March 8, 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.