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September 13, 2023

Dave's Hot Chicken went from a parking lot pop-up to a fast casual juggernaut. The opening keynote at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte from Sept. 11 to 13 took a look at how the brand did it. Read More »

2024 Fast Casual Brands to Watch Nominations Open
Our annual report focuses on brands that are setting trends on the menu, in customer experience, technology, operations, decor or ambiance. Brands must have been founded within the last five years and have at least one brick-and-mortar location, food truck or ghost kitchen outlet.
Submit your nomination today! Deadline: Sept. 22, 2023

News & Features

Freddy's partnering with 10 collegiate athletes

Planet Smoothie debuts fall LTOs

Restaurateurs team up to open pizzeria in Fairmont, New York

Marble Slab Creamery introduces Caramel Churro Crunch Ice Cream as LTO

Pella council to vote on food truck ordinances

Pizzaiolo shares tips to make dough stand out

Thanx releases Thanx Stored Value in partnership with Ansa

How to motivate franchisees to adhere to standardized processes

Layne's Chicken Fingers to open in Beaumont, Texas

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Upcoming Webinars

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How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes (and Why You Should)

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Upcoming Events

Fast Casual Executive Summit
October 8-10, 2023 | Louisville, KY

#QSRNext
November 8, 2023 | Virtual

Self-Service Innovation Summit
December 4-6, 2023 | Miami

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
March 24-26, 2024 | Kansas City, MO

Self-Service Innovation Summit
December 4-6, 2023 | Miami
Discover technology that is empowering businesses to provide products and services when, where and how consumers expect them as we explore the changing landscape of vending, kiosks and mobile. Early Bird pricing ends September 22.
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Podcasts

Deep dive into restaurant food waste, sustainability challenges

Deep dive into restaurant food waste, sustainability challenges
In this episode of Restaurant Operator, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, and Marcus Wasdin, general manager of PAR Technology's Data Central, peel back the layers of our global food system, uncovering the impact of food waste in restaurants.
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Southwest Printing & Promotional Products
Streamlines your marketing by centralizing your printing, promotional product and apparel solutions in one convenient place. With a single call to our experienced team you can manage all of your marketing and communications needs—whether you’re outfitting a sales team, creating conference materials, or building an integrated campaign for a product launch.
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DSA Signage
Our design team will work with you to develop comprehensive custom solutions through needs assessment, concept design and prototyping, material specification and value engineering.
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CE Labs
CE Labs designs and manufactures professional-grade hardware, as well as providing turn-key logistics and end-to-end support.
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Givex
Givex POS brings the power of real-time information and communications to the team of people serving your customers, increasing their efficiency and ability to provide more personalized service.
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QSR Automations, Inc
QSR Automations is a global restaurant technology company with a leading, data-driven operational platform – ConnectSmart. The platform includes kitchen automation, guest management, off-premise technology, and predictive analytics.
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TundraFMP
We utilize technology that works for operators, including the capability to create custom ordering websites for chains. You can also rely on us for smooth restaurant openings with our signature process.
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Noodles & Company
Our concept is continually recognized for top-tier operating and financial performance within the restaurant industry and its most successful segment. We are leading operators, innovators and partners well poised for future growth.
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