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Brazilian concept TAP wins The Perfect Pitch contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Eight fledgling brands competed in the event, billed as a nicer version of "Shark Tank."

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Reality star Karlie Redd talks good food, service, location at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Karlie Kloss shared brand success insight with attendees at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.

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Inflight intelligence: Decoding flavor at 30,000 feet

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

A foresight expert and a fast casual operator decode how drivers shape tomorrow’s menu.

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Tel Aviv Grill brings taste of Israel to San Fernando Valley

Or Peleg, managing partner of Tel Aviv Grill, discusses the growth of the business from a small kosher market booth into a multi-concept restaurant group, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining consistency and a strong family-like culture during rapid expansion in the competitive Los Angeles market.

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Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI

Labor is your most significant controllable cost—but leveraging labor as a growth driver is more complex than ever. Enter labor forecasting 2.0: an AI-driven approach that helps multi-location units match staffing to real-world demand, while optimizing schedules for labor compliance, operations efficiency, and sales.

Presented by Deputy Corporation
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Using AI to increase restaurant revenue by improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency

Guests want faster service, personalized interactions, and consistent experiences—across every location and every channel. Restaurants that meet these demands see higher ratings, more repeat visits, and stronger revenue growth. Discover how leading restaurants are using AI to increase satisfaction, streamline operations, and grow repeat visits.

Presented by Momos
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2025 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

This year, the exceptional caliber of leadership across the industry led to a slight adjustment in our numbers—we were compelled to recognize 100 brands and 25 executives instead of our usual 75- 25 split. We also added an extra executive, a testament to the fierce competition and outstanding contributions within the fast-casual arena.

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