Global Fast Casual Restaurants Market 2022-2026

The publisher has been monitoring the fast casual restaurants market and it is poised to grow by $186.27 billion during 2022-2026, accelerating at a CAGR of 12.41% during the forecast period. The report on the fast casual restaurants market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by demand for innovation and customization in food menus, increase in demand for gluten-free dining, and the introduction of healthy meals in food menus.

The fast casual restaurants market analysis includes the product segment and geographic landscape.

The fast casual restaurants market is segmented as below:

By Product

North American
Italian
Mexican
Others

By Geography

North America
APAC
Europe
South America
Middle East and Africa

This study identifies the rise in popularity of chef-driven fast casual restaurant franchises as one of the prime reasons driving the fast casual restaurants market growth during the next few years. Also, embracing technology and rise in popularity of chef-driven fast-casual restaurant franchises will lead to sizable demand in the market.

The report on fast casual restaurants market covers the following areas:

Fast casual restaurants market sizing
Fast casual restaurants market forecast
Fast casual restaurants market industry analysis

The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading fast casual restaurants market vendors that include Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., DICKEYS BARBECUE RESTAURANTS Inc., Erbert and Gerberts Sandwich Shop, EXKi SA, Famous Brands Ltd., Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc., Five Guys Enterprises LLC, Godfathers Pizza Inc., LYKE Kitchen, McAlisters Franchisor SPV LLC, MOD Super Fast Pizza LLC, Noodles and Co., Panda Restaurant Group Inc., PORTILLOS Inc., Potbelly Corp., Shake Shack Inc., Smashburger Servicing LLC, The Wendys Co., Wingstop Inc., and YUM Brands Inc.. Also, the fast casual restaurants market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage all forthcoming growth opportunities.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.

The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive research - both primary and secondary. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast the accurate market growth.

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Market Overview
Exhibit 01: Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
Exhibit 02: Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
Exhibit 03: Executive Summary - Chart on Global Market Characteristics
Exhibit 04: Executive Summary - Chart on Market by Geography
Exhibit 05: Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
Exhibit 06: Executive Summary - Chart on Incremental Growth
Exhibit 07: Executive Summary - Data Table on Incremental Growth
Exhibit 08: Executive Summary - Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

2. Market Landscape

2.1 Market ecosystem
Exhibit 09: Parent market
Exhibit 10: Market characteristics

3. Market Sizing

3.1 Market definition
Exhibit 11: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
3.2 Market segment analysis
Exhibit 12: Market segments
3.3 Market size 2021
3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2021 - 2026
Exhibit 13: Chart on Global - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 14: Data Table on Global - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 15: Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 16: Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)

4. Five Forces Analysis

4.1 Five Forces Summary
Exhibit 17: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2021 and 2026
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
Exhibit 18: Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
4.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
Exhibit 19: Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
4.4 Threat of new entrants
Exhibit 20: Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
4.5 Threat of substitutes
Exhibit 21: Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
4.6 Threat of rivalry
Exhibit 22: Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
4.7 Market condition
Exhibit 23: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2021 and 2026

5 Market Segmentation by Product

5.1 Market segments
Exhibit 24: Chart on Product - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 25: Data Table on Product - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
5.2 Comparison by Product
Exhibit 26: Chart on Comparison by Product
Exhibit 27: Data Table on Comparison by Product
5.3 North American - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 28: Chart on North American - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 29: Data Table on North American - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 30: Chart on North American - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 31: Data Table on North American - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
5.4 Italian - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 32: Chart on Italian - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 33: Data Table on Italian - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 34: Chart on Italian - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 35: Data Table on Italian - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
5.5 Mexican - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 36: Chart on Mexican - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 37: Data Table on Mexican - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 38: Chart on Mexican - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 39: Data Table on Mexican - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
5.6 Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 40: Chart on Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 41: Data Table on Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 42: Chart on Others - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 43: Data Table on Others - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
5.7 Market opportunity by Product
Exhibit 44: Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)

