Founderology Growth Summit honoring inaugural 'Visionary Restaurant Founders'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

To celebrate the spirit of innovation, the Founderology Growth Summit, being held Feb. 2-4 in Austin, will host a special ceremony to honor the "Top 5 Movers …

The countdown is on: 10 ways RFIS will change your life

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Think of this as your official invite to the industry family reunion. Matching shirts not required!

Aloha, Innovation: Why L&L’s Eddie Flores Jr is a must-see at RFIS 2026

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Anyone who knows Eddie knows he brings a witty, frank and refreshingly honest perspective to the table. He's going to talk about the "unconventional…

How to amplify your leadership impact by leading with influence

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Leading with influence focuses on building trust, empathy and a shared vision to inspire teams toward higher engagement and growth, moving beyond traditional…

Speaker Spotlight: Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza

Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the Restaurant Franchising …

QSR is losing its lunch to monofoods – here's what they can do about it

by George Gottl — Chief Creative Officer, Spatial Design, FutureBrand

Traditional QSRs are losing market share to specialized "monofood outlets" that excel in unique flavor, simplicity and customer experience, and must therefore…

The power of why: no budget needed

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Founders are encouraged to anchor their leadership, decision-making and momentum to their "why," which is presented as their most powerful, zero-cost asset for…

How to surpass customer expectations, build brand advocates

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Businesses can transform satisfied customers into passionate brand advocates by consistently exceeding expectations through a strategy focused on delivering…

Exploring link between employee engagement, exceptional customer experiences

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Here's a leadership truth that transcends industries: you can't expect world-class customer experiences from a disengaged team. The energy your people bring to…

Lights out, orders up: the competitive edge of locally-run POS systems for QSRs

by Erick Tu — CEO, Founder, BLogic Systems

Locally-run (native) point-of-sale (POS) systems are advocated as a strategic advantage over cloud-based solutions, ensuring uninterrupted service, full…

Make your guests count to increase your guest counts

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

The economy is shifting, guests spending is changing, and the marketplace continues to be dynamic. One metric that matters the most in this environment is…

How to unlock your inner rock star and inspire your team to greatness

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

True leadership, or "rock star leadership," moves beyond simple task management to inspire teams by leading with energy, passion, authenticity and a commanding…

Own your financials: 5 metrics that drive business growth

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Gaining strong financial visibility by overcoming common hurdles and focusing on key metrics like sales, COGS, and net operating income is essential for…

How transformational leadership sparks growth, loyalty in the modern workplace

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Transformational leadership elevates the modern workplace by inspiring employees through purpose, vision and personal connection, which ultimately fosters…

The expert advantage: unlock the power of your growth

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Investing in the right external and internal experts is crucial for business leaders, not just for accelerating growth but also for building wealth and…

#QSRNEXT: 10 reasons it's a no-brainer for restaurant brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Mark your calendar for Nov. 12, because this isn't some dusty webinar — it's a rapid-fire, packed day of industry leaders giving you the straight talk on…

3 ways AI is revolutionizing inventory management

by David Greschler — Co-Founder & CEO, NomadGo

On-device Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing inventory management in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) by automating the error-prone, tedious process to…

QSR’s end of 2025 playbook: 3 ways to overcome economic pressures, shifting consumer preferences

by Nataly Kelly — Chief Marketing Officer, Zappi

To overcome economic pressures and the changing perception of fast food as a budget-friendly option, QSRs should focus on promoting affordable meal deals…

The value meal paradox: How restaurants use discounts to survive the consumer sentiment slump

by Mark Wasilefsky — Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, TD Bank

Amid historically low consumer sentiment, major restaurants are adopting value meals as a strategic, temporary measure to retain customers and gain market…

Recognition that resonates: Retaining restaurant workers

by Amy Freshman — Sr Dir HR, ADP

To combat the seasonal spike in employee turnover during the summer, especially in the leisure and hospitality sectors, consistent and meaningful employee…