Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

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.

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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Gold Star is finally ready to grow its Tom & Chee brand

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 08, 2021

This week's episode of the "Buzzworthy Brands" podcast features GSR Brands President and CEO talking about growing the melt concept after a pandemic pause.

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