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Wonder, Dave’s Hot Chicken Real Estate VPs reveal growth strategies
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Real estate strategy is central to growth for restaurant brands, and Wonder and Dave's Hot Chicken are taking different approaches to scale. In a podcast…
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De-risking the map: Why traditional site selection is failing modern restaurants
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Whether you're looking to scale your footprint, optimize existing markets or get a clearer picture of where your target customers are spending their time…
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'You’re not annoying; you’re marketing': Top takeaways from the Restaurant Marketing Workshop
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Check out these 10 highlights of the Restaurant Marketing Workshop.
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Navigating the tightest restaurant real estate market in 20 years
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Ebere Anokute, head of retail research for CBRE, during the ICSC real estate conference in Las Vegas, reveals the shifting dynamics of restaurant real estate…
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No clicks given: How to get AI to recommend your restaurant
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The shift has brought us to a new frontier: GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). If SEO was about being found by a search engine, GEO is about being…
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Meet the Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Restaurant Marketing
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
We’re proud to honor the 2026 Restaurant Marketing Top 30 Movers & Shakers, who will be recognized at the Restaurant Marketing Workshop on June 2–3 in Boston.
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'Don't go viral without this system:' Keynote to reveal growth framework at Restaurant Marketing Workshop
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The 2026 agenda is designed to cover every touchpoint of the modern guest journey. If a topic impacts your brand's bottom line, it is on the schedule.
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Got marketing chops? Prove it: The 2nd Annual Top 30 Movers & Shakers Nominations are live
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Calling all restaurant marketing visionaries!
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Pizza vs. Chicken: The ultimate industry 'vibe check' at RFIS
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Executives in the pizza and chicken restaurant fields will answer questions about feedback in a 'Family Feud'-style game at the Restaurant Franchising and…
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2026 State of the Industry: 10 trends redefining the restaurant landscape
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The 2026 restaurant landscape is more data-rich than ever, but it remains a people-first business. By leveraging technology to remove friction, operators can…
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Bridging the restaurant coaching gap: LEAD announces leadership events in KC, Dallas
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
As the publisher of FastCasual.com and a proud Kansas Citian, I've always said that some of the best leadership in the restaurant industry is bred right here…
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Founderology Growth Summit honoring inaugural 'Visionary Restaurant Founders'
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, 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 …
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The countdown is on: 10 ways RFIS will change your life
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Think of this as your official invite to the industry family reunion. Matching shirts not required!
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Aloha, Innovation: Why L&L’s Eddie Flores Jr is a must-see at RFIS 2026
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, 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…
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#QSRNEXT: 10 reasons it's a no-brainer for restaurant brands
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, 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…
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Power Couple Pinky Cole, Derrick Hayes to ignite Founderology Growth Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
While most restaurant founders are focused on building a single successful brand, Pinky Cole and Derrick Haye have a grander goal: to build an empire, not just…
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Catering's new era: Meet the Top 30 Innovators of 2025
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
In its second year, the 2025 "Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering" celebrates the individuals steering the transformation — those scaling programs, partnering…
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Celebrating the 2025 Fast Casual Hall of Fame inductees
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Registration is open!
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Coffee, beer, burger prices inch up; wings, burritos hold steady
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Toast's Menu Price Monitor aggregates sales data from approximately 140,000 restaurants on the Toast platform, offering a granular look at menu inflation as of…
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From Naya's simplicity to Hook & Reel's scaled hospitality: Unpacking catering success at leadership summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The free summit features industry experts, including Alexis Ortiz, senior catering manager at Naya, and Margaret Monahan, of Vertex Hospitality Group, offering…
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