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title: "Toastique"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/578b8c7c-71a9-4b61-8bd9-362b695409fa
source: "Restaurant Business"
original_url: https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/future-50-2026/toastique
category: "Bakery & breakfast"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Bakery & breakfast"
published: 2026-10-29T10:30:53.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:57:38.569Z
image: https://cdn.informaconnect.com/platform/files/public/Toastique5386WEB_1793269856.jpg?VersionId=WscOIxKivrUjT0otQ8HnfqKWf4s4_340
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# Toastique

**TL;DR:** Toastique's founder Brianna Keefe opened the chain's first location in Washington, D.C. and has since expanded to over 65 locations nationally through franchising. The concept is known for its gourmet toast toppings and has thrived in the healthy fast-casual segment.

*originally published in Restaurant Business on 2026-10-29. [Read the original](https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/future-50-2026/toastique).*

## Story

Toastique's founder Brianna Keefe opened the fast-casual chain's first location in Washington, D.C. for two reasons: She wanted to create healthier counter service options, and she just really loved toast. Now, eight years later, Toastique has expanded its menu of gourmet toasts, smoothie bowls, and juices to franchising to over 65 locations nationally. The concept is known for its menu of gourmet toast toppings like smoked salmon, burrata, and prosciutto, and has thrived in the growing healthy fast-casual segment.

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchising (topic)
- Restaurant Business (publication)
- menu offerings (topic)
- Washington, D.C. (location)
- Toastique (company)
- Brianna Keefe (person)
- healthy fast-casual (topic)

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Originally reported by Restaurant Business (https://restaurantbusinessonline.com/future-50-2026/toastique). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/578b8c7c-71a9-4b61-8bd9-362b695409fa).