Restaurant trends: fast casual still hot

Perspectives from BofA Global Research’s Leading Analysts

July 22, 2025

Josh Shanker

Featured Guest
Sara Senatore, Senior Research Analyst, Restaurants

Order up: Inflation of restaurant prices has outpaced the overall rate. Hear about the impact on quick service, why we remain bullish on fast casual, the impact of AI and more.

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