When it comes to dining, it's no secret that convenience is king. Let's look at the statistics: According to a 2024 report from Innova Market Insights, one in five people globally lack the proper ...

This was the year economic woes came for the fast-casual consumer, and use of the term "slop bowl" added insult to injury.

Fast casual restaurants have continued to make inroads with consumers during the economic downturn, according to a survey conducted by Mintel in April. The Chicago-based foodservice research firm ...

Fast casual restaurants are one of the most ingenious innovations in dining in recent history. No time for a sit-down restaurant, but don't want fast food either? Enter fast casual, often presenting ...

Earlier this year, data pointed to the fast casual segment’s insulation from a swiftly softening consumer environment. That environment has lingered well into the third quarter, and it seems as though ...

When you're caught up in a busy workday, a quick and healthy lunch from a nearby fast-casual salad or bowl chain can be a lifesaver. Unlike traditional fast food chains, fast-casual restaurants offer ...

Rick Cardenas, Darden Restaurants CEO, said casual chains like Chili's and Applebee's seem to be having some success competing with fast-food spots.

Years after inflation began rising substantially in the U.S., even financially comfortable commercial real estate brokers admit they are finally starting to cringe at food prices. Pain in the ...

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CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) both reported Q3 2025 earnings in late October and early November. CAVA posted 19.9% revenue growth but missed EPS estimates by 7.7%, ...