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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

5 things to know about: Chi’lantro BBQ

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

Emerging Brands

Two industry vets partner to grow Mandola’s Italian Kitchen

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.

Emerging Brands

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.

Emerging Brands

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. 

Emerging Brands

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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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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Chili's parent is going big-time into virtual concepts

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2020

Brinker International's first venture is already generating sales at the rate of $150 million a year, and several more brands are in test.

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Longtime a.m. rival of Dunkin’ raises the competition

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 11, 2020

The Cumberland Farms c-store chain is introducing an in-store bakery-cafe featuring freshly made foods and coffees.

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Robert Earl says he’s out to save independent restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 06, 2020

Not coincidentally, his new virtual venture may add to his success, too.

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