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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Newcomers to the 2018 Top 500 list

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 25, 2018

These emerging brands managed to grow sales enough to break into the ranks of the largest chains across the country.

Emerging Brands

Cheesecake Factory’s fast-casual concept has a name: Social Monk

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2018

Social Monk Asian Kitchen will be the chain’s second try at an Asian concept and will debut this fall.

Emerging Brands

The 10 fastest-growing emerging chains in 2018

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 01, 2018

Restaurant Business offers a sneak peek at this year's Future 50 emerging brands.

Emerging Brands

Chicago restaurants to scout in 2018

By Heather Lalley on May 16, 2018

In town for the National Restaurant Association show? Here are some Chicago concepts to check out for good food and great business ideas.

Emerging Brands

Diversity takes center stage at 2018 James Beard Foundation Awards

By Heather Lalley on May 08, 2018

Highlands Bar & Grill and JuneBaby were among the big winners at this year's ceremony.

Emerging Brands

4 just-opened fast casuals from full-service restaurants

By Heather Lalley on May 03, 2018

Experienced operators try their hand at innovation in this still-blooming sector.

Emerging Brands

5 game-changing concepts of 2017

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 20, 2017

Truly innovative concepts—those that find solutions to perennial problems like rising real estate and labor costs—are rare birds indeed. Here’s a look at some of the game-changers that opened in 2017.

Emerging Brands

5 food hall-based concepts poised to pop

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 28, 2017

Food halls are a low-risk incubator for young concepts.

Emerging Brands

The Future 50 2010

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 28, 2016

Restaurant Business Magazine's annual ranking of the fastest growing small chains in America.

Emerging Brands

Why Eataly Chicago is a must-see

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jul. 25, 2016

Eataly Chicago closed its doors for a day just a week after opening in December. Why? Not even the operators foresaw how popular it would be.

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