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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

8 concepts to watch in 2020

Legacy brands branched out with new concepts in 2019. Here are the ones to keep an eye on in the new year.

Emerging Brands

5 emerging concepts that made waves in 2019

Established operators launched or expanded their young concepts in 2019. Here’s a look back at the newborn restaurants that had the industry buzzing.

Emerging Brands

How an Indian fast casual is trying to lure diners away from third-party delivery

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 19, 2019

As it watched its delivery commissions rise, Tarka Indian Kitchen put the brakes on unit growth to take action.

Emerging Brands

How a legacy Southern-cooking brand is ramping up for franchisees

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 12, 2019

This Is It Southern Kitchen began in 1983, but it’s aiming to bring its classic dishes to new audiences as it expands.

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IHOP fires up a new concept

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 11, 2019

Flip’d by IHOP, a fast casual, will feature many IHOP specialties adjusted for eating on the run.

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Famous Dave’s gets a sister concept

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2019

The prototype for Clark Crew BBQ has opened, the first of several new concepts the company says it will unveil by Jan. 1.

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How a fine-dining chef is bringing adventurous tacos to the suburbs

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 05, 2019

Victor Albisu’s Taco Bamba is drawing long lines by serving unexpected ingredients.

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Kroger dives into the ghost kitchen business

By Jon Springer on Dec. 03, 2019

The supermarket chain, in a partnership with delivery-only kitchen operator ClusterTruck, once again blurs the lines between grocery and restaurants.

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Pink Taco founder Harry Morton has died

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 25, 2019

Morton, 38, came from a long line of restaurateurs.

Emerging Brands

What should operators know about Chicago’s massive new food hall?

By Patricia Cobe and Heather Lalley on Nov. 22, 2019

The latest Time Out Market is a 50,000-square-foot showcase of the city’s top chefs.

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