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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

5 concepts putting the ‘fine’ in ‘fast-fine’ dining

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 21, 2017

From tasting menus to "fancy" tap water, here's how fast casual's going upscale.

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5 predictions for emerging concepts

 By Heather Lalley on Jan. 01, 2018

Emerging chains, with their innovative spirit and potential for nimble execution, are excellent predictors of changing winds in the restaurant industry. Here are some of our predictions for emerging concepts for 2018.

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Concepts to scout in Phoenix

By Sara Rush Wirth on Mar. 21, 2017

From Fox Restaurant Concepts, Flower Child’s approach to courting millennials with a better-for-you menu caught the attention of—and investment from—Cheesecake Factory.

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Honeygrow to deliver a mini-sized concept

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 04, 2017

Downsized Minigrow will feature fewer menu items and ingredients.

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Must-watch concepts for 2018

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 10, 2018

Here’s a look at some concepts slated for 2018 that could have the mojo to weather the troubled industry climate.

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9 new concepts we’re watching

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 19, 2017

From a major brand's fast-casual spinoff to a DIY ramen concept to vegan falafel, here are the ones to keep an eye on.

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4 ways a growing coffee chain is keeping its indie vibe

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 13, 2017

Here’s how Colectivo has sidestepped the chain backlash being waged by young consumers.

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Inside Red Robin's delivery-only concept

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 23, 2018

The full-service chain hopes its “virtual” format will fly.

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7 new concepts grabbing our attention

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2017

Check out these new restaurants sporting "Pulp Fiction"-inspired burgers, pomegranate-tahini doughnuts, sausage-crust pizza and more.

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9 up-and-coming independent restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 17, 2017

The operators behind some of the top-grossing independents have turned out some new concepts.

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