Continue to Site >>>

Future 50: Emerging Brands

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

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.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Caffebene

Jul. 11, 2016

Setting out to take over the world with international growth, the South Korea-based coffee chain received a $13 million investment from Hallyu Ventures,...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Kung Fu Tea

Jul. 04, 2017

The bubble tea seller was one of the first to bring the Asian tapioca pearl beverage to the U.S. Founded in New York City in 2009, it expanded to Florida and Las Vegas in 2014. The beverage menu featu...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Paul Martin's American Grill

Jul. 04, 2017

Paul Fleming, co-founder of P.F. Chang’s and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Bar, launched this seasonally focused concept in 2007, where all food is grilled over a live fire. Last year, the brand debute...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt

Sep. 12, 2013

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt is a quickservice frozen-yogurt concept known for its variety of flavors and self-service operation.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Bush’s Chicken

Sep. 13, 2013

Bush’s Chicken has made its name with Southern-style fried chicken, sweet tea and speedy drive-thru service for lunch, dinner and snacks. Dine-in and...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

American Deli

Jun. 25, 2014

American Deli is a chain of quickservice eateries specializing primarily in chicken wings.

  • Page 64