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Emerging Brands

PopUp Bagels launches franchising with new funding round

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 01, 2024

Former Moe's Southwest Grill exec Tory Bartlett is the new CEO for the New York-based "grip, rip and dip" bagel concept.

Financing

Luckin Coffee and the booming Asian coffee sector take a bite out of Starbucks

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 23, 2024

Dispatch from Singapore: The Asian coffee market was largely untapped when Starbucks first entered China 20 years ago. But it is suddenly flush with competitors that are growing at a breakneck pace.

Emerging Brands

Chipotle, it seems, wants a piece of Cava's falafel

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 15, 2024

The Ohio-based Brassica concept has won a minority investment from Chipotle's Cultivate Next fund with plans for growth.

Operations

Chili's has a dress code and 9 other takeaways from the CREATE conference

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2024

Prices in California are increasing. Be careful with debt. Be prepared for a big opening. Those are among the tidbits we came away with while attending the event, which was focused on emerging chains.

Emerging Brands

Quick-service chains take center stage on the Future 50

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 16, 2024

Limited-service restaurants dominate the 2024 ranking of up-and-coming restaurant concepts. Beverages, snacks and desserts take center stage.

Operations

Consumer trends are on Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's side

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 16, 2024

The fast-casual Mediterranean chain says it is getting customers who want a good in-restaurant experience as well as those who want a family-style meal at home.

Emerging Brands

Five Iron Golf is serious about golf, and food

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 16, 2024

The food-and-golf concept is serious about growing its sport. But it also means business when it comes to the menu.

Emerging Brands

Original ChopShop aims for fast-casual sweet spot

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 16, 2024

A diverse menu gives those bored with single-focus concepts something different.

Special Reports

A focus on ingredients sets Rush Bowls apart in a crowded segment

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 16, 2024

Founder and CEO Andrew Pudalov started the better-for-you bowls brand after a career in finance.

Emerging Brands

F1 Arcade prepares to punch accelerator on growth

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 12, 2024

This Formula One racing-themed social entertainment concept is built around sophisticated simulators and high-end dining. Thirty units are planned in five years.

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