Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

5 food hall-based concepts poised to pop

Food halls are a low-risk incubator for young concepts.

Why Eataly Chicago is a must-see

Eataly Chicago closed its doors for a day just a week after opening in December. Why? Not even the operators foresaw how popular it would be.

Emerging Brands

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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Guy Fieri’s Times Square concept to close

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 29, 2017

Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar, consistently one of the country’s top-grossing independent restaurants, announced this week that it will close on New Year’s Eve. The Times Square restaurant from ...

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8 openings on our radar

By Lauren Hallow on Feb. 09, 2017

Restaurant Business’ latest openings roundup includes outposts from international chains, restaurants specializing in ethnic fare, plus more to keep an eye on, including a revamped Planet Hollywood.

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Technomic's 25 fastest growing global chains

By Kelly Killian on Sep. 19, 2017

Growth-minded restaurateurs know the importance of keeping an eye on the competitors entering and expanding in their markets.

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Tesla reveals its next restaurant

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 08, 2018

After giving restaurants a limited try, Tesla is planning to push deeper into the business with the opening of a retro quick-service restaurant at one of its Los Angeles charging stations.

Emerging Brands