Emerging Brands

Emerging Brands

Israeli chef Eyal Shani makes the case for the 'most genius' sandwich in the world

Miznon is just one growing brand within the Tel Aviv-based chef's growing Good People Group. But the fast-casual concept has become a "translator of cultures," he contends.

Emerging Brands

7th Street Burger keeps it simple and affordable

This New York City-based smashburger concept is expecting to go from 26 to 100 units in the next two years, all company owned. Now the founders are growing a second brand.

The fast-casual wellness chain is growing in Florida, New York and Southern California as a high-end, all-day cafe.

A godfather of the Minneapolis dining scene, Kaysen says his restaurants are busier than ever. Consumers may be pulling back, but they're still looking for an experience.

Equity firm Stripes has made an undisclosed strategic investment in the Dallas-based coffee shop chain. With 24 units, the plan is national expansion.

This fast-casual franchise brand Vicious Biscuit is growing outside the South, and expects to double in unit count by the end of 2026.

London-based Farmer J is bringing its anti-slop-bowl concept to New York City in mid-December, targeting health-conscious young professionals with its signature Fieldtray—essentially a meat-and-two-sides served on compartmentalized trays that separate dishes like old-school cafeteria service. Founded by Jonathan Recanati and his wife Ali in 2014, the fast-casual Mediterranean concept operates 15 UK locations and has raised $23 million for U.S. expansion, positioning itself as an alternative to the customizable bowl craze dominating NYC's fast-casual dining scene.

The full-service brand has eight locations here and plans to open seven more over the next two years. It sees a big opportunity for its broad, scratch-made menu and stylish restaurants.

With the fourth unit opening next week, the sandwich chain is attempting to demonstrate how "real food" can be scaled efficiently. More proof may be needed. But could this be, quite literally, the next Chipotle?

Washington D.C. restaurateur Rose Previte has launched Maydan Market Los Angeles, a groundbreaking 10,000-square-foot venue that brings her Michelin-starred restaurant Maydan and Compass Rose to the West Coast while pioneering a new small restaurant business support model.

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