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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

Scooter’s Coffeehouse

 Jul. 09, 2014

Scooter’s Coffeehouse began expanding from its original Bellevue, Nebraska, coffee shop in 2001, and the premium coffee franchise has since opened more than 70 units in eight states.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

16 handles

 Jul. 15, 2014

The sole fro-yo concept on the list, 16 Handles is named for the number of self-serve flavors—from simple Blackberry to Blood Orange Tart—on offer at any time.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

Jul. 15, 2014

Despite its rustic decor, Montanans didn’t quite know what to make of MacKenzie River Pizza Co. when it debuted in 1993, but were quick to embrace decidedly not-down-home pizza toppings such as zucchini, feta and jerk chicken.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Cool Hand Luke’s Steakhouse/Saloon

Jul. 14, 2014

Saloon is a full-service restaurant and bar that serves up USDA Choice steaks, ribs, chicken, seafood and Southwestern and Tex-Mex fare.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Nestle Toll House Cafe

Jul. 14, 2014

With an established national operation and the backing of one of America’s most recognizable product brand names, the Nestle Toll House Cafe national chain of treateries is poised for future growth.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

Jul. 18, 2014

Jim 'N Nick's takes its casual dining pulled pork and Angus brisket barbecue concept to Charlotte, North Carolina where it is currently hiring. The chain promises "No shortcuts ever." The menu features "the best of Southern culture."

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Pappas Bar-B-Que

Jul. 21, 2014

The casual, “real Texas barbecue” concept serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers dine-in, take-out and catering.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Locos Grill and Pub

Jul. 21, 2014

In 1988, two University of Georgia students, Hughes Lowrance and Jamey Loftin, invested $10,000 in an existing Athens, Georgia, convenience store to sell sandwiches, milk, toilet paper and other basics to college students.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe

Jun. 17, 2015

When founder Keith Richards took a family trip to Greece, he brought back the idea for the now-burgeoning chain that boasts the healthfulness of the Mediterranean diet.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Another Broken Egg Cafe

Jun. 17, 2015

This breakfast-lunch chain leans on its cozy French country ambiance, foodie-friendly breakfast and brunch dishes and $13.50 average check to set it apart.

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