 201…

Fall menus expand beyond pumpkin flavors to include ethnic ingredients

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Because pumpkin spice has become so ubiquitous across the industry, Americans are now looking for newer, more flavorful offerings.

Judge strikes down Obama's OT ruling, industry leaders urge compromise

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

While many restaurateurs might be relieved to hear that a Texas judge struck down the 2016 rule expanding overtime protection to millions of white collar…

Last call: Nominations closing soon for FastCasual's Perfect Pitch contest

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Entries are being accepted through June 9.

Is your food truck the winner of the 'Perfect Pitch?'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

We are accepting entries for our third annual competition, The Perfect Pitch — aimed at owners of new fast casual concepts looking to pitch their brands to a…

Heard at the Summit: Attendees share insights, pain points and keys to success

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees discuss everything from bunnies to BS.

A day without women in the restaurant industry?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

March 6, 2017

Women contribute largely to the restaurant industry, according to the Departmentment of Labor, which reported that in 2015, the foodservice industry as a whole…

Standing out in 2017: How to implement 4 fresh marketing tips

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Check out four ways to up your marketing game in 2017.

Fast Casual Exec Summit attendees learn that success isn't just about food, it's about the people

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit 2016 brought together hundreds of c-level executives to learn from one another in Dana Point, California.