Restaurant Business

Emerging Brands

5 game-changing concepts of 2017

Truly innovative concepts—those that find solutions to perennial problems like rising real estate and labor costs—are rare birds indeed. Here’s a look at some of the game-changers that opened in 2017.

Operations

Pie Five's parent plots new expansion strategy for Pizza Inn

Rave Restaurant Group has hatched a plan to roll the concept into the c-store business.

The convenience store chain launches a fast-casual taco concept and bar.

A 23,000-square-foot Reserve Roastery, the second in the U.S., just opened in New York City.

The awards spotlight excellence in business-to-business media.

The pizza chain’s new Hotspots program delivers to more than 150,000 places without traditional addresses.

Owners of pass-through companies would get some relief, but the qualifications suggest not all restaurateurs would qualify.

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