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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

How Jose Andres’ ThinkFoodGroup is plotting its post-pandemic future

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 15, 2021

ThinkFoodGroup is planning to open new units as it deals with the fallout from the pandemic and finds new ways to operate.

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Fast-casual chain Meatheads declares bankruptcy

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 14, 2021

But the 13-unit Chicago-based concept's lender is crying foul, calling the filing a "stunt" and arguing the filings were made in bad faith.

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Restaurant accelerator Venture Kitchen adds another brand to its fold

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 13, 2021

Restaurant accelerator Venture Kitchen, the owner of Blackwood BBQ and Naansense, has acquired health-focused concept FARE.

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5 things to know about: Bluestone Lane

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 06, 2021

Australian-inspired coffee concept Bluestone Lane is plotting its post-pandemic growth.

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A former Burgerim franchisee rebrands

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 29, 2021

Abdul Popal, a former Burgerim franchisee, is hoping to franchise his new iniBurger concept and said it will be run much differently than the disgraced burger brand.

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Chili's adds a takeout option for its virtual concept, It's Just Wings

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 24, 2021

The chicken wing concept now lets customers place pickup orders through Google and Google Maps.

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How the pandemic is reshaping the future of Mendocino Farms

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 24, 2021

How the pandemic is reshaping the expansion plans for growing fast-casual chain Mendocino Farms.

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5 things to know about Roots Chicken Shak

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 23, 2021

The owners of Roots Chicken Shak are looking to create a franchise model geared toward women and minority entrepreneurs.

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7-Eleven just opened its first drive-thru

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 23, 2021

The c-store giant's newest experimental store will allow customers to buy Laredo Taco Co. food and 7-Eleven beverages without leaving their cars

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Veggie Grill debuts a plant-based burger concept

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 10, 2021

Veggie Grill is rebranding three of its current locations as plant-based Stand-Up Burgers restaurants, with plans to grow the concept further next year.

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