25 Fast Casuals

25 Fast Casuals

22. hopdoddy Burger Bar

Unconventional burgers and beers rule at this fast casual from the industry vets behind the Eddie V’s seafood chain.

25 Fast Casuals

19. Sweetgreen

Conceived in 2007 by three Georgetown University undergrads who saw a void of healthful options in their neighborhood, Sweetgreen is also known for its eco-friendly practices.

Formerly known as Modmarket, Modern Market aims to be a modern-day market for healthful, clean foods.

Last October, fast-casual chain Dog Haus signed a $500 million franchise deal with American Development Partners to open more than 300 units in 12 states over the next seven years.

Drew Quackenbush and Corey Ward launched Tom + Chee, a grilled cheese and tomato soup concept, by investing $2,400 in a tent and a griddle, then setting up shop next to a Cincinnati skating rink.

This fast-casual pizza starts with an “authentic Neapolitan dough recipe dating back over 100 years.”

This 2011 spinoff of Pizza Inn is experiencing some growing pains, and closed 18 stores earlier this year.

The Halal Guys started as a New York City food cart before it opened brick-and-mortar stores.

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

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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