How QSRs can claim slice of catering pie

With more employees returning to the workplace post COVID, business catering is back: 85% of people who regularly order food for work say that providing food…

Social media goals matter

by Dylan Duke — Founder and CEO, Glewee

Do you know what the goals are for your restaurant's social media posts? Can you set your key performance indicators before launching a campaign? Dylan Duke of…

ICXA announces 2023 Elevate Awards

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

Alicia Lavay is Executive Director at the ICX Association. Image provided. "Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little…

Can QSRs win the quest for environmental sustainability?

Food production is a primary contributor to climate change. QSRs are turning attention to corporate sustainability in a bid to reduce food waste, create…

Discover benefits of these 5 underutilized POS functions

by Brittany DeGroat — Digital Content Specialist, Star Micronics America

The POS system is one of the most important pieces of tech in a restaurant. Read how these five underused functions can help businesses make better decisions…

Beyond the discount: 6 ways to evolve customer loyalty

Loyalty programs have become more intuitive and smarter that ever. Here are six ways brands can optimize their current loyalty initiatives.

How AI, mobile POS, more can shore up staff shortages

by Michael Jaszczyk — CTO, U.S. CEO, GK Software

Artificial intelligence, unified cloud technology, mobile payment programs and more can enhance an employee’s performance and, ultimately, a diner’s experience.

6 benefits of self-service QSR technology

Beyond QSRs, today's customers are seeking self service and contactless payment at all types of restaurants.

How to create wealth in Black community through franchise ownership

by Tarji Carter — President, The Franchise Player

Representation at the ownership and senior management levels helps Black employees feel seen, heard and appreciated in ways that can and will positively impact…

Experts explore NFTs, digital innovation, labor shortages, food insecurity needs

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Attendees will become mini experts in all-things NFT, digital innovation, fixing the labor shortages and meeting food insecurity needs. Speakers include Blaine…

Workshopping what your guest experience is missing

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Big Chicken's Sam Stanovich, Dog Haus' CJ Ramirez and Ovation CEO Zack Oates will help attendees evaluate their customer experiences and provide dozens of…

How loyalty programs encourage repeat customers

by Len Covello — CTO, Engage People

Research shows consumers are increasingly leaning on loyalty programs as the cost of everything from gas to groceries continues to rise. Here are four ways…

Tony Roma's, Duck Donuts, Tropical Smoothie among CEOs closing Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees will learn about Tony Roma's transition into the fast casual market, Duck Donuts' growth strategy and…

How AI-powered signage can benefit restaurants

by Bobby Marhamat — CEO, Raydiant

Fast-casual and fast-food restaurants have increasingly become a diner's favorite go-to place as they eschew the cost of full service dining. Combining the…

How energy management strategies help beat inflation squeeze

by Al Subbloie

Quick service restaurants use up to 10 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings. Energy efficiency is a hidden way to reduces costs.

How curbside, frictionless QSR transactions here to stay

by Laura Livers — Head of Strategic Growth, Intouch Insight

Following three years of unrest in the restaurant industry, dining in has returned. But curbside pickup and contactless ordering and payment has grown…

Fast Casual accepting 2023 Top 100 nominations

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Feb. 1

Pizza Top 100 nomination deadline extended

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Dec. 16.

Pizza Marketplace launches Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on pizza brands and brand executives that are shaping the future of the pizza segment.

Digital menus: a restaurant’s most powerful tool

by Joe Martinez, restaurant marketing consultant at Applova, Joe Martinez — Restaurant Marketing Consultant, Applova Inc

In this piece, Joe Martinez shares five reasons digital menus are a restaurant's most powerful tool and offers seven ways to leverage them for success.