Five Fast Casual Restaurants That Could Be The Next Chipotle

The Mexican fast casual, Chipotle started out as a small burrito shop in Denver. No one knew that it would steal the spotlight from fast food restaurant McDonald's. Today when we think fast casual, Chipotle comes to mind. But, the marketplace is changing and there are a ton of newcomers in the segment making major waves!

Here are five fast casual restaurants on the rise-

1. Sweetgreen - The salad bar of many options is earning a similar reputation like Chipotle's for having massive lines out the door at lunchtime.
2. Wingstop - The finger-licking chicken wing shop has expanded to more than 700 locations coast-to-coast.
3. Shake Shack - The better burger business meaning "all natural" has made a name for itself as an upscale burger joint.
4. Blaze Pizza - The BYOP "build-your-own-pizza" concept gives customers the opportunity to customize to their every desire.
5. Fazoli's - The Kentucky-based fast-causal Italian chain lets you create the perfect salad and pasta bowls

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