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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Dog Haus embraces delivery-only kitchens as a pathway to growth

The fast-casual hot dog chain explains why it has partnered with virtual kitchen startup Kitchen United to add 25 “ghost” units by the end of 2020.

Emerging Brands

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants named 2019 Pacesetter Award winner

Hiring ahead of the growth is the secret to the brand keeping pace, its CEO says.

Emerging Brands

Dig Inn gets $15M from Danny Meyer-backed fund

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 09, 2019

The emerging fast-casual chain plans to add units and grow its delivery service.

Emerging Brands

Rise Biscuits Donuts changes its name and menu

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 04, 2019

The emerging chain is now called Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken.

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After ‘Shark Tank’ win, is Press Waffle Co. ready to grow?

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 02, 2019

The concept’s founders are hoping to hit it big with their small-footprint chain.

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Will restaurants’ next big competitor be 7-Eleven?

By Alaina Lancaster on Mar. 29, 1975

The convenience store chain launches a fast-casual taco concept and bar.

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Walk-On’s team to launch a fast-casual slider concept

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 15, 2019

Smalls Sliders, backed by a group including NFL star Drew Brees, is scheduled to open its first unit this summer with dreams of national expansion.

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Veggie Grill makes major college campus play

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 12, 2019

The restaurant brand should begin appearing on campuses as soon as next school year.

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How Dick’s Last Resort is bringing back bawdy in 2019

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 04, 2019

After more than three decades, the casual-dining concept is getting smarter—but doubling down on its saucy roots.

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Wingstop founder Antonio Swad has a new concept

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2019

Porch Swing offers “polished comfort food” and marks Swad’s return to the restaurant business.