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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Uncommon Brands unleashes growth for two brands: Fuego Tortilla Grill and The Rice Box

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 07, 2026

This early-stage investor is on the hunt to add more young brands to its portfolio in the fast-casual space with strong unit economics.

Emerging Brands

How Go Greek is positioning for brand longevity

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 06, 2026

Froyo is hot, but dessert trends come and go. This franchise brand hopes to become a way of life.

Emerging Brands

Urbane Café prepares for growth outside California with a slow-and-steady pace

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 05, 2026

This fast-casual chain did not take the private-equity route for expansion. Nearing 50 units, CEO Tom Holt has no regrets.

Emerging Brands

Here are the highly anticipated independent concepts coming this fall

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 02, 2026

New restaurants by Daniel Humm, Nancy Silverton, and House Kiki are among the notables this busy opening season.

Emerging Brands

Meet Diafa, a company that aspires to be the largest operator of luxury restaurants in the world

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 30, 2026

Buzzworthy Brands: In the K-shaped economy, this Abu Dhabi- and London-based group sees a world of opportunity, in the U.S. and globally.

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Goop Kitchen co-CEO on growth ahead for actress Gwyneth Paltrow's restaurant brand

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 24, 2026

After opening the first dine-in unit for the mostly virtual brand in August, Donald Moore said there are plans for more. But the company behind the concept is taking it slow.

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In the bakery-cafe race, 85°C Bakery could be the brand to watch

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 22, 2026

This Taiwanese chain recently passed the 100-unit mark in the U.S., with plans to hit 150 by 2028. The beverage side is proving to be a powerhouse.

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Pura Vida Miami captures health-minded diners with fast-casual hybrid

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 18, 2026

Expecting to hit 65 units by the end of the year, this beach-inspired all-day cafe believes consumers are willing to pay a bit more for quality and in-store experience.

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Canada's Shark Club makes waves in Texas

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 16, 2026

The elevated sports bar concept just opened its second location in the Lone Star State and is part of a growing U.S. footprint for Vancouver-based Northland Properties.

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Meat N' Bone finds specialty niche in America's protein obsession

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 16, 2026

This retailer-turned-restaurateur sees opportunity in the elite world of wagyu, picanha, and kokusan-gyu.

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