Remember when rapid growth in the fast casual segment was thought to come primarily at the expense of quick-service restaurants? No more. In the current economic environment, a value proposition that combines casual-restaurant-quality food with near-QSR pricing points seems to be convincing many patrons to forego the full-blown casual dining experience and opt for a fast-casual meal instead. Need evidence? Check out the numbers the leading casual dining chains have put up so far this year.Read More