6. Customer landscape

6.1 Customer landscape overview
Exhibit 45: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria

7. Geographic Landscape

7.1 Geographic segmentation
Exhibit 46: Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 47: Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%)
7.2 Geographic comparison
Exhibit 48: Chart on Geographic comparison
Exhibit 49: Data Table on Geographic comparison
7.3 North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 50: Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 51: Data Table on North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 52: Chart on North America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 53: Data Table on North America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.4 APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 54: Chart on APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 55: Data Table on APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 56: Chart on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 57: Data Table on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.5 Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 58: Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 59: Data Table on Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 60: Chart on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 61: Data Table on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.6 South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 62: Chart on South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 63: Data Table on South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 64: Chart on South America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 65: Data Table on South America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.7 Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 66: Chart on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 67: Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 68: Chart on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 69: Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.8 US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 70: Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 71: Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 72: Chart on US - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 73: Data Table on US - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.9 China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 74: Chart on China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 75: Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 76: Chart on China - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 77: Data Table on China - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.10 UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 78: Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 79: Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 80: Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 81: Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.11 Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 82: Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 83: Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 84: Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 85: Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.12 Canada - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
Exhibit 86: Chart on Canada - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 87: Data Table on Canada - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibit 88: Chart on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibit 89: Data Table on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
7.13 Market opportunity by geography
Exhibit 90: Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)

8. Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

8.1 Market drivers
8.1.1 Demand for innovation and customization in food menus
8.1.2 Increase in demand for gluten-free dining
8.1.3 Introduction of healthy meals in food menus
8.2 Market challenges
8.2.1 Intense competition from quick-service restaurants
8.2.2 Adherence to stringent regulations and guidelines
8.2.3 Fluctuations in food commodities prices
8.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
Exhibit 91: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2021 and 2026
8.4 Market trends
8.4.1 Rise in popularity of Chef-driven fast casual restaurant franchises
8.4.2 Embracing technology
8.4.3 Rise in popularity of chef-driven fast-casual restaurant franchises

9. Vendor Landscape

9.1 Overview
9.2 Vendor landscape
Exhibit 92: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
9.3 Landscape disruption
Exhibit 93: Overview on factors of disruption
9.4 Industry risks
Exhibit 94: Impact of key risks on business

10. Vendor Analysis

10.1 Vendors covered
Exhibit 95: Vendors covered
10.2 Market positioning of vendors
Exhibit 96: Matrix on vendor position and classification
10.3 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.
Exhibit 97: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. - Overview
Exhibit 98: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibit 99: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. - Key news
Exhibit 100: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. - Key offerings
10.4 Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc.
Exhibit 101: Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc. - Overview
Exhibit 102: Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibit 103: Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc. - Key offerings
10.5 Godfathers Pizza Inc.
Exhibit 104: Godfathers Pizza Inc. - Overview
Exhibit 105: Godfathers Pizza Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibit 106: Godfathers Pizza Inc. - Key offerings
10.6 McAlisters Franchisor SPV LLC
Exhibit 107: McAlisters Franchisor SPV LLC - Overview
Exhibit 108: McAlisters Franchisor SPV LLC - Product / Service
Exhibit 109: McAlisters Franchisor SPV LLC - Key offerings
10.7 Noodles and Co.
Exhibit 110: Noodles and Co. - Overview
Exhibit 111: Noodles and Co. - Product / Service
Exhibit 112: Noodles and Co. - Key offerings
10.8 Panda Restaurant Group Inc.
Exhibit 113: Panda Restaurant Group Inc. - Overview
Exhibit 114: Panda Restaurant Group Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibit 115: Pan

