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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Fast-casual chain Dig Inn becomes Dig

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 16, 2019

The farm-to-table concept, which is expanding, launching a delivery service and opening a culinary training center, says its new name better reflects that it’s “more than a restaurant.”

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Video: Growth brands weigh in on today's trends

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 15, 2019

Chain executives share what’s fueling change.

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3 high-end retailers adding restaurants to their stores

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 12, 2019

From home goods purveyors to luxury car companies, a new crop of shops is hoping on-site restaurants will lure shoppers and keep them inside.

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How Black Tap is becoming an international brand

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 11, 2019

The small chain, known for its Instagrammable Crazy Shakes, is forging big partnerships and an aggressive growth plan.

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The Future 50: graduates + up-and-comers

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 01, 2019

These are the brands that have moved beyond the emerging chain ranking, along with those poised to make the list next year.

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TV chef Gordon Ramsay plots U.S. expansion

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 01, 2019

Ramsay has signed a $100 million partnership deal with private-equity firm Lion Capital, according to media reports.

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4 food halls incubating upstart restaurateurs

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 28, 2019

Developers aren’t relying solely on established brands, allotting space and financial support for aspiring restaurateurs to test a concept.

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Bonci brings Roman-style pizza to the U.S., with some Americanized twists

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 27, 2019

The fast casual is positioned for growth far from Italy with its own take on delivery and toppings for a new audience.

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Don Pablo’s, Farrell’s call it quits

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2019

The once-promising chains have shuttered their last units.

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New owner shakes up ops at Crazy Dough’s Pizza as it readies for growth

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 20, 2019

Georgia Franchise Group is using a commissary approach to produce the concept’s labor-intensive dough.

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