🎙️🦞 How do you take a Maine lobster roll and build a brand that stretches from the East Coast to the heart of Milan, Italy? Founderology: Built to Breakthrough is a powerful episode with Dan Beck, Founder of Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls. fastcasual.com/podcasts/from-…

Naya, specializing in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, is poised for national expansion after a major financial transaction from TriSpan. The private equity firm is giving Naya more capital to accelerate its growth plans. fastcasual.com/news/naya-land…

🍽️ Are you ready to transform your catering business? Join us at The Restaurant Catering Workshop! We are thrilled to feature Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd in the session, "Mastering Catering Operations: The Key to Seamless Execution & Repeat Business." #RCW2025 #dlivrd

🌯 Chipotle is giving back to students with its new Chipotle U Rewards program, designed to reward every part of the college experience. It's the first-ever loyalty program from a major national restaurant brand created exclusively for college students. fastcasual.com/news/chipotle-…

🚀 Ready to turn your catering business into a powerful profit engine? Join opening keynote speaker, Christian Hilty, VP of Partnerships at DeliverThat, at The Restaurant Catering Workshop Oct. 7-8 in Austin, and learn to build a winning catering operation. #RCW2025 #DeliverThat

Jax Sperling, VP of Supply Chain & Culinary at Craveworthy Brands, will join a panel of experts at Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025 to explore what it takes to stay ahead of restaurant supply chain disruption. #FCsummit #FastCasual #SupplyChain #RestaurantLeadership

🎙️🥗 Fast Casual Nation hosts chat with Joey Cioffi, founder and CEO of The Salad House, to explore his inspiring journey from working in his family's pizzeria to building one of the industry's most promising health-focused franchise concepts. fastcasual.com/podcasts/how-a…

✨ Fast Casual Executive Summit Speaker Spotlight: Shawarma Press CEO, Sawsan Abublan discusses her journey from pharmacist to fast casual leader, sharing insights on the power of hands-on experience and the importance of balancing tech with hospitality. fastcasual.com/articles/speak…

☕ Ziggi's Coffee has partnered with Mike's Hot Honey for its fall menu, which includes the hot honey brand's first-ever national coffee collaboration. The menu, available through Nov. 3, features a "swicy" latte and new fall-inspired dirty sodas. fastcasual.com/news/ziggis-la…

✈️ GoTo Foods is partnering with DoorDash and Wing on a multi-brand drone delivery pilot in three Texas markets to explore how the technology can improve last-mile delivery. qsrweb.com/articles/goto-…

📈 Qu, a provider of restaurant technology, has announced upgrades to its kiosk systems aimed at helping quick-service and fast-casual restaurants increase revenue and ease staff workload. kioskmarketplace.com/news/qu-unveil…

🎙️ In this episode of "Founderology – Built to Breakthrough," Pinky Cole Hayes shares her “PhD. lessons” and mindset that fueled her comeback. fastcasual.com/podcasts/how-s…

At Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025, Jason Morgan, CEO of Original ChopShop, will join a panel of brand leaders to share how to win with “The $0 Marketing Plan: Driving Traffic with Creative Social Media Strategies.” #FCsummit #FastCasual #MarketingStrategy

📢 We're excited to feature Jackie Secor, COO of Taco John's, as a speaker at #QSRNext on Nov. 12 in the session, "Taco John's Unlocked: Inside the COO's Plan for Franchisee Profitability," where she'll share her strategies for success. #QSRNext #FranchiseGrowth #TacoJohns

📢 We're excited to announce Matt Benzel, Chief Technology Officer at DeliverThat, will be speaking at The Restaurant Catering Workshop, Oct. 7-8 in Austin in the session, "Managing 3PD Marketplaces & How to Maximize Them." #RCW2025 #Catering #ThirdPartyDelivery #DeliverThat

🌮💻 Taco Bueno is rolling out PAR Technology's point-of-sale and hardware solutions to all 140 of its locations. The move is intended to modernize the brand's front-of-house technology, streamlining everything from deployment to customer experience. fastcasual.com/news/taco-buen…

At #FCsummit, a panel of brand leaders will cut through the hype and share real-world strategies for using AI to transform the fast-casual space—from back-of-house efficiency to guest-facing innovation. Dillas Quesadillas Scooter's Coffee Starbird Chicken PAR

🥗 Chipotle Mexican Grillis launching a "Build-Your-Own Chipotle" meal kit, a digital-exclusive offering designed to feed four to six people. The customizable family style meal features ingredients that allow customers to create their own bowls, salads. fastcasual.com/news/chipotle-…

📢 We're excited to announce that Carlo Verdugo, VP of Operations & Business Development at Juice It Up!, will be speaking at #QSRNext on November 12 in the session, "The Last Mile Advantage: QSR Delivery's Evolving Landscape." #QSRNext #FoodDelivery #Operations #JuiceItUp!

🥩🧀 Big Dave's Cheesesteaks is rolling out limited-time & regional menu items this fall, including the "Spicy Jawn" and the permanent regional additions ,"Truffle Shuffle" and "Southern Buffalo." fastcasual.com/news/big-daves…