News & Media From Cherryh Cansler

Are you ready to 'pitch' your fast casual concept?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Fast Casual is now accepting entries for The Perfect Pitch — what we like to describe as a friendlier version of "Shark Tank."

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Industry leaders weigh in on labor regulations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual interviewed a variety of industry leaders hoping to find a consensus regarding the labor ruling. Instead, we learned that the issues sparked a…

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Ohio ice cream shop launching pad for new overtime regulations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

VP Joe Biden said the ruling, which extends overtime protections to 4.2 million more Americans, who are not currently eligible under federal law, will help to…

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Ask the experts: Is your brand ready for catering?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Franchisors and their franchisees must understand what they're getting into before deciding if catering should be a part of the business model.

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Photo gallery: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2016

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

More than 140 franchise execs gathered last week in Dallas at the Franchising Restaurant & Innovation Summit.

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Why millennials make valuable franchise partners

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials have ignited rapid change in the industry and view franchising differently than the previous generation of business owners.

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Heard at the Summit: Memorable quotes from Day 1

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Any time you gather some of the industry's brightest CEOs, franchisors, chefs, franchisees and vendors, there is sure to be some insightful quotes. We've…

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Infographic: Are you using Instagram to attract Millennials?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Of Instagram's 40 million monthly users, 90 percent are Millennials.

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5 Tips to turn BoH staff into customer-experience superheroes

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Use these tips to transform your back-of-house staff into customer-experience superheroes — cape optional.

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Video: Illegal Pete’s founder discusses how raising hourly wage to $17 has grown his business

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Employees get a food and drink credit, medical and dental insurance and tips, which all resulted to a 3.2-percent increase to the brand's bottom line.

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Restaurants wooing customers on Valentine's Day

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant brands are trying to entice lovers on Valentine’s Day to show them a little love.

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Researcher: Loyalty platforms a must for millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Though monetary value is crucial, millennials can incentivized to maintain loyalty participation through other means.

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Infographic: Economic considerations of eliminating tips

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Amid concerns over whether compensation for back-of-the-house and front-of-the-house employees is fair and how the push for raising minimum wage will impact…

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Saying no to digital: Why haven't all restaurateurs embraced new POS systems?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

A new study looks at why many restaurants haven't implemented a digital POS system.

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How 3 restaurants tackled holiday hiring

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Execs of Doc Popcorn, Kono Pizza and Maui Wowi share their strategies when it comes to hiring seasonal help.

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Inescapable ingredients: How the spud is innovating as a pizza topping

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Potatoes are no longer known as only a base for French fries. They're even appearing as pizza toppings.

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Fast Casual's top execs revealed

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

This year's Top 25 list turned into the Top 26 after judges couldn't bring themselves to make a final cut.

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6 practices of a 'really, truly, green restaurant'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Chains have taken on a Greener Corporate Responsibility clause.

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Commodities: Cheese, wheat, gas prices falling

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Now is a good time to buy cheese, wheat and gas, considering prices have dropped for all three commodities

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Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.

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