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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Newcomers to the Top 100

 By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

These eight restaurants made their debut on the list of the top-grossing indies in the U.S.

Emerging Brands

Condado Tacos adds an industry vet as president

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 21, 2020

The growing full-service taco chain hired Scott Shotter, who most recently served as CEO at Back Yard Burgers.

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Topgolf’s founders tee up a new concept for U.S. expansion

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 16, 2020

Puttshack’s growth plans have been slowed by the pandemic, but an Atlanta location is slated to open this spring.

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5 things to know about: Chi’lantro BBQ

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 09, 2020

How a Korean-Mexican fast casual got back in touch with its food truck roots to navigate the pandemic.

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Two industry vets partner to grow Mandola’s Italian Kitchen

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 28, 2020

Paul Avery, former president and COO of Outback Steakhouse, and Damian Mandola, co-founder of Carrabba’s, have big plans for the fast-casual concept.

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5 things to know about: Tacos 4 Life

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 25, 2020

How a mission-driven taco concept shook up its under-utilized drive-thrus during a crisis.

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5 things to know about: Atomic Wings

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 11, 2020

How the fast-casual chicken wing chain is preparing for growth amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Wawa is testing a new dinner menu

By Brett Dworski on Aug. 25, 2020

With its increased focus on dinner, the c-store chain stakes out a daypart typically dominated by restaurants. 

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Beef 'O' Brady's parent opts for a brick-and-mortar new chicken concept

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2020

The Hatchery will feature an array of chicken items in a limited-service format with an emphasis on to-go.

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Buffalo Wings & Rings tries fast-casual service in new design

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2020

The high-volume chain plans to open a restaurant providing self-service as well as table service, for beer and food. New technology will be the enabler.

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