The 'dirt' on dirt: 4 restaurant real estate trends revealed at ICSC

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Interviews at the International Council of Shopping Centers conference revealed top trends in real estate. Success in the restaurant industry isn't just about…

Killer Burger eyes national growth with Houston debut, doubles down on ‘no shortcuts’ strategy

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Killer Burger opens its first Houston location, expanding in Texas with a franchise-led strategy focused on operations, consistency and scalable growth.

Walk the Orange Carpet: A sneak peek at the 2026 Fast Casual Top 100 Gala

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Discover what’s in store for this year’s 2026 Fast Casual Top 100 Gala, including data-driven insights, live interviews and special awards.

Shake Shack shares tumble despite record openings, revenue growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Shake Shack hits a record-breaking development streak in Q1, but stock dropped after missing Wall Street's revenue and profit estimates. Explore how the brand…

Chipotle's Q1 earnings: Tech, sauce innovation drive transaction growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The company's return to positive transaction growth was due to a focus on four pillars -- efficiency, innovative sauces attracting new guests, gamification and…

Starbucks' shine is back: 3 lessons from the Brian Niccol playbook

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Simplifying metrics, focusing on incrementality and protecting turnover rates are part of the Starbucks turnaround plan.

Piada Italian Street Food eyes national expansion with capital raise

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The 62-unit brand is pursuing a strategic capital raise to fuel a massive national scale-up. The goal? Transforming from a regional powerhouse into a national…

No clicks given: How to get AI to recommend your restaurant

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The shift has brought us to a new frontier: GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). If SEO was about being found by a search engine, GEO is about being…

Jersey Mike’s 'confidentially' files for IPO with $1B target

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

April 20, 2026

Jersey Mike's Subs is aiming for a spot among the nation's most valuable restaurant chains as it moves forward with plans for an initial public offering.

Meet the Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Restaurant Marketing

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

We’re proud to honor the 2026 Restaurant Marketing Top 30 Movers & Shakers, who will be recognized at the Restaurant Marketing Workshop on June 2–3 in Boston.