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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Wetzel’s Pretzels founder, Blaze Pizza investor has a new growth vehicle

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 26, 2019

Bill Phelps is now the CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken, a growing fast casual selling spicy chicken tenders and sliders.

Emerging Brands

City Works prepares to bring its craft beer concept to Disney

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 26, 2019

The growing “pour house” brand is finding success with local brews, comprehensive employee training and an expanding events business.

Emerging Brands

Two years after being acquired, what’s next for Tom & Chee?

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 20, 2019

After closing nearly two dozen units, the sandwich and soup concept is reentering growth mode under Gold Star Brands ownership with a smaller prototype and renewed focus.

Emerging Brands

How a waffle-and-ice cream concept is becoming a surprise delivery star

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 19, 2019

Social media is generating buzz for The Dolly Llama, a four-unit dessert concept based in Southern California.

Emerging Brands

Full-service chains test-drive a fleet of new growth vehicles

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2019

Diversification into new concepts is sweeping through casual dining in particular. Here’s a rundown of who’s trying what.

Emerging Brands

J. Alexander’s plans another concept

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2019

The polished-casual operator intends to stay in the high end of the casual market with a new steak and seafood venture.

Emerging Brands

How a commissary is positioning Condado Tacos for growth

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 12, 2019

The 13-unit, full-service taco concept plans to nearly quadruple the size of its commissary early next year as it gets ready to expand.

Emerging Brands

Growing Urban Plates adds its 1st CMO

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 12, 2019

Steve Greer comes to the fast casual from Real Mex Restaurants and Outback Steakhouse.

Emerging Brands

Famous Dave’s preps for its new concept

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 10, 2019

The company changed its name to accommodate the launch of Clark Crew BBQ.

Emerging Brands

How Life Alive is working to become a wellness brand

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 05, 2019

The Ron Shaich-funded, all-organic fast casual is putting money into its interiors and building a calendar of special events to give customers more reasons to stop in.

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