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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Emerging chains flip from growth mode to survival

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 26, 2020

Restaurant Business has been profiling Buzzworthy Brands for the past year. Many of these brands have had to shift their focus as the coronavirus pandemic halted their growth.

Emerging Brands

Chicken Salad Chick revisits its scrappy roots to survive the coronavirus crisis

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 24, 2020

The fast-casual chain is adding pop-up drive-thrus and seeing success with bulk preorders of its chicken salad.

Emerging Brands

How Stan’s Donuts is trying to take on Starbucks

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2020

The Chicago-based doughnut-maker is redoing its decor and emphasizing its coffee program as it seeks to become more of an all-day hangout.

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How Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade keeps its island vibe after moving to the mainland

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 28, 2020

The lemonade and acai bowl fast casual recently transplanted its headquarters to Arizona as it readies for growth.

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Punch Bowl vets buy Wagamama’s U.S. operations

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2020

Robert Cornog and Richard Flaherty plan to expand the 200-unit Asian noodle concept on this side of the Atlantic.

Emerging Brands

Texas Roadhouse revs up Bubba’s 33

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2020

With same-store sales nearly double those of its big sister in Q4, Bubba’s intends to expand by 25% in 2020.

Emerging Brands

What’s behind Chicken Salad Chick’s continued success?

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 21, 2020

Humble chicken salad may be an unlikely growth driver, but don’t tell this fast-casual chain.

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How a U.K. darts eatertainment concept is finding a U.S. audience

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 20, 2020

Flight Club, with its focus on darts and high-end food and drink, breaks out from the eatertainment pack by not catering to kids and families.

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How a health-focused Mexican fast casual is making room for vegans and flexitarians alike

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 13, 2020

At growth chain Tocaya Organica, all dishes start out plant-based, with the option to add meat and dairy items.

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Famous Dave’s parent puts a spotlight on another BBQ star

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 10, 2020

The barbecue company plans to open restaurants affiliated with the next generation of sauce-slathering stars, beginning with Clark Crew BBQ.

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