In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler sits down with Amanda Millikan, VP of Bonchon, to discuss the brand’s growth strategy and standout menu offerings. Known for its signature double-fried, hand-brushed chicken, Bonchon has captured the American palate with its addictive flavors and approachable Korean comfort food. Since its U.S. debut in 2006, Bonchon has grown to 137 locations nationwide and 445 globally, delivering its unique take on fried chicken to customers worldwide. Listen to Amanda’s insights on Bonchon's expansion and what sets it apart in the competitive chicken market! https://lnkd.in/ed4A4maR
About us
FastCasual.com reports on the important news, events, trends and people in the $23.5 billion fast casual restaurant industry segment. We reach a global audience of industry professionals looking to track the latest food and beverage trends, top markets for growth and hot concepts. Our site features a directory of product and service providers as well as slideshows, videos and research.
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http://www.fastcasual.com
External link for Fast Casual
- Industry
- Online Audio and Video Media
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Type
- Privately Held
Updates
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Although the fast casual industry thrives on speed, innovation and customer satisfaction, legal pitfalls can quickly disrupt momentum. Pepper Lunch CEO Troy Hooper will join us at Fast Casual Executive Summit 2024 to offer insights on how to identify and prevent common legal issues such as: ✅ Food safety and allergies ✅ Employee relations (wage and hour, discrimination, harassment) ✅ Navigating conflict and disputes (employee issues, food safety crises) ✅ Commercial Real Estate By proactively addressing preventable legal issues, restaurants can focus on what matters most: delivering delicious food and exceptional customer experiences. #FCsummit #fastcasual #restaurantmanagement
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Congratulations to Kevin Reading, Director of Digital Catering at Luna Grill, for being named as one of the Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024. Learn more at https://ow.ly/kXRX50Tpy5m Presented by Fast Casual and Lunchbox.
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WOWorks has debuted a rebranded Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina in Temple Terrace, Florida. Barberitos as it sets its sights on captivating a the health-conscious Zillennial demographic. https://lnkd.in/dtPpJG_q
Barberitos's rebranding aimed at Zillennials
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DoorDash has launched Ads Manager for Enterprise Restaurants, a platform offering self-serve tools to help businesses connect with customers, run campaigns and collaborate with partners. #DoorDash https://lnkd.in/eNf_5EcA
DoorDash launches marketing tools for restaurants
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Hot chicken concept The Budlong Southern Chicken, owned by Craveworthy Brands, is adding Pumpkin Spice Chicken 'n' Waffles, thanks to a partnership with Chicago-based waffle brand Evergreen. https://lnkd.in/ejV2YcpK
The Budlong Southern Chicken serving Pumpkin Spice Chicken 'n' Waffles
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Congratulations to Kelly Grogan, Co-Founder at CRUMBS, for being named as one of the Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024. Learn more at https://ow.ly/kXRX50Tpy5m Presented by Fast Casual and Lunchbox.
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Salad House, a fast casual health-focused franchise, has appointed its first chief marketing officer, Rev Ciancio. https://lnkd.in/e94NGfpG
Salad House appoints CMO
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Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant Wednesday in Dubai with international franchisee Alshaya Group. Located at The Beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence, the location spans over 6,000 square feet. #franchising https://lnkd.in/etYjwJwd
Chipotle makes Dubai debut
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We're happy to announce that Jason Rusk, SVP of Restaurant Operations at Wonder, will be the opening keynote speaker at Fast Casual Executive Summit 2024. Join Jason in a conversation about growth in the rapidly evolving world of fast-casual restaurants. As innovation and scale become more important than ever, how do we lead brands, and their workers into the new age? Focusing on his time at Red Robin and Wonder, Jason will answer this question while diving into specific challenges of growth, leadership best practices and workforce development. The opening keynote is sponsored by Botrista Beverages. #FCsummit #fastcasual #restaurantgrowth #restaurantleadership