Fast Casual

Fast Casual

May 17, 2013

Article

Qdoba same-store sales decline in 2Q

The brand weighed down performance for Jack in the Box Inc....More
May 16, 2013

Article

Chipotle to expand tofu test to all California units

Sofritas, a vegetarian protein, will be available throughout the state in June...More
May 16, 2013

Article

Immigration case study: Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle's hiring practices were put under investigation in 2010...More
May 15, 2013

Article

Tijuana Flats names Brad Kaemmer CEO

Kaemmer replaces founder Brian Wheeler, who will remain involved with the brand...More
May 13, 2013

Article

Industry aims to polish up employer image

Chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill, McDonald's and White Castle are trying to shed restaurants' stigma as a low-wage, high-turnover industry...More
May 7, 2013

Article

Einstein Noah expects value strategy to pay off

CEO takes long view of plan after 1Q sales drop...More
May 6, 2013

Article

Gridiron Capital acquires majority stake in Tokyo Joe’s

Former Quiznos CEO Greg MacDonald to become chief executive...More
May 1, 2013

Article

Fast-casual operators gauge value of table service

Chains such as McAlister's Deli and Larkburger weigh cost versus customer satisfaction...More
Apr. 29, 2013

Article

Smashburger inks Panama franchise deal

The better-burger chain will open five restaurants in the country...More
Apr. 29, 2013

Article

MenuMasters 2013: Noodles & Company

Fast-casual chain finds success with Slow Braised, Naturally Raised Pork...More

Segment Overview

Fast Casual percentage of total foodservice sales

Limited-service foodservice sales, including those from various fast-casual formats, are estimated at $173.8 billion, according to National Restaurant Association data.

Top 5 Fast Casual chains
Based on U.S. systemwide sales

Panera Bread
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Einstein Bros. Bagels

...More restaurant chain data

Other foodservice segments:

Quick Service
Casual Dining
Family Dining
Emerging Chains
Independents
Onsite

Qdoba same-store sales decline in 2Q

Chipotle to expand tofu test to all California units

Immigration case study: Chipotle Mexican Grill

Tijuana Flats names Brad Kaemmer CEO

Industry aims to polish up employer image

Einstein Noah expects value strategy to pay off

Gridiron Capital acquires majority stake in Tokyo Joe’s

Fast-casual operators gauge value of table service

Smashburger inks Panama franchise deal

MenuMasters 2013: Noodles & Company

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