Perfect Pitch winner TAP joins 9 brands in 2026 'Fast Casual Frontrunners'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
There are plenty of restaurant brands trying to be the next big thing, but discovering those that could actually shape where fast casual goes next is a different challenge. That is the idea behind the 2026 Fast Casual Frontrunners, an initiative launched through Fast Casual Nation in partnership with Savor.fm.
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Beyond the paycheck: How Canary helps restaurant brands turn compassion into action
As financial emergencies put increasing pressure on frontline workers, emergency-relief provider Canary is demonstrating how employers can turn a people-first culture into meaningful support.
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Restaurant employees see industry as long-term career path, study finds
New research from the National Restaurant Association finds that restaurant employees largely view the industry as a place to build long-term careers, develop…
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Why Dillas Quesadillas simplified its menu to prepare for growth
Dillas Quesadillas is simplifying its menu to improve speed, accuracy and the customer experience as it prepares for future growth. In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, co-founders Kyle and Maggie Gordon explain how listening to customers and focusing on the basics are helping to position the concept to scale.
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Ted Lasso, an empty office and workplace culture
I once started a new job where, on my very first day, I was shown the empty office of a woman who had died of breast cancer.
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Accuracy is the New Loyalty
Order accuracy directly impacts restaurant profitability, customer trust and repeat business. In this webinar, Star Micronics explored where costly errors happen and how smarter labeling can improve item identification, modifiers, handoff, catering, food safety and traceability while working alongside POS and KDS platforms.
Closing the gap between order ready and order in hand
Why the last mile costs operators more than they think. The gap between order ready and order in hand is part of the operation that affects labor efficiency, food quality, customer satisfaction and profitability.
