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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

How a former Popeyes exec is transforming a 7-unit fast casual

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 06, 2020

After joining The Melt as CEO in 2016, Ralph Bower is making big changes after doing a small thing: listening.

Emerging Brands

Topgolf debuts its small-footprint concept

 By Heather Lalley on Jan. 31, 2020

Lounge by Topgolf, which recently opened in a Seattle suburb, might allow the eatertainment chain to expand in urban markets.

Emerging Brands

Robert Earl launches a virtual wings chain

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 31, 2020

Wing Squad will offer delivery from ghost kitchens via the apps of third-party services.

Emerging Brands

How a seafood boil chain is preparing for off-premise growth

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 30, 2020

Angry Crab Shack is testing take-home seafood boil kits while also making sure to focus on the in-restaurant experience.

Emerging Brands

How a former Raising Cane’s exec came out of semi-retirement to get a hot dog chain on track

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 23, 2020

Dat Dog CEO Paul Tuennerman is using his next act to prepare the emerging brand for nationwide growth.

Emerging Brands

As Burgerim grew, protection for franchisees fell short

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2020

The fast-casual burger chain exploited a hole in franchise regulations, selling more than 1,200 licenses before problems became evident.

Emerging Brands

Burgerim franchisees pick up the pieces

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2020

Hundreds of franchisees lost money betting on the Burgerim brand. Many ended up in bankruptcy. Some lost their homes. These are their stories.

Emerging Brands

Curry Up Now plots expansion with latest cash infusion

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 21, 2020

The Indian fast-casual chain recently received a venture-capital investment from a firm backed by former NFL player Joe Montana.

Emerging Brands

The Burgerim disaster

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 17, 2020

Burgerim was once one of the hottest, fastest-growing brands in the U.S. Then its founder left the country, leaving behind a wreckage of unpaid workers, bankrupt franchisees and others struggling to make it work.

Emerging Brands

The Pie Hole focuses on cross-channel expansion

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 16, 2020

The pie and coffee concept is growing units while also expanding its wholesale, e-commerce and CPG segments.

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