Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Newcomers to the Top 100 Independents

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 17, 2019

Thirteen restaurants made their debuts on RB's list of the top 100 independent restaurants this year.

Emerging Brands

How a former fitness exec is using free workouts to build a fast-casual brand

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 17, 2019

Crisp & Green offers yoga classes, running clubs and more alongside its salads, grain bowls and smoothies.

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Milk Bar secures funding to grow units and retail operations

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 16, 2019

Milk Bar, the dessert concept that began as part of the Momofuku restaurant group before spinning off on its own, has secured another round of funding.

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Is this cannabis cafe the restaurant of the future?

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 11, 2019

Lowell Farms has navigated a number of regulatory hoops to open what’s billed as the country’s first marijuana restaurant.

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How a growing chicken concept is differentiating itself in a crowded market

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 10, 2019

Chick N Max, founded by an industry vet, sells chicken fried and smoked—and even has its own in-store radio station.

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How a growing sushi concept is prepping for franchising

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 03, 2019

10-year-old Sushi Sake is standardizing its operations as it opens its doors to franchisees.

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With Fox deal done, Cheesecake Factory embarks on a new growth plan

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 03, 2019

The acquisition provides a standout operator with a standing concept-development lab.

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How an emerging chain is rethinking Chinese takeout

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 02, 2019

Junzi Kitchen, which recently received $5 million in an early funding round, is looking at ghost kitchens and other outside-the-box models to fuel its growth.

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