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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

Yogen Früz

 Jun. 17, 2015

While the frozen-yogurt boom may be on the same market-saturation path as cupcakes, this international chain’s positioning as a nutritious alternative to traditional frozen sweets has helped it continue to grow.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Modern Market

 Jul. 11, 2016

Following a trademark dispute with another emerging fast casual, Modmarket switched its name to Modern Market in November. Co-founder Anthony Pigliacampo...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Panini Cafe

Jul. 11, 2016

Inspired by cuisines of Italy and the Mediterranean, Panini Cafe aims to offer old-world favorites with a healthy, modern twist for breakfast, lunch and...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Pressed Juicery

Jul. 04, 2017

Adding 29 new units between 2015 and 2016, Pressed Juicery courts health-minded consumers with cold-pressed, no-added-sugar juice blends. The concept also offers juice-cleanse subscriptions that are ...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Roti Modern Mediterranean

Jul. 04, 2017

The formerly named Roti Mediterranean Grill rebranded last summer and began rolling out alcohol at some units. In that time, the health-focused concept added a variety of new sauces and toppings for i...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill

Sep. 13, 2013

JD and Sarah Gardner founded the Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill concept in 2003 in Layton, Utah. The chain is fast casual, and nearly all food is fresh made,...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Cafe Express

Sep. 13, 2013

Houston star-chef Robert Del Grande and his partners in Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group launched the fast-casual bakery-cafe Cafe Express in 1984...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

The Egg & I Restaurants

Jun. 25, 2014

The Egg & I Breakfast & Lunch is a full-service family-style restaurant chain specializing in fresh breakfast and lunch fare.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Zoës Kitchen

Jul. 08, 2014

Zoës Kitchen’s Mediterranean-inspired comfort food is always made from scratch, always fresh and always healthy, with dishes like Greek chicken pitas and chicken orzo soup.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Jul. 08, 2014

John Pelletier opened his first Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Concord, New Hampshire, in 1985.

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