Fast casual restaurant

A fast casual restaurant is a type of restaurant, found primarily in the United States, that does not offer full table service, but promises a higher quality of food with fewer frozen or processed ingredients than other fast food restaurants. It is an intermediate concept between fast food and casual dining, and typically priced accordingly. The category is exemplified by chains such as Boston Market, Bruegger's, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Culvers, El Pollo Loco, Five Guys, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Newk's Eatery, Noodles & Co., Panera Bread, Pizza Ranch and Vapiano.

Fast casual restaurant

A fast casual restaurant is a type of restaurant, found primarily in the United States, that does not offer full table service, but promises a higher quality of food with fewer frozen or processed ingredients than other fast food restaurants. It is an intermediate concept between fast food and casual dining, and typically priced accordingly. The category is exemplified by chains such as Boston Market, Bruegger's, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Culvers, El Pollo Loco, Five Guys, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Newk's Eatery, Noodles & Co., Panera Bread, Pizza Ranch and Vapiano.