Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

The Biscuit Bar is finding dough in comfort food

The husband-and-wife team behind this emerging fast-casual chain is gaining momentum with a hyperfocused, on-trend menu.

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Daphne’s Mediterranean shutters all 11 of its Texas units

The fast-casual chain, formerly known as Noon Mediterranean, filed for bankruptcy last year and was bought by Elite Restaurant Group.

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Dos Toros heats up catering to power its growth

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 25, 2019

The fast-casual burrito chain is unlocking its secret to catering: Keep it simple.

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8 insightful quotes from emerging-concept insiders

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 24, 2019

Hundreds of emerging-chain operators and others gathered this week in Los Angeles for the 2019 Restaurant Directions conference. Speakers offered guidance for those in the midst of trying to grow young brands.

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True Food Kitchen readies for off-premise as it grows

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 18, 2019

The full-service, health-focused chain—founded by restaurateur Sam Fox and wellness guru Dr. Andrew Weil more than a decade ago—is also launching a standalone cocktail/juice bar in Las Vegas.

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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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