Fast_Casual

3 ways consumers will change in the future

By Sara Rush Wirth on Nov. 17, 2016

A gathering of forward-thinking techies predicts what the not-to-distant future might look like for restaurant operators.

Financing

Drive-thru of the future

By Dina Berta on Feb. 07, 2017

We’ve seen the drive-thru of the future and it is easier, faster and friendlier.

Consumer Trends

Customers say they want 'healthy,' but what does that mean?

By Lisa Arnett on Aug. 17, 2017

The answer depends on who you ask.

Financing

Freshii stock soars on strong sales

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2018

The healthy fast-casual chain's same-store sales increased 6.4% in the last three months of 2017.

Financing

Will Chipotle close some stores?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 26, 2018

An asset review could mean “less than 100” stores are shut down, a common practice in turnarounds, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Turnaround report: McDonald’s problems quantified; Subway’s big plans; industry image setbacks

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 02, 2015

A weekly weigh-in on notable comeback campaigns.

6 takeaways from a fusion fast casual’s recent PE infusion

By Lauren Hallow on Dec. 05, 2016

Coming off a successful appearance on the TV show “Shark Tank,” Chi'Lantro founder Jae Kim discusses what makes the Korean-Mexican fast casual an investable brand and the challenges on growing the concept, including how to deal with the chain’s cashless policy.