01The Read
Fast-casual bakery-café chain offering soups, salads, and sandwiches
1,8822019
1,9242020
1,9712021
1,9572022
1,9662023
1,9942024
2,0202025
SOURCE: QSR PRO ESTIMATES
02Our Coverage
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