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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

2018 top independent hotel restaurants

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 01, 2018

There are some well-known names behind the hotel-based concepts on this year’s Top 100 Independents ranking.

Emerging Brands

2018 top independent seafood restaurants

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 01, 2018

Seafood concepts on this year’s Top 100 Independents ranking span the country.

Emerging Brands

2018 top independent Italian restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 01, 2018

Ten Italian concepts made this year's ranking.

Emerging Brands

Urban Plates readies—and steadies—for growth

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 26, 2018

Amid shake-ups in fast casuals, the emerging concept prepares to nearly triple in size.

Emerging Brands

LYFE Kitchen begins its 2nd act

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 25, 2018

The fast-casual chain’s new owner plans to expand the health-focused restaurant in and around Chicago after buying it from Carlisle Corp.

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What went wrong for Noon Mediterranean?

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 11, 2018

The CEO of the once-promising fast casual takes stock as he tries to steer the brand out of bankruptcy.

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Barnes & Noble’s foray into full-service restaurants flops

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 07, 2018

The bottom line for Barnes & Noble Kitchen is “awful,” the bookseller’s founder says.

Emerging Brands

LYFE Kitchen closes original location as unit count dwindles

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2018

The once-promising fast casual is down to just four stores.

Emerging Brands

6 new restaurants that could be ripe for expansion

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 13, 2018

Here’s a look at some recently opened on-trend restaurants that just might have the legs to gain ground.

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3 menu types driving growth among emerging restaurant chains

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 30, 2018

Certain menu segments always rise to the top in the annual Future 50 ranking. This year, fast-growing concepts in the pizza, burger and ethnic categories were all well-represented. Find out which chains made the list.

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