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	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal
		Restaurants can be classified by whether they provide places to sit, whether they are served by wait-staff and the quality of the service, the formality of the atmosphere, and the price range.
		A common feature of fast food restaurants is a lack of cutlery or crockery, the customer is expected to eat the food directly from the disposable container it was served in using their hands.
		A fast casual restaurant is a type of restaurant which is similar to a fast-food restaurant in that it does not offer full table service, but promises a somewhat higher quality of food and atmosphere.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=fast_casual_restaurant (1069 words)

	Fast Casual Summit - Fast Casual Summit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Fast Casual magazine is proud to present the Fast Casual Executive Summit.
		Participants will be attending by invitation only and held to top-level restaurant executives who are the leaders and innovators of the fast casual restaurant segment.
		The 2007 State of the Fast Casual Restaurant Industry benchmarking study was created and sent to several hundred of the top brand executives.
	www.fastcasualsummit.com (377 words)

	Wikinfo \| Restaurant
		A restaurant is an establishment that serves prepared food and beverages to be consumed on the premises.
		Restaurants are sometimes a feature of a larger complex, typically a hotel, where the dining amenities are provided for the convenience of the residents and, of course, for the hotel to maximise their potential revenue.
		One of the most famous of these is the Michelin series of guides which accord from 1 to 3 stars to restaurants they perceive to be of high culinary merit.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=restaurant (275 words)

	Fast-food restaurant - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Many fast-food restaurants are part of restaurant chains or franchise operations, which ship standardized foodstuffs to the individual restaurants from central locations.
		Although fast-food restaurants are often seen as a mark of modern technological culture, they are probably as old as cities themselves, with the style varying from culture to culture.
		In the United Kingdom, while fast-food restaurant chains are now common, the British tradition of take-away foods such as fish and chips and steak and kidney pie with mash remain popular.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Fast_food_restaurant (1122 words)

	FAST CASUAL HITS THE WALL-BUT IN A GOOD WAY.
		Just as soon as restaurant industry analysts stopped gushing about the breakneck pace of new store development and started to look at year-over-year traffic figures, some of the shine seems to be off the fast casual segment.
		Even if the double-digit growth days are over, fast casual is still growing faster than the rest of the industry-something even a pair of Michelin-starred chefs in Europe have begun to notice.
		NPD says the fast casual segment is dominated by the bakery sandwich category, Mexican chains and burger chains, and recent developments in each indicate continued strong growth for some, although maybe not all, of the players.
	www.restaurant-hospitality.com /article/7440 (1107 words)

	Restaurant Franchises Fast Casual, Top Restaurant Franchises Fast Casual, Hot Restaurant Franchises Fast Casual
		This fast casual food concept, considered by some to be an upscale version of the traditional fast food franchises and by others a more casual and affordable version of the full dining dinner house restaurants.
		These franchise restaurants opportunities specialize in the sale of subs, submarine, sandwiches, soups and freshly prepared salads.This is a fast casual style restaurant franchise.
		Fast casual is the fastest growing segment of the fast food industry and California Chicken & Grill takes advantage of this fast food growth while offering franchises significantly lower than the industry average.
	www.usfranchisenews.com /bookmarks/list/onecat/Food_and_Restaurant_Franchises_-_Restaurant_Franchises_Fast_Casual/* (1149 words)

	NetWorld Alliance launches Fast Casual magazine \| KioskMarketplace
		Paul Barron, restaurant innovator and publisher of Fast Casual magazine, identified the trend in the late 1990s and began tracking its momentum with industry-leading coverage on the flourishing market and the development of fastcasual.com.
		Fast Casual magazine is the only dedicated source focused on the transformation of the fast services restaurant in the iPod era.
		Growth of the fast casual segment is expected to exceed $70 billion in 2006 with contribution from more than 150 key brands.
	www.kioskmarketplace.com /article.php?id=15080 (626 words)

