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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

The 10 fastest-growing emerging chains in 2018

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

Emerging Brands

Diversity takes center stage at 2018 James Beard Foundation Awards

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

Chicago restaurants to scout in 2018

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 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

Habit Burger named 2018 Pacesetter Award winner

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 18, 2018

The fast casual owes its success to its staff, CEO Russ Bendel said when accepting this year’s award.

Emerging Brands

Bamboo Sushi tries to fix the restaurant seafood supply

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2018

How a bad investment led to the creation of Sustainable Restaurant Group.

Emerging Brands

Darden decides to drop a brand

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2018

Remaining restaurants will be converted into Eddie V's restaurants.

Emerging Brands

2018 James Beard Award nominees announced

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 14, 2018

Meet the top chefs and restaurateurs awarded for excellence in food, drink, service and more.

Emerging Brands

5 just-bloomed concepts to peep this spring

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 12, 2018

Here’s a peek at must-watch restaurants that have just opened or are scheduled to launch soon.

Emerging Brands

Fast-casual Smiling Moose launches full-service concept

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 12, 2018

Smiling Moose Sandwich Grill & Bar features a full bar, expanded menu and all-day breakfast.