Fast Casual Industry Council



The Fast Casual Industry Council aims to bring together C-suite leaders from fast casual restaurants to discuss challenges and common concerns. The group advises the National Restaurant Association on how the industry's priority issues would affect fast casual restaurants. It also provides a forum for engagement opportunities and innovative technology.

Questions? Contact meetings@restaurant.org.

FCIC Gathering Series 2021

Larry Reinstein talks with Don Fox (Firehouse of America), Jeff Drake (The Protein Bar) and Michael Haith (Teriyaki Madness)


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Volunteer Leaders

Geoff Alexander, President, Wow Bao

Scott Boatwright, Chief Restaurant Officer, Chipotle

Sam Chamberlain, COO, Five Guys

Paul Damico, CEO, Fuzzys Tacos

Clay Dover, CEO, Velvet Taco

Jeff Drake, CEO & President, The Protein Bar

John Fisher, CEO North America, Nando's Restaurant Group 

Don Fox, CEO, Firehouse Subs

Michael Haith, CEO, Teriyaki Madness

Amy Hom, EVP Operation, REEF

Carl Howard, CEO, Fazoli's

David Jones, CEO & Co-Founder, Blazing Onion Burger Company

Chris Newcomb, Co-Founder & CEO, Newk's Eatery

Larry Reinstein, Founder, LJR Hospitality Ventures

Kathleen Richardson, CEO, The Urban Farmhouse Market & Café

Meg Rose, Vice President of Field Operations, Firehouse Subs

Elliot Schiffer, CEO, Mici Handcrafted Italian

Gregory Schulson, Founder & CEO, Burrito Beach

Carl Segal,  CPO, REEF

Carin Stutz, CEO, Native Foods

Nick Vojnovic, President, Little Greek Fresh Grill 

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