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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Don Pablo’s, Farrell’s call it quits

The once-promising chains have shuttered their last units.

Emerging Brands

New owner shakes up ops at Crazy Dough’s Pizza as it readies for growth

Georgia Franchise Group is using a commissary approach to produce the concept’s labor-intensive dough.

Emerging Brands

As pot culture goes mainstream, Cheba Hut looks to grow—and grow up

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 20, 2019

The toasted sub concept is adding units through franchising while looking to appeal to a wider demographic.

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By Chloe plots its growth by building a data warehouse

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 12, 2019

This first installment of Buzzworthy Brands, a new weekly feature on growth chains, highlights vegan fast-casual concept By Chloe.

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Here’s where to dine during the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 13, 2019

Chicago’s thriving dining scene is full of restaurants to scout after a long day at the Show. Here are some of the newest additions.

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Shuttered sandwich chain Taylor Gourmet has a new owner

By Heather Lalley on May 01, 2019

A Washington, D.C., developer acquired the fast-casual concept’s assets via auction and plans to reopen several units this year.

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Former Tilted Kilt president launches Cajun fast-casual concept

By Heather Lalley on May 01, 2019

Ron Lynch is now serving gumbo and jambalaya at VooDoo Daddy’s Steam Kitchen in Tempe, Ariz.

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Dog Haus embraces delivery-only kitchens as a pathway to growth

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 25, 2019

The fast-casual hot dog chain explains why it has partnered with virtual kitchen startup Kitchen United to add 25 “ghost” units by the end of 2020.

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Newcomers to the Top 500

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 22, 2019

These chains grew sales enough to make it onto this year’s ranking.

Emerging Brands

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants named 2019 Pacesetter Award winner

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 09, 2019

Hiring ahead of the growth is the secret to the brand keeping pace, its CEO says.