How to Use fast-casual in a Sentence
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The post didn’t state why the fast-casual restaurant was closing.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
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This spring, fast-casual chains saw foot traffic decline as sales slowed down or even shrank.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
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Most restaurants, from fast to fast-casual to sit-down, will be open on Thursday.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2025
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Romer’s cold email to the fast-casual restaurant chain earned Guild its first customer.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 June 2024
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The fast-casual joint serves cantina-style bites, booze and, of course, a variety of tacos.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022
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Plans to pivot to adding lunch and a fast-casual concept in the new year were thwarted by the lack of a loan.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
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Habit was also voted the best fast-casual restaurant for the second year in a row.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
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The bank upgraded its rating on the fast-casual restaurant chain to buy from hold.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 June 2026
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Panera Bread is one fast-casual chain that is trying to crack the value code.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
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For most fast-casual chains, the only widely available discount is on their stock price.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
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Mediterranean fast-casual chain Cava is also planned for the spot.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2024
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The Mediterranean fast-casual chain is also murky about the future.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
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The name of the restaurant comes from the name of a Lebanese dish, the primary one served at this fast-casual eatery.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Nachos show up on the menu at bars, food stalls, fast-casual spots and all kinds of restaurants all over Charlotte.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
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Wingstop is a fast-casual national chain known for their chicken wings, fries and a cult following for their ranch.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
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The venue is described as a fast-casual, grab-and-go market with its own entrance, a fresh fish display and a walk-up counter.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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From ice cream to pizza, there are plenty of sweet treats and fast-casual fare to keep the whole family fueled for the day.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
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Shares of the fast-casual restaurant chain gained more than 14% over the past six months through Wednesday.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
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Fans of fast-casual Asian food have reason to smile in Garden City.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025
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Get your fix of both island specialties at this fast-casual Indy chain.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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The move comes as Chipotle and other fast-casual restaurants hit a sales slowdown.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
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But the brand prides itself in a certain level of fast-casual quality.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
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The Jamaican cuisine fast-casual eatery, which has been around for about 37 years, might not be gone for good.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
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If that fast-casual look doesn’t turn away customers, then looking like your peers becomes acceptable.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
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The fast-casual eatery serves up Mediterranean classics like lamb gyro, falafel and spinach and feta pie.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
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The fast-casual chain had spots in Elizabeth and Dilworth, but both have closed.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
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Customization is the name of the game at this fast-casual operation.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
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The fast-casual pizza chain’s menu includes craft pizza, fresh pastas, beer, wings, salad and more.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Chipotle , the fast-casual chain, is also on the list of companies set to report earnings next week.
—Itzel Franco, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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Rival fast-casual chains have also struggled this quarter with slumping sales.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
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