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12 fast-casual Mediterranean concepts poised to grow

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Lisa Jennings, Executive Editor

February 23, 2018

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The fast-casual segment is dominated by Mexican, burger and pizza concepts. But coming into its own is the Mediterranean niche, with rapidly growing chains like Cava, Zoe’s Kitchen, Luna Grill and Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh taking the lead. 

But as consumers increasingly embrace the healthful and wide-ranging cuisines of the Mediterranean region, a new crop of fast-casual concepts is pushing to steal market share from the larger players.

Many have recently started franchising, while others are growing more corporate locations with an eye for franchising down the road.

Take a look at 12 concepts in the fast-casual Mediterranean space that are small but poised for growth.

Contact Lisa Jennings at [email protected]

Follow her on Twitter: @livetodineout

About the Author

Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality

Lisa Jennings is executive editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She joined the NRN staff as West Coast editor in 2004 as a veteran journalist. Before joining NRN, she spent 11 years at The Commercial Appeal, the daily newspaper in Memphis, Tenn., most recently as editor of the Food and Health & Wellness sections. Prior experience includes staff reporting for the Washington Business Journal and United Press International.

Lisa’s areas of expertise include coverage of both large public restaurant chains and small independents, the regulatory and legal landscapes impacting the industry overall, as well as helping operators find solutions to run their business better.

Lisa Jennings’ experience:

Executive editor, NRN (March 2020 to present)

Executive editor, Restaurant Hospitality (January 2018 to present)

Senior editor, NRN (September 2004 to March 2020)

Reporter/editor, The Commercial Appeal (1990-2001)

Reporter, Washington Business Journal (1985-1987)

Contact Lisa Jennings at:

[email protected]

@livetodineout

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-jennings-83202510/

 

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