As more Americans seek out healthy food options, restaurant operators are going to see a lot of activity surrounding consumers’ desires for healthful beverages. With the ongoing decline of …

A survey of quick-service and fast casual restaurant operators revealed the top benefits they get from digital menu board systems.

This Executive Summary, written by Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer, summarizes the findings of the new 109-page report "Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage."

Get insight into the real-world technology requirements for success, based on a survey of more than 1,200 consumers in North America.

FastCasual.com's sixth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands and innovations leading the industry.

Learn what a flagship store is and how it can be used to create a more impactful experience and bring in more customers.

Industry leaders provide vital information regarding the use of the Internet and Social Media to aid in your restaurant's growth. Download the slides from presentations given by: Boris Bugarski …

Brain Exchange Session. Find information on discussions relating to eight topics including: Fast Casual Startups, Menu Development, Web & Social Marketing, Team Dynamics, Winning Brand Design …

Follow industry leaders as they discuss current trends in fast casual dining, what customers are seeking, and how one company operates with a Guest-Driven attitude. Download the slides from …

Industry leaders share ways to capitalize on financial business models. Download the slides from presentations given by: Louis J. Basile Jr., Wildflower Bread Company/ Jim Greco, Bruegger's …

Wireless payment technology is set to revolutionize restaurant payment transactions. The latest handheld payment systems make paying at the table, at the car, or for delivery a reality and increase …

In an age of information databases, network connectivity, interactive media, and the Internet, quick access to consumer information has become the norm. Though neither high tech nor electronic, focus …

Marketing research is easily adaptable to the Internet, and the medium has opened the door to many would-be marketing research suppliers. We believe, however, that the best research will come from …

If you manage any restaurant operation, chances are that you have heard of, are considering, or already employ an online ordering system. This is because these systems have become quite easy to setup …

Restaurant industry performance remained soft in February, as the National Restaurant Association’s comprehensive index of restaurant activity stood below 100 for the 16th consecutive month.

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