Innovative restaurant brands and executives shaping the fast casual segment sponsored by EQUIPMENT Why do so many successful foodservice operations rely on Taylor Company? KNOWLEDGE It’s because our equipment is designed around your needs and our vast support network has technicians on call 24/7. We call it being “Built to Serve.” PEOPLE Built to Serve. © 2017 Taylor Company. All Rights Reserved. | Taylor-Company.com | 800.678.7084 2017 Executive Summary Although the past year has been a bit of a struggle for the restaurant sector overall, with several reports showing a downgrade in growth projections for the year, many fast casual concepts have continued to thrive by embracing innovation to improve the customer experience. This year’s list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers recognizes 76 brands and 24 industry executives who continue Cherryh Cansler Tom Harper Editorial director, President & CEO to push their teams and the segment forward despite setbacks. Networld Media Group
[email protected] This year’s list not only recognizes growth and sales Kathy Doyle Executive vice president & publisher accomplishments, but also honors innovation in the use of technology to enhance the
[email protected] customer experience, and willingness to take risks in the name of brand elevation. Cherryh Cansler Choosing the Top 100 Editorial director Hundreds of brands nominated themselves by taking part in a survey about their business
[email protected] practices. They nominated executives by completing a second survey that asked them to Brittany Warren identify individuals whom they believe best represent the industry. Custom content editor
[email protected] Normally, the Top 100 is comprised of 75 brands and 25 executives.