Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Perkins is ready to fire up its second concept

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 08, 2024

The fast-casual venture, Griddle & Go, is intended to reach new consumers while also opening up new expansion opportunities.

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Vets behind Toasted Yolk try a breakfast-and-lunch-only drive-thru

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 07, 2024

The menu of Twisted Egg Shack was drafted to provide portability without sacrificing quality, addressing a shortcoming of the daytime dining market.

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Wagamama takes control of its U.S. operations

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 26, 2024

With sights set on growth, the U.K.-based casual-dining chain has acquired the eight locations in the United States that were previously owned by a joint venture.

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Restaurateur José Andrés to open luxury hotel with private club

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 26, 2024

To be called The Bazaar Hotel, the 67-room property in Washington, D.C.'s well-heeled Georgetown neighborhood will be designed to bring together thought leaders at a members-only penthouse club.

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Original ChopShop aims for fast-casual sweet spot

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 16, 2024

A diverse menu gives those bored with single-focus concepts something different.

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Five Iron Golf is serious about golf, and food

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 16, 2024

The food-and-golf concept is serious about growing its sport. But it also means business when it comes to the menu.

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Quick-service chains take center stage on the Future 50

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 16, 2024

Limited-service restaurants dominate the 2024 ranking of up-and-coming restaurant concepts. Beverages, snacks and desserts take center stage.

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F1 Arcade prepares to punch accelerator on growth

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 12, 2024

This Formula One racing-themed social entertainment concept is built around sophisticated simulators and high-end dining. Thirty units are planned in five years.

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