Fast Casual Restaurants - US - February 2019
Fast Casual Restaurants - US - February 2019

"The fast casual restaurant segment continues to experience steady sales growth fueled by diners’ interest in high-quality ingredients and better-for-you menu options in an accessible format. However, as restaurant segments blur with full service restaurants offering more convenient ordering options and fast food restaurants offering more premium ingredients, fast casuals struggle to retain their distinctiveness. Looking to 2019 and beyond, fast casual operators should focus on expanding international flavors, plant-based ...

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Restaurant Visitation
Year-over-year Change in Restaurant Visitation
Fast Casual Chain Visitation
Dining Occasion by Restaurant Segment
Fast Casual Satisfaction
Fast Casual Important Attributes
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Fast Casual Behaviors

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