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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

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...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Native New Yorker

Sep. 13, 2013

Native New Yorker is a full-service casual dining chain known for its buffalo wings, which guests can order by the individual wing and each with its own...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Lazy Dog Café

Jun. 25, 2014

Lazy Dog Cafe is a chain of contemporary, casual-dining restaurants serving a varied menu that draws inspiration from Italian, French, Chinese, South American and classic American influences.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza

Jun. 25, 2014

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza is a fast-casual chain specializing in handcrafted pizzas prepared in wood-burning brick ovens.

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