	Fast casual restaurant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A fast casual restaurant is a type of restaurant which is similar to a fast-food restaurant in that it does not offer full table service, but promises a somewhat higher quality of food and atmosphere.
		It is a growing concept to fill the space between fast-food and casual dining, and often offers at least limited table service.
		There is a Fast Casual Magazine, launced by NetWorld Alliance and published by Paul Barron, who coined the term "Fast Casual" in the late 1990s
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fast_casual_restaurant (214 words)

	Fast Casual Magazine Names 2005’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers - NetWorld Alliance
		The fast casual restaurant industry grew by leaps and bounds in 2005 and is expected to exceed $70 billion this year, with more than 400 brands fueling this new dining explosion.
		Prior to launch, Fast Casual magazine conducted a three-year industry analysis which established many critical metrics of the fast casual restaurant segment and the difference it is making in the restaurant industry in general, with more than $70 billion in sales attributed in the fast services space.
		Fast Casual magazine has defined a clear and concise operational difference in this market, evaluated why fast casual service is becoming so ingrained in our society and forecasted that by 2015 more than 50 fast casual brands like Starbucks and Panera will be household names.
	www.prleap.com /printer/25554 (590 words)

	SORTING OUT THE SLOWDOWN
		We noted in our July 31 e-newsletter ("Blame It On Chipotle") that a key factor we saw in the casual dining slowdown was the proliferation of lower-priced but very-close-in-quality food options in the fast casual segment.
		In August, this company issued a report that pegged sales for fast casual chains at $11 billion for 2006, making it an area of strong growth within the restaurant industry.
		The company notes that it is the first casual dining chain to forge an agreement with a celebrity chef.
	www.restaurant-hospitality.com /article/14223 (999 words)

	Memphis Commercial Appeal - Memphis' Source for News and Information: Cordova
		Fast casuals are all around town -- especially prolific in the suburbs -- and include such places as Buffalo Wild Wings, Pei Wei, Zaxby's and Quiznos.
		Fast casual is outpacing another trend that, Boggs says, was once thought to be the wave of the future.
		Fast casual reflects a societal shift as busy Americans try to save time yet still maximize the experience of dining out.
	www.commercialappeal.com /mca/cordova/article/0,2846,MCA_25359_5023418,00.html (951 words)

	Chain store - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A restaurant chain is a set of related restaurants, usually with the same name in many different locations either under shared corporate ownership (e.g.
		Fast food restaurants are the most common, but there are also upscale versions.
		Restaurants chains are often found near shopping malls and tourist areas.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Restaurant_chain (612 words)

	In Vogue: What’s Hot in the Restaurant Industry (Restaurants USA, May 2002) \| Restaurants USA \| National Restaurant ...
		Restaurants USA magazine's final issue was published in September 2002 but these archived articles remain available for our readers' convenience.
		One restaurant that is winging it is Garland, Texas–based Wingstop, Restaurants, Inc. Founded in 1994 by Antonio Swad, the quick-casual restaurant features chicken wings in eight flavors—original hot, Cajun, atomic, mild, teriyaki, lemon pepper, Hawaiian barbeque and garlic parmesan.
		She notes that organics are mainstreaming, interest is growing in neutraecuticals and that people are turning to natural fast foods such as the fare served by the Jamba Juice chain.
	www.restaurant.org /rusa/magArticle.cfm?ArticleID=768 (2009 words)

	Tony Roma's Debuts New 'Fast & Casual' Concept in Wellington, Florida : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The restaurant features a center "Sauce Bar" where all the famous Tony Roma's sauces such as Original, Carolina Honeys, Red Hots and Blue Ridge Smokies as well as other specialty condiments are available to complement the menu items.
		The Wellington Tony Roma's Fast and Casual restaurant is located in a new shopping center which features a number of other retail and dining concepts.
		The restaurant is 2,800 square feet and seats 85 for lunch and dinner.
	press.arrivenet.com /business/article.php/828544.html (456 words)

