FastCasual’s fifth annual report, “20 Brands to Watch,” reveals the industry’s up-and-coming leaders.
The U.S. fast casual industry will grow $65.2 billion to hit $149.96 billion by 2028. Trends driving that growth include the use of high-quality ingredients, locally sourced produce, fresh food, ethnic-inspired dishes, customization and the use of technology to enhance the customer experience.
These trends aren’t new to most fast casual concepts, but there are many emerging brands embracing them with much success.
FastCasual’s fifth annual report, “20 Brands to Watch,” reveals some of those future leaders. To be considered, the brands, which nominated themselves, must have at least one brick-and-mortar outlet and be under six years old.
We are honored to introduce the 2025 class of “20 Brands to Watch,” and predict they will continue to help elevate the fast casual industry.
Click here to download the free report.
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Founded in 2000, Networld Media Group is a leading media communications company specializing in digital media, events and associations in the technology, restaurant, banking, and retail industries. It’s media brands include ATMmarketplace.com, DigitalSignageToday.com, FastCasual.com, KioskMarketplace.com, QSRweb.com, RetailCustomerExperience.com and RewardsThatMatter.com. Events under the Networld umbrella include the Fast Casual Executive Summit, the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit and the Self-Service Innovation Summit.
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