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Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Mamahuhu hopes to spark 'third wave' that builds on legacy of Chinese-American mom and pops

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 06, 2023

Chef Brandon Jew takes on the fast-casual challenge of scaling quality food at an accessible price in a Panda Express-dominated segment. But you won't find Chrysanthemum Salad at Panda Express.

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Savory promotes two execs as platform grows

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 27, 2023

Weeks after announcing its latest investment, the Utah-based multi-concept platform and private-equity fund names two finance leaders to new positions.

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A pair of retail-restaurant hybrids join forces in Chicago

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 27, 2023

Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen & Market, which offer both freshly made meals and groceries, are merging to create Outfox Hospitality.

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Tao Group and Groot Hospitality meet in Miami and more noteworthy openings

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 21, 2023

Detroit's Book Tower comes to fruition. Fontainebleau resorts brings big name chefs to Miami and Las Vegas. And Marcus Samuelsson's latest opens in New York. Here are the season's noteworthy openings—and some closures.

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Cava's success sparks a Mediterranean revival

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 16, 2023

Though Mediterranean cuisine has been growing across the U.S. for decades, the newly public Cava is drawing attention to the fast-casual niche. Here is a look at 8 growing restaurant chains positioned to ride the wave of interest.

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Wonder partners with Nestlé to grow its B2B business, WonderWorks

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 08, 2023

The agreement includes a reported $100 million investment from Nestlé, which will help Wonder bring its unique model to other foodservice operations.

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Long before there was fast casual, there was Tad's, a specialist in $9 steaks served Chipotle-style

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The concept persisted in the fierce New York City market for 63 years, not disappearing there until 2020.

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C3 and Craveworthy brands partner to franchise a Mediterranean concept

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 31, 2023

They plan to grow the three-unit Soom Soom to 80 locations over the next four years.

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PopUp Bagels raises $8M for expansion

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 24, 2023

This "rip-and-dip" bagel concept has backing from celebs like Paul Rudd, J.J. Watt, Darren Rovell and movie producer John Davis.

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Bubba's 33 shows it can hang with Texas Roadhouse

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2023

The fast-growing sports bar chain has been on a traffic tear in recent months, just like its big sibling.

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