The fast-casual marketplace keeps growing because it is full of niches. For every concept that falls short, three new concepts seem ready to jump in and take its place. Here are eight diverse fast-casual brands with fewer than eight locations, but with visions of going big.
After a strong first quarter, Dallas-based Wingstop expects double-digit same-store sales growth this year, as it plans on becoming a Top 10 global restaurant brand.
Behind the Menu: Favorites like mac and cheese, bowls and salads join the fast casual’s Afro-Portuguese-rooted dishes, including the signature peri-peri chicken.