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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Inside the emerging world of home-based restaurants

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 01, 2021

Forget ghost kitchens. Some chefs are skirting the industry entirely to serve food out of their houses.

Emerging Brands

Junzi Kitchen and Nice Day want to change the way Americans eat Chinese food

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 22, 2021

This week’s episode of the “Buzzworthy Brands” podcast features Yong Zhao, co-founder and CEO of the two brands, talking about his company’s plans to re-imagine this dining segment.

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5 things to know about: Tom & Chee

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 11, 2021

How an iconic Cincinnati chili concept is finally getting ready to grow its melt concept—after some pandemic-fueled fits and starts.

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Gold Star is finally ready to grow its Tom & Chee brand

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 08, 2021

This week's episode of the "Buzzworthy Brands" podcast features GSR Brands President and CEO talking about growing the melt concept after a pandemic pause.

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Even as dining rooms fully open, Chuck E. Cheese doubles down on virtual concept Pasqually’s

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 07, 2021

The food-and-games operator recently hired a senior executive to work on growing the delivery-only pizza brand.

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The Melting Pot bets experiential dining makes a strong comeback

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 07, 2021

The fondue concept says table traffic is soaring as consumers embrace the opportunity to socialize in a post-pandemic environment.

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Is Tesla’s Elon Musk getting into the restaurant business?

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 02, 2021

The electric car maker filed a trademark application to apply its stylized “T” logo and branding to restaurant services.

Emerging Brands

After 40 years, Chicago’s Buona Beef gets ready for the national stage

By Heather Lalley on May 27, 2021

The family-owned Italian beef sandwich concept plans to open its first franchised location next month.

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Arthur Treacher's is back—and this time, it's virtual

By Joe Guszkowski on May 27, 2021

Nathan's Famous is dusting off the fish and chips concept with an updated menu for delivery only.

Emerging Brands

Lettuce Entertain You is eyeing Florida as a big growth market

By Heather Lalley on May 25, 2021

The Chicago-based multi-concept operator has a couple of restaurants in the works in the Sunshine State, with the first up being an expansion of its Mediterranean restaurant, Aba.

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