List of Exhibits

Exhibits 1: Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
Exhibits 2: Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
Exhibits 3: Executive Summary - Chart on Global Market Characteristics
Exhibits 4: Executive Summary - Chart on Market by Geography
Exhibits 5: Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
Exhibits 6: Executive Summary - Chart on Incremental Growth
Exhibits 7: Executive Summary - Data Table on Incremental Growth
Exhibits 8: Executive Summary - Chart on Vendor Market Positioning
Exhibits 9: Parent market
Exhibits 10: Market Characteristics
Exhibits 11: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
Exhibits 12: Market segments
Exhibits 13: Chart on Global - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 14: Data Table on Global - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 15: Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 16: Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 17: Five forces analysis - Comparison between2021 and 2026
Exhibits 18: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors 2021 and 2026
Exhibits 19: Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
Exhibits 20: Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
Exhibits 21: Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
Exhibits 22: Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
Exhibits 23: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2021 and 2026
Exhibits 24: Chart on Product - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 25: Data Table on Product - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 26: Chart on Comparison by Product
Exhibits 27: Data Table on Comparison by Product
Exhibits 28: Chart on North American - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 29: Data Table on North American - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 30: Chart on North American - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 31: Data Table on North American - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 32: Chart on Italian - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 33: Data Table on Italian - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 34: Chart on Italian - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 35: Data Table on Italian - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 36: Chart on Mexican - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 37: Data Table on Mexican - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 38: Chart on Mexican - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 39: Data Table on Mexican - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 40: Chart on Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 41: Data Table on Others - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 42: Chart on Others - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 43: Data Table on Others - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 44: Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)
Exhibits 45: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
Exhibits 46: Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 47: Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 48: Chart on Geographic comparison
Exhibits 49: Data Table on Geographic comparison
Exhibits 50: Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 51: Data Table on North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 52: Chart on North America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 53: Data Table on North America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 54: Chart on APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 55: Data Table on APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 56: Chart on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 57: Data Table on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 58: Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 59: Data Table on Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 60: Chart on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 61: Data Table on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 62: Chart on South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 63: Data Table on South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 64: Chart on South America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 65: Data Table on South America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 66: Chart on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 67: Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 68: Chart on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 69: Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 70: Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 71: Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 72: Chart on US - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 73: Data Table on US - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 74: Chart on China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 75: Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 76: Chart on China - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 77: Data Table on China - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 78: Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 79: Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 80: Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 81: Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 82: Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 83: Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 84: Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 85: Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 86: Chart on Canada - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 87: Data Table on Canada - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
Exhibits 88: Chart on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 89: Data Table on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
Exhibits 90: Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
Exhibits 91: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2021 and 2026
Exhibits 92: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
Exhibits 93: Overview on factors of disruption
Exhibits 94: Impact of key risks on business
Exhibits 95: Vendors covered
Exhibits 96: Matrix on vendor position and classification
Exhibits 97: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 98: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibits 99: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. - Key news
Exhibits 100: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 101: Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 102: Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibits 103: Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 104: Godfathers Pizza Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 105: Godfathers Pizza Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibits 106: Godfathers Pizza Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 107: McAlisters Franchisor SPV LLC - Overview
Exhibits 108: McAlisters Franchisor SPV LLC - Product / Service
Exhibits 109: McAlisters Franchisor SPV LLC - Key offerings
Exhibits 110: Noodles and Co. - Overview
Exhibits 111: Noodles and Co. - Product / Service
Exhibits 112: Noodles and Co. - Key offerings
Exhibits 113: Panda Restaurant Group Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 114: Panda Restaurant Group Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibits 115: Panda Restaurant Group Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 116: Potbelly Corp. - Overview
Exhibits 117: Potbelly Corp. - Product / Service
Exhibits 118: Potbelly Corp. - Key offerings
Exhibits 119: Shake Shack Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 120: Shake Shack Inc. - Product / Service
Exhibits 121: Shake Shack Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 122: The Wendys Co. - Overview
Exhibits 123: The Wendys Co. - Business segments
Exhibits 124: The Wendys Co. - Key offerings
Exhibits 125: The Wendys Co. - Segment focus
Exhibits 126: YUM Brands Inc. - Overview
Exhibits 127: YUM Brands Inc. - Business segments
Exhibits 128: YUM Brands Inc. - Key news
Exhibits 129: YUM Brands Inc. - Key offerings
Exhibits 130: YUM Brands Inc. - Segment focus
Exhibits 131: Inclusions checklist
Exhibits 132: Exclusions checklist
Exhibits 133: Currency conversion rates for US$
Exhibits 134: Research methodology
Exhibits 135: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
Exhibits 136: Information sources
Exhibits 137: List of abbreviations

Executive Summary

The publisher recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global fast casual restaurants market: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., DICKEYS BARBECUE RESTAURANTS Inc., Erbert and Gerberts Sandwich Shop, EXKi SA, Famous Brands Ltd., Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc., Five Guys Enterprises LLC, Godfathers Pizza Inc., LYKE Kitchen, McAlisters Franchisor SPV LLC, MOD Super Fast Pizza LLC, Noodles and Co., Panda Restaurant Group Inc., PORTILLOS Inc., Potbelly Corp., Shake Shack Inc., Smashburger Servicing LLC, The Wendys Co., Wingstop Inc., and YUM Brands Inc.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from the research team said: `The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is rise in popularity of chef-driven fast casual restaurant franchises.`

According to the report, one of the major drivers for this market is the demand for innovation and customization in food menus.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.