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# Custom Salad Shops
Vancouver's 'Verdura' is a Fast-Casual Independent Restaurant

By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-07-12 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastcasual-independent-restaurant
References: [dailyhive](http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/verdura-salads-open-2017) & [verdurasalads](http://verdurasalads.com/)

Vancouver's 'Verdura' is a fast-casual independent restaurant that plans to open on Friday July 14th.

Consumers can expect to be served fresh, seasonal vegetables inside a modern-industrial space. With beautiful, fresh ingredients like tomatoes on the vine and grilled asparagus, it is easy to create a [salad masterpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tocaya-salads). While much of the menu is vegetarian-focused, Verdura also serves chef-worthy protein options like ahi tuna and confit chicken. For a hearty breakfast, guests can fill up on one of the shop's many oatmeal options, including a savory offering topped with a poached egg. Beverages include RISE kombucha and La Croix sparkling waters.

Those looking for a fast-casual independent restaurant will be pleased with the variety of salad toppings, fresh ingredients and [compostable take-out containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-salad). As more and more people seek healthy options for when they are on the go, restaurants like Verdura will find success in their speed of service and fresh ingredients.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 82% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Fast-casual Restaurants:** Opportunity for other independent restaurants to adopt fast-casual formats to keep up with the growing demand for healthy and convenient dining options.
- **Customized Salad:** Opportunity for restaurants to offer customizable salad options that cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
- **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative compostable and eco-friendly packaging solutions for the restaurant industry.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Restaurant:** The restaurant industry can capitalize on the growing trend for healthy and customizable dining experiences.
- **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for companies in the food and beverage industry to supply fresh and high-quality ingredients for custom salad shops.
- **Packaging:** The packaging industry can tap into the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions in the restaurant sector.

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