Brazilian concept TAP wins The Perfect Pitch contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2025
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Eight fledgling brands competed in the event, billed as a nicer version of "Shark Tank."
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Reality star Karlie Redd talks good food, service, location at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Karlie Kloss shared brand success insight with attendees at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, Texas, on Sunday.
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Tel Aviv Grill brings taste of Israel to San Fernando Valley
Or Peleg, managing partner of Tel Aviv Grill, discusses the growth of the business from a small kosher market booth into a multi-concept restaurant group, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining consistency and a strong family-like culture during rapid expansion in the competitive Los Angeles market.
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The value meal paradox: How restaurants use discounts to survive the consumer sentiment slump
by Mark Wasilefsky — Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, TD Bank
Amid historically low consumer sentiment, major restaurants are adopting value meals as a strategic, temporary measure to retain customers and gain market share, but must carefully manage these promotions to avoid diluting their brand's perceived value and becoming associated with "cheap" food.
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Using AI to increase restaurant revenue by improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
Guests want faster service, personalized interactions, and consistent experiences—across every location and every channel. Restaurants that meet these demands see higher ratings, more repeat visits, and stronger revenue growth. Discover how leading restaurants are using AI to increase satisfaction, streamline operations, and grow repeat visits.
