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FastCasual reveals 2021's '20 Brands to Watch'

March 9, 2021

Being the new kid on the restaurant block is always scary, but few would argue that moving in during a global pandemic would be terrifying. After all, there are enough barriers to success without adding social distancing mandates and dining-in restrictions and closures.

Although the pandemic has forced thousands of brands — old and new — to shutter, the newbies on our list of "20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch" are finding ways to innovate their business models in order to stay afloat.

Click here to see who made the list.