A fast-casual restaurant is a fresh and rapidly growing concept. It is a combination of
quick service restaurants and casual-dining restaurants. It serves healthier food that is
fresh and costs more than the food served in quick service restaurants. The increase in
health consciousness has pushed the demand for this segment. Consumers are willing
to pay more for the healthy, fresh, and low-calorie food served at fast-casual
restaurants. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Panera Bread, and Five Guys are the top
restaurants in this category.