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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Mighty Quinn’s is poised to grow its BBQ concept on several fronts

Thanks to a new round of investment funding, the fast casual is getting ready to add corporate and franchised stores, as well as expanding its packaged goods line.

Emerging Brands

Drive Shack is betting big on consumer desire to return to food-and-games concepts

The latest episode of the “Buzzworthy Brands” podcast features Hana Khouri, CEO and president of Drive Shack, Inc., discussing plans for her company’s new, small-footprint golf-and-food brand.

Emerging Brands

Portland’s Killer Burger is prepping for ‘aggressive expansion’

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 26, 2021

Armed with private-equity cash and a new president, the rock ‘n roll burger concept is ready to grow.

Emerging Brands

Plant-based chain By Chloe is now Beatnic

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 26, 2021

The name change is a requirement of the beleaguered fast casual’s bankruptcy settlement.

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Dickey’s virtual wing brand becomes a ‘real’ restaurant

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 13, 2021

The chain is opening a brick-and-mortar location of Wing Boss, four months after it debuted as a delivery-only concept.

Emerging Brands

Union Square Hospitality eyes the other side of the pandemic

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 13, 2021

USHG President Chip Wade joins the Buzzworthy Brands podcast to discuss how the multi-concept operator is gearing up for growth after the crisis.

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Smalls Sliders hires Smoothie King vet as CEO

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 09, 2021

The slider concept, from the founder of Walk-On’s and former NFL star Drew Brees, said CEO Joe Lewis will help the brand expand throughout the Gulf South.

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Inside the emerging world of home-based restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 01, 2021

Forget ghost kitchens. Some chefs are skirting the industry entirely to serve food out of their houses.

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Junzi Kitchen and Nice Day want to change the way Americans eat Chinese food

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 22, 2021

This week’s episode of the “Buzzworthy Brands” podcast features Yong Zhao, co-founder and CEO of the two brands, talking about his company’s plans to re-imagine this dining segment.

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5 things to know about: Tom & Chee

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 11, 2021

How an iconic Cincinnati chili concept is finally getting ready to grow its melt concept—after some pandemic-fueled fits and starts.

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