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title: Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025
description: Nominate your picks for this year's inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering — launching September 8th, presented by Fast Casual and Lunchbox.
image: https://info.lunchbox.io/hubfs/Newsletter-Jul-08-2025-01-44-29-4786-PM.png
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## The Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025 Are Here

The wait is over. We’re proud to unveil this year’s Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering — the leaders, innovators, and change-makers shaping the future of catering as one of the most powerful growth channels in restaurants today.

[ View the Official List ](https://www.fastcasual.com/resources/top-30-movers-shakers-in-catering-2025/)

![Top30Alumni](https://info.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Top30Alumni.png?width=2000&height=1046&name=Top30Alumni.png "Top30Alumni")

## What makes a Top 30 Mover & Shaker in Catering?

![Innovator](https://info.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201000007584-1.png?width=1508&height=2000&name=Group%201000007584-1.png "Innovator")

![Leader](https://info.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201000007582-1.png?width=1508&height=2000&name=Group%201000007582-1.png "Leader")

![Expert](https://info.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201000007583-1.png?width=1508&height=2000&name=Group%201000007583-1.png "Expert")

### The Process

Nominations close August 17th, where emerging and enterprise executives and brands are submitted for consideration. Candidates are evaluated by Lunchbox and Fast Casual based on nomination count and impact / influence on the industry.

### The Fine Print

Nominations open on July 28th and close August 17th at 11:59pm ET. The final list launches September 8th at 10am ET. Nominees must be from an emerging (15+ locations) or enterprise brand (50+ locations) for consideration.