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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

Roosters

 Jul. 22, 2014

There are burgers, subs and pizza—and, of course, there are the signature jumbo chicken wings. The varied menu and come-as-you-are attitude appeals to families and adults-only groups alike.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

54th Street Grill & Bar

 Jul. 14, 2014

54th Street Grill & Bar is a chain of casual-dining restaurants offering moderately priced pub fare.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

HuHot Mongolian Grill

Jul. 18, 2014

With HuHot, Montana's Yap family, which cut its teeth as Godfather's Pizza franchisees, has set out to conquer an untapped fast-casual niche. Their inspiration? Genghis Khan, who viewed competitors with disdain and the world as ripe for conquest.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Corky's Ribs & BBQ

Jul. 19, 2014

Hickory-smoked, Memphis-style, hand-pulled barbecue is the hallmark of Corky's, where music from the '50s and '60s fills the background. New units are planned in Illinois and Kentucky and the chain is said to be eyeing expansion in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Maryland through CBBQ, a Tampa-based group that owns the franchising rights.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Keg Restaurants

Jul. 21, 2014

The first Keg Steakhouse & Bar opened in 1971 in Vancouver, British Columbia, by entrepreneur George Tidball, and the chain has grown slowly and steadily ever since.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Paul Martin’s American Grill

Jun. 17, 2015

They boast “accessible prices” (average check is $30.60), quality ingredients and a large wine collection on display.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Jimmy’s Egg

Jun. 17, 2015

Breakfast tacos, along with the expected breakfast-lunch fare—French toast, create-your-own omelets, burgers, sandwiches and salads—make up the menu at this emerging chain.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Nando's

Jul. 11, 2016

After making its U.S. debut in Washington, D.C., the Portuguese-spiced chicken chain has been growing a root system in Chicago this past year, where it now...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

The Halal Guys

Jul. 04, 2017

The Halal Guys started as a lone New York City food cart. After quickly changing the menu to a simple selection of hearty Middle Eastern food, the brand has taken off, adding more than 30 units in the...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Bone Daddy's House of Smoke

Jul. 04, 2017

This Texas-based “breastaurant” offers barbecue, beer and handcrafted cocktails served by a waitstaff dubbed “Daddy’s Girls.” Promotions center around sports bar-centric occasions such as Cinco de May...

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