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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

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

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

Emerging Brands

IHOP fires up a new concept

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

Emerging Brands

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.

Emerging Brands

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.

Emerging Brands

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.

Emerging Brands

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.

Emerging Brands

How a fast casual and its full-service sister are joining forces to expand

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 21, 2019

With new leadership, gluten-free concepts The Little Beet and The Little Beet Table are working to merge operations to scale the brands.

Emerging Brands

Jose Andres opens his 1st Chicago restaurant

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 20, 2019

The renowned D.C. chef is expanding his geographic footprint.

Emerging Brands

How a 10-year-old fast casual is taking a mindful franchising approach

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 14, 2019

Coolgreens, whose CEO has franchisee experience, is taking care to boost efficiency and put in place comprehensive training for its franchisees.

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