Fast Casual: Why Universal POS Systems Are Essential in Franchising
Universal POS systems are essential for franchisors, streamlining measurement and freeing up valuable time.
· 1851 Franchise· August 9, 2016
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FastCasual is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 593 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Chicken Salad Chick has surpassed 350 restaurants across 27 states, awarding over 100 franchise units this year, with almost 350 locations in its development pipeline [[2026-11-02 Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants (6ec302)]]. * Craveworthy Brands has appointed Keith Kravcik as its new chief financial officer to oversee financial operations and expansion [[2026-11-02 Craveworthy Brands hires industry veteran Keith Kravcik as CFO (401b5b)]]. * Starbucks plans 4% growth in fiscal 2027 with new store formats and technology, including AI that helps baristas take drive-thru orders [[2026-10-30 4 operations moves behind Starbucks' 2027 growth plan (59ac4d)]]. * Rock N Roll Sushi will open its 81st location in Lake Charles, Louisiana on November 2 [[2026-10-30 Rock N Roll Sushi to open in Lake Charles, Louisiana (d58fa1)]]. * Paris Baguette will open its 30th Texas café in Missouri City on October 31, creating 45 jobs [[2026-10-30 Paris Baguette opens 30th Texas café in Missouri City (7886cb)]]. * Urbane Café opened its 46th restaurant in Goleta, California, marking its entry into Santa Barbara County [[2026-10-30 Urbane Café opens first Santa Barbara County restaurant (7662bd)]]. * Starbucks ended its fiscal year with a 7.2% increase in global comparable coffeehouse sales for the fourth quarter, driven by a 5% increase in average ticket and a 2.7% increase in comparable transactions in North America [[2026-10-29 Starbucks closes fiscal 2026 with 7.9% North America comp gain (9a894f)]]. * Chipotle reported a 9.6% revenue growth to $3.3 billion in Q3, despite missing Wall Street's forecast, and is implementing various growth strategies including AI-enabled tools and catering programs [[2026-10-29 From AI to catering 8 ways Chipotle is retooling for growth (4f1b39)]].
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Fast Casual: Subway Shares Lessons Learned When it Comes to Menu-Labeling Enforcement
Subway shares lessons learned from its experience with menu-labeling enforcement, highlighting the importance of compliance and employee education.
· 1851 Franchise· July 7, 2016
More Restaurants Are Using Mobile Point-Of-Sale Systems
Mobile point-of-sale systems are gaining popularity in the restaurant industry, with predictions that 40% of transactions will be done with mPOS systems within five years.
· 1851 Franchise· June 6, 2016
Fast Casual: Saladworks Named One of The Industry's Top Brands
Saladworks is recognized as one of the top brands in the fast casual industry, with 102 locations operating in 14 states and plans to reach 200 locations.
· 1851 Franchise· May 25, 2016
Fast Casual: MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Named One of The Industry's Top Brands
Fast casual brand MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is recognized for its customizable menu and growth potential, ranking 38th on Fast Casual's annual list of top brands.
· 1851 Franchise· May 25, 2016
Fast Casual Names its Top 100 Movers & Shakers
Fast Casual publication releases annual list of top 100 movers and shakers in the fast casual segment, recognizing brands and executives for growth and innovation.
· 1851 Franchise· May 25, 2016
Americans are Changing the Way They View Healthy Food, Ultimately Determining How They Dine Out
Americans prioritize ingredients and local food sources when dining out.
· 1851 Franchise· May 17, 2016
Why More Limited Service Restaurants Are Adding Seafood To Their Menus
Limited-service restaurants are increasingly adding seafood to their menus to meet consumer demands for healthier options.
· 1851 Franchise· May 3, 2016
Report Shows Fast Casual Grew By 10.4 Percent, Or $3.4 Billion in 2015 Across the Globe
Fast casual sales grew 10.4 percent, or $3.4 billion, in 2015, outpacing the overall restaurant industry's 5.7 percent growth rate.
· 1851 Franchise· April 19, 2016
FastCasual: Bradie James, Former Dallas Cowboy, Joins MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes As Director of Brand Engagement
Former Dallas Cowboy Bradie James joins MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes as Director of Brand Engagement to support the brand's growth and team development.
· 1851 Franchise· February 17, 2016
Fast Casual: Egg shortage 2015: How is your restaurant coping?
Whataburger adjusts breakfast hours due to an egg shortage, citing data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on price increases for large eggs.
· 1851 Franchise· June 29, 2015
Fast Casual: Debunking Top 5 restaurant EMV myths
Fast Casual debunks common myths about EMV liability shifts and encourages franchise brands to make the switch.
· 1851 Franchise· June 8, 2015
Fast Casual: Technomic report: Consumers prefer turkey over chicken
Consumers prefer turkey over chicken, according to Technomic's 2015 Center of the Plate: Poultry Consumer Trend Report.
· 1851 Franchise· May 21, 2015
Fast-casual franchises get a leg up over the rest of the industry
Fast-casual franchises saw a collective annual increase in sales of 12.8 percent in 2014, reaching $30 billion, nearly twice as much growth as other restaurant segments.
· 1851 Franchise· May 12, 2015
1851 Franchise Weekly Rewind: Top Industry News
Wisconsin declared a state of emergency due to a bird flu outbreak, and a labor union focused on franchisees, but these stories are not primarily about franchise systems or multi-unit brands.
· 1851 Franchise· May 1, 2015
1851 Franchising Weekly Rewind
McDonald's franchisees reported low morale due to declining sales and increasing labor costs, affecting their business outlook.
· 1851 Franchise· April 17, 2015
Pita Pit Marries Franchise Advertising, March Madness
Pita Pit launched the MVPita Bracket Challenge, a March Madness-style contest where fans can vote for their favorite pitas and win prizes.
· 1851 Franchise· March 23, 2015