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FastCasual reveals '20 Brands to Watch'

The list, which is in its second year, focuses on 20 brands that are less than six years old but have the potential to become future industry leaders.

May 29, 2020

On the heels of releasing our annual Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers report — which recognizes the industry's most innovative companies — we are now bringing you "20 Brands To Watch." Although most brands in the fast casual industry vie to make the Top 100, they may not know about the Fast Casual 20 Brands to Watch. The list, which is in its second year, focuses on 20 brands that are less than six years old but have the potential to become future industry leaders.

Whether it's setting trends on the menu or in customer experience, operations, decor and ambiance, the entire restaurant industry looks to fast casual brands to set the stage for what's to come. And those unique innovations often come from small, emerging brands, which we are excited to highlight in this report in no particular numerical order.

Unlike the Top 100, there can be no repeats, so you'll notice that no 2019 winners are on the 2020 list. We wouldn't be surprised, however, to see a couple of these brands land on next year's Fast Casual Top 100.

Click here to download the free report and make sure to these up-and-coming brands are on your radar.