4 signals tagged #fastcasual.
Originally popularized by the quesabirria taco, birria is now poised for significant expansion across U.S. national restaurant menus in 2026. Its rich flavor profile and inherent shareability are driving adoption into ramen, pizza, burgers, and fast-casual concepts as operators seek innovative comfort food offerings.
Jun 30, 2026
Dynamic and time-based menu pricing scaled across restaurants in 2026 via digital menus, boosting margins and traffic in off-peak windows while triggering consumer-fairness debates.
Jun 28, 2026
A new generation of c-store fresh kitchens is hitting fast-casual quality at half the ticket — and the fast-casual middle is feeling it.
May 21, 2026
After Mediterranean, the bowl-format playbook has found its next cuisine — and unit economics look strong.
May 21, 2026