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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

Johnny's New York Style Pizza

 Jul. 19, 2014

Johnny's began in Syracuse, New York, where founder Bruce Jackson, who'd worked for a local pizzeria, opened his first unit with his boss's son near the Syracuse University campus. He and a new partner, Scott Allen, later moved to Atlanta where they put a pizza box with the handwritten word "Open" in the window because they couldn't afford a sign. Today, with 53 stores, they plan to develop newer markets in Memphis and Dallas plus more in Charlotte and Greensboro, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Elephant & Castle

 Jul. 21, 2014

The English-style pub opened its first North American location in Vancouver, British Columbia, almost 30 years ago. E&C offers over 100 beers as well as an extensive menu of favorites from both sides of the pond.

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

Sarpino’s Pizzeria

Sep. 13, 2013

Canadian quickservice concept Sarpino’s Pizzeria opened its first location in the U.S. in Phoenix in 2002. In 2005, Sarpino’s USA Inc., a privately held...

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The Wing Warehouse

Jun. 25, 2014

The Wing Warehouse is a traditional casual-dining concept featuring a varied menu of classic sports-bar fare, including 44 wing flavors and 29 draft beers.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Olga’s Kitchen

Jun. 25, 2014

Olga’s Kitchen is a midscale sandwich concept specializing in Greek-inspired pita wraps stuffed with an extensive selection of ingredients and served in a fast and family-friendly atmosphere.

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