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Cheesecake Factory sets time frame for buying North Italia

The casual-dining powerhouse has also delayed the launch date of its new fast-casual concept.

Emerging Brands

6 new restaurants that could be ripe for expansion

Here’s a look at some recently opened on-trend restaurants that just might have the legs to gain ground.

Operations

What can operators learn from the year’s best new restaurants?

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 31, 2018

See which concepts made Eater’s most recent list of best new restaurants—and why these trendsetters are worth watching.

Financing

JAB: The new restaurant powerhouse

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2018

Here's a look at JAB's acquisitions and restaurant concepts.

Emerging Brands

5 fresh fast casuals from established restaurateurs

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 03, 2018

Proven restaurant operators are breaking from their traditional mold in order to drive their portfolios forward.

Emerging Brands

Where's the best place to open a new restaurant concept? Try Texas.

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 02, 2018

A new ranking packs a number of surprises about where startups are most likely to succeed or fail.

Emerging Brands

Newcomers to the 2018 Top 500 list

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 22, 2018

These emerging brands managed to grow sales enough to break into the ranks of the largest chains across the country.

Emerging Brands

Mission BBQ: The fast-growing chain you might not know about

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2018

The story behind the flourishing chain began with a mission to support the military, firefighters and police officers.

Emerging Brands

The 10 fastest-growing emerging chains in 2018

By Sara Rush Wirth on May. 30, 2018

Restaurant Business offers a sneak peek at this year's Future 50 emerging brands.

Emerging Brands

4 just-opened fast casuals from full-service restaurants

By Heather Lalley on May. 03, 2018

Experienced operators try their hand at innovation in this still-blooming sector.