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Future 50: Emerging Brands

Restaurant Business magazine's annual ranking of the fastest-growing small chains in America

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern

 Jun. 17, 2015

In the competitive, casual burger market, Bagger Dave’s makes the ordering process interactive. Patrons are given a paper to mark off their choices from a...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Showmars

 Jun. 17, 2015

Made-to-order burgers on pita breads are the specialty here.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Luke's Lobster

Jul. 11, 2016

On the higher-price end of fast casual, with checks averaging around $16, this seafood chain trades on serving harbor-to-plate meals that are sustainably...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Bubba's 33

Jul. 04, 2017

The only sports bar to crack the top 25, this concept trades on down-home Southern hospitality with an emphasis on housemade items such as burger buns, pizza dough and a special burger blend with 33%...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Wokcano Asian Restaurant & Lounge

Jul. 04, 2017

The flagship of the growing Zao Brands group, Wokcano serves up a broad array of Pan-Asian dishes. Aiming to offer something for everyone, its menu features sushi, small plates and happy hour specials...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

American Deli

Sep. 13, 2013

American Deli is a chain of quickservice eateries specializing primarily in chicken wings in various flavors. The chain also offers cheese steaks, subs,...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Twin Peaks

Jun. 24, 2014

“Breastaurant” Twin Peaks is a casual-dining concept that offers a varied menu complemented by cold beers.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Roosters

Jun. 25, 2014

Roosters is a traditional casual-dining concept offering a varied menu that includes signature jumbo chicken wings, served whole instead of in conventional sections, along with items such as burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and specialty “dumpster” fries.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Larry’s Giant Subs

Jul. 08, 2014

Over 25 years, founder Larry Raikes and his brother Mitch have built Larry’s Giant Subs from a tiny, carryout shop to a chain of franchises with 88 locations throughout the Southern states.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill

Jul. 09, 2014

You won’t find a microwave or freezer at any of Café Rio’s 21 units. The Rio Grande-style Mexican restaurant prides itself on the freshness of its...

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