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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Inside Slapfish's raw bar spinoff

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 13, 2018

The CEO finds efficiencies in a full-service/fast-casual combo model.

Emerging Brands

Veggie Grill debuts small-footprint prototype for urban locales

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 16, 2018

The plant-based chain plots rapid expansion.

Emerging Brands

Cheesecake Factory to launch a fast casual

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 22, 2018

The new concept will debut in Los Angeles this year.

Emerging Brands

Olive Garden's parent tries a burger concept

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2018

The spinoff of The Capital Grille is expected to open in Washington, D.C., this month.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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