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This 60-unit fast casual is expecting to hit 100 all-company-owned restaurants before 2027 with a menu of made-to-order stir fry and salad. But don't call it a bowl concept. Hear why founder and CEO Justin Rosenberg sees this as something different.

The new menu features three seasonal bowls highlighting peaches, tomatoes and bell peppers sourced from growers who share the fast casual’s sustainability mission.

The Bottom Line: Starbucks and McDonald’s are struggling while full-service restaurants like Chili’s and Olive Garden are thriving. Consumers may be rediscovering their love of hospitality.

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