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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

J. Alexander’s plans another concept

The polished-casual operator intends to stay in the high end of the casual market with a new steak and seafood venture.

Emerging Brands

How a commissary is positioning Condado Tacos for growth

The 13-unit, full-service taco concept plans to nearly quadruple the size of its commissary early next year as it gets ready to expand.

Emerging Brands

Growing Urban Plates adds its 1st CMO

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 12, 2019

Steve Greer comes to the fast casual from Real Mex Restaurants and Outback Steakhouse.

Emerging Brands

Famous Dave’s preps for its new concept

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 10, 2019

The company changed its name to accommodate the launch of Clark Crew BBQ.

Emerging Brands

How Life Alive is working to become a wellness brand

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 05, 2019

The Ron Shaich-funded, all-organic fast casual is putting money into its interiors and building a calendar of special events to give customers more reasons to stop in.

Emerging Brands

A fast-growing beer club is boosting Lazy Dog’s sales

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 29, 2019

Next up for the casual-dining brand is a members-only club for dogs, too.

Emerging Brands

How a snack-sized offering is helping Dill & Parsley grow

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 22, 2019

Created by accident, the Mediterranean fast casual’s “minibowls” are now drawing mega sales.

Emerging Brands

For Uncle Jack’s Meat House, menu mix is driving visits

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 15, 2019

Former Food Network host Willie Degel is growing his upscale-casual concept by giving diners more reasons to stop in.

Emerging Brands

Buzzworthy Brands: How Joella’s Hot Chicken is wooing wedding business

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 08, 2019

This growing fast-casual concept serves Nashville hot chicken with six hot sauce choices, from mild to “fire-in-da-hole.”

Emerging Brands

Culver’s hits the big time

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 06, 2019

But the chain is keeping its small-town Midwestern roots, even as it expands nationally.

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