Software-as-a-Service helps make native pizza delivery successful

Pizza brands should continue to excel at first-party delivery, just as they have done for decades.  To address the new competition from third-party agencies…

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.

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

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, 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…

5 underused technology capabilities for pizza brands

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

Ingenuity and early adoption align with the pizza industry as far back as the 19th century, possibly even further. In case you're unfamiliar with the story of…

Workshopping what your guest experience is missing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, 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…

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

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, 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 digital payment processing technology becomes a resiliency enabler for pizzerias

by Ben Ross — COO, Green Payments

Operators of local pizza parlors and pizza chains are grappling with inflationary pressures that are increasing the cost of gas, labor, food and supplies. At…

Fast Casual accepting 2023 Top 100 nominations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Feb. 1

Pizza Top 100 nomination deadline extended

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Dec. 16.

4 reasons why restaurants need to migrate POS systems to cloud

by Shannon Chirone — SVP, Marketing, HungerRush

The restaurant industry is evolving at a rapid pace and cloud-based POS systems support greater connectivity among digital restaurant products and more robust…

Pizza Marketplace launches Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

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

Top 3 ways your POS could be selling more slices

by Brandon Solnit — Head of Content Strategy, PAR Technology

With the right operational tactics, POS systems can improve a restaurant's bottom line, help it gain deeper insights, go above and beyond expected sales and…

Fast Casual names '20 Brands to Watch' in 2023

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

To qualify for the list, each brand had to be no more than six years old, have at least one location open and have never appeared on this list in the past or…

4 ways restaurant automation solves labor shortage challenges

by Christin Dorner — Content and Media Manager, Star Micronics America, Inc

When there isn’t enough labor to cover mission-critical tasks at your QSR, restaurant automation can fill some of the gaps. Here are four ways technology can…

#QSRNext starring Taco Bell, Focus Brands, Popeyes, CKE execs

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

QSRWeb's virtual talk show, #QSRNext, takes place Nov. 9 and will feature insight and advice from several successful industry leaders.

Introducing the 2022 Fast Casual Perfect Pitchers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Following a global contest, five concepts will compete in The Perfect Pitch at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit. Here's a sneak peek of the presenters.

Fast Casual Hall of Fame inductees include Fazoli's, Panera Bread, Native Brand leaders

Fazoli's former CEO Carl Howard, Native Foods CEO Carin Stutz and Blaine Hurst, former Panera Bread CEO, make up the inaugural class of the Fast Casual Hall of…

5 tips to drive loyalty at your pizzeria

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

Why implement a loyalty program at your pizzeria? Time and time again studies have shown that these programs increase guest spend and visit frequency, which…

3 ways to recession-proof your restaurant

by Vladik Rikhter — CEO, Zenput

During a recession, some chains seem to still do well. The combination of convenience and lower prices resonate well with financially stressed consumers.