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Today we're serving up a fresh batch of insights to spice up your restaurant business! We'll dive into how AI is making waves, from managing phone orders at VIA 313 to boosting your team's productivity and operational efficiency. Learn how to cook up a better customer experience by letting them order ahead, and get the scoop on inspiring your staff. Plus, we'll cover the latest expansion news from Rotolo's and a new appointment at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken. Dig in!

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Businesses can delight customers and boost their bottom line by inviting customers to take small, mutually beneficial actions that turn a potential point of…
VIA 313, a Detroit-style fast casual concept, has partnered with Kea, a conversational AI company for restaurants, to manage phone orders across its more than…
Just showing up isn't enough in today's fast-paced, hyper-competitive business landscape, where average effort yields average results. What sets…
Rotolo's Craft & Crust has six locations under construction. The new locations will open in: Breckenridge, Colorado; Mansfield, Texas; Willow Park, Texas…
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has added Brian Seitz as its director of store design and construction. Seitz brings over 30 years of extensive experience in…
In a recent webinar "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI," presented by Deputy and hosted by Networld…
Event Highlights
A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will look at franchising dos and don'ts as well as the latest trends and innovations in franchising.
Claudia Lezcano, CEO of Fuku, shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025.
From Italy to China to the U.S., Filippo Fiori has gained a lot of wisdom from his travels, which he plans to share at the Fast Casual Executive Summit.
Upcoming Events

October 5-7, 2025 | Austin

The fast casual industry's BIGGEST event is back! Join industry leaders for game-changing ideas, powerful networking and serious fun.

October 7-8, 2025 | Austin

This hands-on event equips you with the tools and strategies needed to build a winning catering operation. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your catering game, this workshop is your key to success.

November 12, 2025 | Virtual

#QSRNext is a half-day livestream event catering specifically to fast food brands. Designed with busy schedules in mind, the 30-minute, back-to-back sessions feature execs in the trenches, offering powerful insights on technology, marketing, operations, menu development and more.

December 10-12, 2025 | Tampa

Explore the latest advancements in self-service, kiosk, vending and mobile solutions, network with industry leaders and gain insights to transform how you do business!

February 2-4, 2026 | Austin

Join the only summit where Visionary Restaurant Founders get real strategies, real connections, and real results. Walk away with a 90-day action plan, a powerhouse network, and the momentum to scale smarter, faster, and stronger.

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Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit // March 16-18, 2026 // San Diego

Site Highlights
While their operational model is optimized for speed and efficiency, QSRs face a significant yet often overlooked challenge: property damage caused by customer…
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Vendor Spotlight
Qu
Qu is the restaurant technology company evolving POS, responsibly, for a more sustainable future. With the industry’s first unified commerce platform, Qu’s fully integrated products go beyond fragmented ordering and tech experiences to create healthier connections for restaurant operating teams and their many stakeholders.
Revel Systems is an open cloud order management platform at the heart of our clients’ business. Through flexible architecture and open API, Revel ensures brands have the freedom they need to design a full tech stack that meets their needs, enabling them to provide an unmatched customer experience, diversify revenue streams, and scale with ease.
Company Showcases
Franchises
Industry Views
Operating from small 500- to 1,000-square-foot locations, Oklahoma-based Graze Craze has scaled to nearly 100 units in under five years by focusing on…
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Preet Paul Singh, partner of Houston-based bōl, to explore his…
Vendor Voices
Pizza Expo 2025 has wrapped up, and it was an event packed with new trends, innovations, and exciting opportunities for pizzerias.
Presented by SpeedLine Solutions
Unit managers are critical to customer experience success. Without clear direction, data falls flat. Learn how experience management can drive focused…
Discover how Qu’s Smart Kitchen platform leverages IoT, AI, and real-time data to reduce costs, optimize energy, and streamline operations for multi-unit and…
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