Cherryh Cansler

6 days ago | fastcasual.com | Cherryh Cansler

OperationsJune 2, 2025Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has chosen an investment from Roark, the Atlanta-based private equity firm, which recently purchased Subway, to fuel domestic and international growth. "This is one of the great entrepreneurial journeys of our time, and now we begin the next chapter in the story," Bill Phelps, Dave's Hot Chicken's CEO, said in a company press release.

1 week ago | fastcasual.com | Cherryh Cansler

Food & BeverageCheba Hut's latest LTO featurs Cool Ranch Doritos. Photo: Cheba HutMay 28, 2025After noticing that Subway recently added Doritos to the menu via Doritos Footlong Nachos — a move Cheba Hut made over 20 years ago when it created "Not'chose" featuring Nacho Cheese Doritos — the Arizona-based sandwich chain responded by recreating the offering using Cool Ranch flavor.

1 week ago | fastcasual.com | Cherryh Cansler

MarketingAfter a rigorous nomination process and enthusiastic social media voting, 35 leaders were selected for their exceptional contributions to brand growth, digital transformation and customer engagement. May 27, 2025 by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.comNetworld Media Group, the publisher of FastCasual, QSRWeb, Pizza Marketplace and Food Truck Operator, is thrilled to announce the 35 marketing powerhouses named to our exclusive "Top 35 Movers & Shakers: Marketing" list.

2 weeks ago | fastcasual.com | Cherryh Cansler

OperationsThe recognition serves as a powerful reminder that true leadership is often measured not just in profit, but in the lives touched and the unwavering spirit demonstrated in the face of life's most profound challenges. Photo: Tina Carpentieri accepts the 2025 Fast Casual Woman of the Year Award from Robin Blanchette, CEO of Norton Creative.

2 weeks ago | fastcasual.com | Cherryh Cansler

OperationsThe Los Angeles brand launched in 2018 and has grown to over 300 locations. It won the Top 100 two years ago, making it the second brand in history to earn the honor more than once. May 18, 2025 by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.comThe fast casual dining scene celebrated its leading innovators and performers Sunday night at the Fast Casual Top 100 Gala in Chicago, with Dave's Hot Chicken taking the coveted top spot in the 10th annual Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers.