Fast Casual Restaurants - US - August 2008
Fast Casual Restaurants - US - August 2008

The fast casual restaurant segment remains positioned as the growth leader within the restaurant industry, with positive momentum in spite of the current macro-economic climate. This report provides the reader with statistics and insights about the fast casual category that can help a market player do the following:

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Overview

Overview

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Scope and Themes
Executive Summary
Insights and Opportunities
Fast Forward Trends

Market

Market

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Competitive Context
Market Size and Forecast
Segment Performance: Bread-Based Chains
Segment Performance: Traditional Chains
Segment Performance: Ethnic Chains
Market Drivers

Consumer

Consumer

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Cluster Analysis

Brand/Company

Brand/Company

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Leading Companies
Innovation and Innovators
Advertising and Promotion

Data

Data

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Appendix: Trade Associations

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Segmentation Performance
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Restaurant Brand Qualities: Chipotle Case Study
Usage of Fast Casual Restaurants
Usage of Fast Casual Restaurant Brands
Decision Criteria Regarding Fast Casual Restaurants
Fast Casual Restaurant Selection Factors
Food Options Fast Casual Users Want to See
Custom Focus: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Consumers
Custom Focus: Dietary Motivations