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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Milk Bar secures funding to grow units and retail operations

Milk Bar, the dessert concept that began as part of the Momofuku restaurant group before spinning off on its own, has secured another round of funding.

Emerging Brands

Is this cannabis cafe the restaurant of the future?

Lowell Farms has navigated a number of regulatory hoops to open what’s billed as the country’s first marijuana restaurant.

Emerging Brands

How a growing chicken concept is differentiating itself in a crowded market

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 10, 2019

Chick N Max, founded by an industry vet, sells chicken fried and smoked—and even has its own in-store radio station.

Emerging Brands

How a growing sushi concept is prepping for franchising

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 03, 2019

10-year-old Sushi Sake is standardizing its operations as it opens its doors to franchisees.

Emerging Brands

With Fox deal done, Cheesecake Factory embarks on a new growth plan

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 03, 2019

The acquisition provides a standout operator with a standing concept-development lab.

Emerging Brands

How an emerging chain is rethinking Chinese takeout

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 02, 2019

Junzi Kitchen, which recently received $5 million in an early funding round, is looking at ghost kitchens and other outside-the-box models to fuel its growth.

Emerging Brands

Mad Greens and Snappy Salads merge

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 01, 2019

The fast-casual salad concepts will continue to operate under their own brands, with Darden Coors as CEO of the newly formed Salad Collective banner.

Emerging Brands

Why restaurant operators should watch Kroger’s latest supermarket

By Jon Springer on Sep. 30, 2019

The grocery chain, which is expanding its full-service restaurant concept, opened a food hall at a new store in downtown Cincinnati.

Emerging Brands

Wetzel’s Pretzels founder, Blaze Pizza investor has a new growth vehicle

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 26, 2019

Bill Phelps is now the CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken, a growing fast casual selling spicy chicken tenders and sliders.

Emerging Brands

City Works prepares to bring its craft beer concept to Disney

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 26, 2019

The growing “pour house” brand is finding success with local brews, comprehensive employee training and an expanding events business.

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