	PRESS RELEASE Passport Restaurants, Inc. Unveils Accelerated Growth Plan for New York NY Fresh Deli (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		John Creed, Chairman of Passport Restaurants, Inc., said that franchise sales are being ramped up and there are major efforts underway to enhance the New York NY Fresh Deli menu as well as its seating and décor.
		Passport Restaurants, Inc. is a multi-concept restaurant management and holding company which acquires, develops and grows emerging restaurant concepts in the casual dining and quick-casual dining segments of the U.S. restaurant industry.
		Passport Restaurants, Inc. currently owns Playa Grill and Margarita Bar, a quick-casual restaurant that features high quality, high value, made-fresh Mexican grilled foods in a casual coastal atmosphere, Steve's Pizza a quick-casual "hometown" pizza restaurant offering a superior quality, affordably priced pizza for dine-in, take-out and delivery and New York NY Fresh Deli.
	www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=149768 (654 words)

	Fast casual a tasty trend \| www.azstarnet.com ®
		Local restaurateurs are taking the fast food concept and combining it with upscale quality to dish up a new trend: fast casual dining.
		Fast-casual restaurants often are arranged so customers place their orders and pay at a counter, then have their food brought to their table.
		In 2002, consumers spent 11 percent more in fast-casual restaurants than they did the year before, and traffic in such restaurants was up 9 percent, according to The NPD Group, a global market information company that measures consumer behavior in a broad range of industries.
	www.azstarnet.com /sn/border/4531.php (1362 words)

	Restaurant Franchise Restaurant Franchises Fast Casual Restaurant Family Restaurant Franchise Fast Food Franchise Food ...
		Restaurant Franchise Restaurant Franchises Fast Casual Restaurant Family Restaurant Franchise Fast Food Franchise Food Franchise Soup Franchise
		We hope to provide you with information on franchise businesses, restaurant franchises, fast food franchises, financing sources, franchise trade shows and some of the top franchises and business opportunities.
		You can find franchises and franchise opportunities in a variety of business industries, whether you are looking for a home based business opportunity, restaurant franchise, automotive or fast food franchise, we have the right business for you.
	www.franchiseworks.com /category.asp?id=17 (514 words)

	Fast Food Franchises and directory of fast-casual restaurant franchises.
		Fast Food Franchises and directory of fast-casual restaurant franchises.
		Restaurant franchises and Fast Food franchises come in so many different formats that any motivated individual, ready to be their own boss and control their own destiny can find a Fast Food franchise or
		Restaurant franchise suitable to their own budget and taste.
	www.a-franchise.com /AF_Food_Franchises.asp (253 words)

	Tufts E-News -- The Trouble With Fast-Casual
		New “fast-casual” restaurants boast fresh and healthy ingredients, but Tufts nutrition experts caution that some entrees may be less healthful than they seem.
		According to experts at Tufts, the new menu options may be even more fattening than traditional fast food.
		Restaurants such as Baja Fresh, Panera, and Fresh City boast ingredients including skinless chicken breast and canola oil, giving the impression that their food is healthy.
	enews.tufts.edu /stories/021903FastCasual.htm (469 words)

	NetWorld Alliance Launches New Magazine to Cover Fast-Growing Fast Casual Restaurant Segment
		When you consider the growth of the fast casual restaurant market, it parallels the savvy growth of the online and empowered consumer in many ways," Barron said.
		Quick service is ramping up to fast casual offerings, and casual dining is blending convenience with their offering, which is literally...
		About NetWorld Alliance In addition to Fast Casual magazine and fastcasual.com, the NetWorld Alliance food service media division also consists of PizzaMarketplace.com, QSRweb.com, the Pizzeria Operators Summary and the Quick Service Restaurant Report.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/10-27-2005/0004197472&EDATE= (555 words)

	Chad Everts, Erica Everts, Todd Welker, Amanda Welker, Noodles Development, Noth - Powered By Bloglines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		If an entrepreneur can bring a new restaurant concept to the marketplace that fills a genuine consumer void or need, and do it with a high quality product at a fair price, then he or she is almost certain to succeed.
		As of October 2005, there are 35 restaurants in our Nothing But Noodles system located in 22 states across the US, with an additional 145 under development over the next eight years.
		The system is truly just beginning, and we welcome experienced full service and QSR restaurant people to join in the journey as we grow this brand to a regional and national presence.
	www.bloglines.com /blog/chadeverts (513 words)

