Special Report

2015 Fast Casual Top 100

May 18, 2015

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Welcome to the 2015 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers!

The competition, in its tenth year, was fiercer than ever, as we had over 800 nominations from which to choose. We applied multiple criteria against the nominees, including innovation, unit and revenue growth, use of technology and social media, branding and marketing and overall contribution to the industry.

Our rankings aren't limited to just the top brands. Included in this edition are:

• Top 75 restaurants - whose 2.0 initiative helped secure the top spot?
• Top 10 marketing campaigns - whose use of comedy made them stand out?
• Top 10 menu trends - fast casual concepts have evolved with consumer preferences.
• Top 5 technologies - making ordering convenient for all customers.