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FastCasual accepting nominations for 2024 Brands to Watch

August 28, 2023 by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

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Just a few months ago, we celebrated the annual 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, which recognizes the industry's most innovative companies, including Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken, which took the No. 1 spot.

Now, it's time to honor 20 emerging brands that have the potential to become major players in the fast casual industry.

In its sixth year, FastCasual's annual "20 Brands To Watch ," focuses on 20 brands that are setting trends on the menu or in customer experience, technology, operations, decor or ambiance.

To be considered, brands must have been founded within the last five years and have at least one brick-and-mortar location, food truck or ghost kitchen outlet.

Unlike the Top 100, there can be no repeats, which means previous winners cannot make this list. We wouldn't be surprised, however, to see a couple of these brands land on next year's Fast Casual Top 100.

Click here by Sept 22 to nominate your brand.

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About Cherryh Cansler

Cherryh Cansler is Publisher of FastCasual.com and Vice President of Connect Food. She has been covering the restaurant industry since 2012. Her byline has appeared in Forbes, The Kansas City Star and American Fitness magazine, among many others.

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