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Future 50: Emerging Brands

Restaurant Business magazine's annual ranking of the fastest-growing small chains in America

Future 50: Emerging Brands

8 insights from the Future 50 chains

 By Heather Lalley and Benita Gingerella on Jul. 13, 2017

The Future 50 uncovers industry insights around where the hot upstarts are germinating and other commonalities.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Shake Shack

 Sep. 13, 2013

Shake Shack is a modern, quick-service roadside-style burger stand chain serving dishes made from local ingredients, including hamburgers, hot dogs, fries...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe

Sep. 13, 2013

Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe, a casual, urban, family-friendly restaurant concept, offers dine-in, take-out and catering options. Stores are in diverse locations...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Amato’s Pizza

Jun. 25, 2014

Amato’s originated in 1902 in Maine as a dockside sandwich cart operated by Italian immigrant Giovanni Amato.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Happy’s Pizza

Jul. 08, 2014

Happy’s Pizza debuted in Detroit, Michigan, in 1994. Additional locations followed throughout the state, eventually entering the Ohio and Illinois markets, expanding through franchising in Florida, Kentucky, Texas, California and Nevada.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Montana Mike’s Steakhouse

Jul. 08, 2014

Montana Mike’s stretches from Texas all the way up to North Dakota, with 29 units in eight states. Steak is the specialty, from porterhouse and sirloin to filet mignon.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Umami Burger

Jul. 15, 2014

Do not—repeat, do not—read this entry aloud. The mere mention of Umami Burger can trigger a stampede among the Yelp crowd.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Iggy’s Sports Grill

Jul. 09, 2014

Founded in 1996 by 42-year veteran restaurateur Hersch Ipaktchian, Iggy’s accompanies its 10-page casual dining menu with televised professional sports. Entrees, priced from $5.95 to $17.95, range from burgers, pizza and enchiladas to ribeye steaks and prime rib.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Lee’s Sandwiches

Jul. 15, 2014

Lee’s evolved from a catering truck in the early ’80s to a chain of brick-and-mortar stores built around a menu of traditional Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

SanSai Japanese Grill

Jul. 14, 2014

This quickservice chain specializes in traditional Japanese cuisine served at a value price in a casual, friendly environment

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