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Chains like Sweetgreen and Chipotle are finally realizing they need to look beyond the ‘slop bowl’

Wraps and protein are emerging as the next fast-food bandwagons.

By Phil WahbaFebruary 27, 2026
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By Phil WahbaNovember 19, 2025
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By Sydney LakeNovember 18, 2025
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By Sasha RogelbergNovember 14, 2025
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