"With a lot of restaurant segments shifting away from some of their core foundational features, fast casuals continue to find success by focusing on quality ingredients and premium dishes in a convenient, affordable setting. However, with new segments, from retail to food halls, providing competition as well as opportunities, fast casuals can’t remain focused on what works now and have to continue to look ahead."
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Executive Summary
Market
Market
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The Market – What You Need to Know
Market Perspective
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Consumer
Consumer
Mintel's proprietary consumer research provides our analysts with the attitudinal and behavioral data used to provide valuable insight to topical issues.
The Consumer – What You Need to Know
Fast Casual Visitation
Visitation Motivators
Fast Casual Associations
Attitudes toward Fast Casuals
Important Fast Casual Factors
Fast Food and Fast Casual Dishes
Brand/Company
Brand/Company
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Key Players – What You Need to Know
The Fast Casual Identity
Key Fast Casual Players – Established Chains
Smaller/Independent Fast Casuals
Segments to Watch
Social Media Fast Casual Analysis Data
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Appendix – TURF Analysis
30th October 2017
“In an upcoming New York location, Shake Shack has laid out plans to test cashless kiosk ordering. LSRs, in both the fast casual and QSR sector, are facing increased competition to offer a convenient and efficient dining experience.” 
12th June 2017
“Fast casuals have long been viewed as the sweet spot for current consumer dining habits. They hit on a variety of trends from international cuisine to customization, while still offering the convenience that diners crave. However, with a variety of sources reporting that fast casual sales are slowing down, this ...
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Consumers have defined associations with fast food and fast casual
