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fast casual

[/fæst ˈkæʒuəl/]
nounpl: fast casuals
fast casual
1. A restaurant concept that combines the speed and efficiency of fast food with higher quality ingredients and casual dining ambiance, where customers order at a counter but may have table service or self-service
Chipotle is a popular fast casual restaurant chain known for customizable bowls and burritos.
Chipotle é uma popular cadeia de restaurantes fast casual conhecida por tigelas e burritos personalizáveis.
2. A dining establishment positioned between traditional fast food and full-service restaurants in terms of price, quality, and service style
Fast casual restaurants appeal to customers looking for quick meals with better nutritional options.
Restaurantes fast casual atraem clientes que procuram refeições rápidas com melhores opções nutricionais.
Synonyms
QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) with elevated qualityfast-casual diningquick-casual
Antonyms
fine diningfast foodquick service

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fast casual
Term commonly used in Brazilian English and increasingly adopted in Portuguese business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
restaurante fast casual
Often referred to with full Portuguese phrase
São Paulo
fast casual
Widely used in business and marketing terminology
Portugal
restaurante de serviço rápido casual
More descriptive translation preferred; English term sometimes used in commercial contexts
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