Fast_Casual

The company didn't put a timeline on when its new executive would be in place, says RB's The Bottom Line.

The acquisition of a majority stake gives it a foothold in the breakfast-and-lunch-only market.

One of the fastest-growing segments in fast casual is “specialty," as operators look to carve out their own niche in underrepresented cuisines such as Middle Eastern and fusion rather than compete in the crowded mainstream sectors. Here’s a look at some recently launched specialty fast casuals, from an Asian-Texas restaurant to a Roman pizza-sandwich concept.