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Fast Casual units grow over last 5 years

July 2, 2018

Fast casual restaurants have grown 6 percent annually over the last five years, according to The NPD Group. Fast casual chains increased units from 19,231 units in 2013, to 25,118 units in 2017, according to NPD's Fall 2017 ReCount restaurant census.

"Fast casual continues to be a bright spot in the U.S. restaurant industry because they are providing consumers with exactly what they want," David Portalatin, NPD food industry adviser said in the release. "They offer quick and good service, high-quality food, and a pleasant experience.  It's really the not-so-secret-sauce of success."