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24. b.good

Oct. 03, 2017

The fast-casual burger chain bought its own farm last year to supply fresh produce to its restaurants.

21. Vitality Bowls

Oct. 03, 2017

Calling itself a “superfood cafe,” Vitality Bowls grew out of founder Tara Gilad’s desire to provide food for her daughter, who has severe allergies.

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18. Bluestone Lane Coffee

Oct. 03, 2017

This Australian coffee concept made its U.S. debut in New York City in 2013 with limited-service shops with a small food menu as well as full-service cafes that offer beer and wine.

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15. Maple Street Biscuit Company

Oct. 03, 2017

This fast-casual breakfast-and-lunch concept specializes in creative biscuit sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and Southern specialties like grits and fried green tomatoes.

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12. Quickway Japanese Hibachi

Oct. 03, 2017

Teppanyaki cooking in a fast-casual format—that’s the concept behind Quickway Japanese Hibachi, a create-your-own-bento chain that’s growing around Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

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9. Blaze Pizza

Oct. 03, 2017

This assembly-style pizza chain has its eyes on an IPO, according to co-founder Rick Wetzel of Wetzel’s Pretzels.

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6. Slim Chickens

Oct. 03, 2017

Known for delivering Southern hospitality and hand-breaded chicken tenders with scratch-made dipping sauces, Slim Chickens aims to serve made-to-order food in a fast and relaxed shack-like setting.

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