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How Fast-Casual Marketers Can Prepare for 2022 Dine-in Traffic

Modern Restaurant Management

Smart QSR and fast casual chains like Chipotle and Shake Shack reconfigured their strategies to lean heavily into delivery apps, digital ordering, and loyalty programs. So, what can marketers of fast casuals do to bring people back to their brick-and-mortar locations? But the platform is where the real winners shook out.

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Top Three Reasons Why Multi-Unit Operators Should be Looking at Fast Casual Brands to Expand their Portfolio in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

According to a study conducted by Technavio , the fast casual restaurant industry will witness a compound annual growth rate of over 12 percent from now until 2026. I believe that fast casual continues to be a great place for savvy multi-unit restaurant franchisees to diversify. Which brings us back to the restaurant industry.

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Best Practices for Fast-Casual Restaurants Evaluating Labor and Supply Chain Issues

Modern Restaurant Management

If you’re involved in any aspect of the Fast Casual category, you don’t need me to tell you that labor and distribution issues are real. Staying competitive within your geographic market is vital, especially as the nation struggles with inflation and rising fuel costs. They are absolutely your most valuable resource.

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Innovative Models Keep Restaurant Revenue and Supply Chain Flowing

Modern Restaurant Management

This gave rise to a variety of creative solutions including expansion to curated meal kits and market baskets. Recognizing this shift, Freshii , a fast-casual franchise with hundreds of locations globally, created a corporate partnership that enables companies to offer meal kits and market baskets at a discount to their employees.

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The Art of Japanese Cuisine: Unleashing Innovation and Trends in Your Restaurant

Goliath Consulting

These establishments are known for their casual atmosphere and pair well with the Western trend of social dining. Matcha-infused cocktails are also a great innovation to consider. Dining Experience Innovations In addition to the food, the ambiance and design of a restaurant play a significant role in drawing customers.

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From Tech to Taste: Karl Goodhew’s Inspiring Journey of Innovation

The Restaurant Times

Charting a path that spans the domains of retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, Karl Goodhew’s story is a reflection of the remarkable possibilities that technology, innovation, and a relentless drive for change can create. Goodhew has a passion for technology and innovation and a vision for transforming the fast-casual dining industry.

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Wildflower Bread Company's Menu Innovation | Fast Casual Restaurants

Foodable

In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , brought to you by Chepri , host Paul Barron sits down with Louis Basile, the president and founder of Wildflower Bread Company. This upscale fast casual restaurant is much acclaimed for its menu innovation and creative plating techniques. Successful products stay on the menu.