What is a fast casual restaurant?
Q: What is a fast casual restaurant?
A: A fast casual restaurant is a type of restaurant that aims to fill the gap between fast food joints and more formal restaurants.
Q: Does a fast casual restaurant offer full table service?
A: No, fast casual restaurants do not offer full table service.
Q: How is the food quality in a fast casual restaurant compared to fast food places?
A: The food quality in a fast casual restaurant is higher than that of fast food places.
Q: Does a fast casual restaurant use frozen or processed ingredients?
A: Fast casual restaurants use fewer frozen or processed ingredients than fast food restaurants.
Q: What does the term 'casual dining' mean in the context of fast casual restaurants?
A: 'Casual dining' refers to chains like TGI Friday's and Applebee's in the U.S. and Harvester in the U.K.
Q: What is the typical cost per meal in a fast casual restaurant?
A: The typical cost per meal in a fast casual restaurant is in the $8-$15 range.
Q: Can you name some examples of fast casual restaurants in the U.S.?
A: Examples of fast casual restaurants in the U.S. include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Culvers, and Panera.