	NetWorld Alliance Launches Fast Casual Magazine
		NetWorld Alliance says that the fast casual restaurant segment has been the fastest growing segment of the restaurant market over the past several years.
		Paul Barron, a restaurant innovator and the publisher of Fast Casual magazine, first identified the trend in the late 1990s and began tracking the trend at fastcasual.com.
		When you consider the growth of the fast casual restaurant market, it parallels the savvy growth of the online and empowered consumer in many ways," Barron said.
	www.writenews.com /2005/102805_fast_casual.htm (246 words)

	Pasta Pranzo Fast Casual Restaurant Franchise
		new restaurant named Pasta Pranzo opened its doors in 2004 and is enjoying a reputation in the West Los Angeles market as one of the best Italian fast-casual restaurants in a restaurant rich community.
		As a fast-casual restaurant, it is positioned well above its competitors with regards to atmosphere, quality and convenience.
		This gives the feel of a full service restaurant with a wait staff, without the time it takes to order from a waiter/waitress and having to leave a tip.
	www.franchisegator.com /cgi-bin/profile.php?key=686&f_type=11 (583 words)

	The Weekly Online!
		The Duluth restaurant is the second location in the Atlanta market and the thirteenth for the franchise.
		Fast-casual is growing at twice the restaurant industry growth rate and delivery is increasing at three times the pace of dine-in.
		In addition to liking the Off The Grill concept, they were impressed with the quality of existing franchisees and potential franchisees being attracted to the system, as well as the high caliber and integrity of the corporate management team.
	www.theweekly.com /news/2005/December/06/Off_the_Grill.html (430 words)

	The New Fast Casual Restaurant Trend
		Quick-casual restaurants offer fullservice-quality food in a quickservice format—and it seems to be a recipe for success.
		It's a cheap meal." Quick-casual restaurants tend to be more expensive than quickservice ones, but aging baby boomers—who no longer have the financial costs of raising a family—view these restaurants as inexpensive, says Balzer.
		The secret to the success of a fast-casual restaurant is to develop a narrow focus, says Swad.
	www.restaurantfunds.com /Restaurant_Fast_Casual.html (419 words)

	Creative Eateries Corporation Acquires Pasta Pranzo
		It is perceived as an adult fast food choice with broad appeal among the middle-class segment.
		Average sales are expected to be $750,000 to $800,000 per store and the company expects franchise sales to be 30 to 40 units by the end of 2006.
		The Company is introducing a line of new restaurant brands that fall into the broad category of "fast-casual/full-service" dining.
	www.emediawire.com /releases/2005/9/prweb290859.php (763 words)

	February 16, 2006; Fast-Casual Food Wave of the Future \| City Lights \| www.sdreader.com
		A fast-casual restaurant is a hybrid between a fast-food place and a full-service sit-down restaurant.
		The fast-casual category should grow by 10.8 to 12.5 percent a year through 2009, double the rate of the overall restaurant industry, according to Chicago's Technomic, Inc., a food-service research firm.
		At a fast-casual restaurant, you get the food quickly, but there are no waiters or waitresses.
	www.sdreader.com /php/cityshow.php?id=C021606 (1284 words)

	Beyond Fast Food ~ Newsroom ~ News from CSPI
		Up-and-coming “fast casual” restaurant chains offer burger-weary consumers a better chance of getting a healthy meal than do traditional fast-food outfits, says the nation’s top food watchdog group.
		But amidst the bean soups and veggie-laden salads at chains like Panera Bread, Au Bon Pain, and Briazz are some nutritional surprises whose fat, saturated fat, or sodium can eclipse that of the worst fast-food burgers.
		It shows the industry is responding to consumer demand for healthier—and more interesting—fast food,” according to Jayne Hurley, CSPI’s senior nutritionist and coauthor of the review.
	cspinet.org /new/200304041.html (557 words)

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