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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

How Stan’s Donuts is trying to take on Starbucks

The Chicago-based doughnut-maker is redoing its decor and emphasizing its coffee program as it seeks to become more of an all-day hangout.

Emerging Brands

How Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade keeps its island vibe after moving to the mainland

The lemonade and acai bowl fast casual recently transplanted its headquarters to Arizona as it readies for growth.

Emerging Brands

Punch Bowl vets buy Wagamama’s U.S. operations

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2020

Robert Cornog and Richard Flaherty plan to expand the 200-unit Asian noodle concept on this side of the Atlantic.

Emerging Brands

Texas Roadhouse revs up Bubba’s 33

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2020

With same-store sales nearly double those of its big sister in Q4, Bubba’s intends to expand by 25% in 2020.

Emerging Brands

What’s behind Chicken Salad Chick’s continued success?

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 21, 2020

Humble chicken salad may be an unlikely growth driver, but don’t tell this fast-casual chain.

Emerging Brands

How a U.K. darts eatertainment concept is finding a U.S. audience

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 20, 2020

Flight Club, with its focus on darts and high-end food and drink, breaks out from the eatertainment pack by not catering to kids and families.

Emerging Brands

How a health-focused Mexican fast casual is making room for vegans and flexitarians alike

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 13, 2020

At growth chain Tocaya Organica, all dishes start out plant-based, with the option to add meat and dairy items.

Emerging Brands

Famous Dave’s parent puts a spotlight on another BBQ star

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 10, 2020

The barbecue company plans to open restaurants affiliated with the next generation of sauce-slathering stars, beginning with Clark Crew BBQ.

Emerging Brands

How a former Popeyes exec is transforming a 7-unit fast casual

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 06, 2020

After joining The Melt as CEO in 2016, Ralph Bower is making big changes after doing a small thing: listening.

Emerging Brands

Topgolf debuts its small-footprint concept

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 31, 2020

Lounge by Topgolf, which recently opened in a Seattle suburb, might allow the eatertainment chain to expand in urban markets.

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