fast casual

A fast casual restaurant is a type of restaurant, found primarily in the United States, that does not offer full table service, but promises a higher quality of food with fewer frozen or processed ingredients than a fast food restaurant. It is an intermediate concept between fast food and casual dining, and typically priced accordingly. The category is exemplified by chains such as Chipotle Mexican Grill, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Culvers, Zaxby's, Noodles & Co., Panera Bread, Pizza Ranch, and Shake Shack.