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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

Cava Grill

 Jul. 04, 2017

Mediterranean fast casual is the segment to watch, with four such chains on the list. This Maryland-based concept recently secured $30 million in funding to expand to NYC and Boston. Cava is known for...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

HopCat

 Jul. 04, 2017

One of three full-service chains in the top 10, HopCat proclaims a singular mission: “To bring you great beer.” Rated a top beer bar by several media outlets, this concept also bills itsel...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Luna Grill

Jul. 04, 2017

Like Cava Grill, this Mediterranean fast casual is seeing rapid expansion, opening 15 stores from 2015 to 2016. San Diego-based Luna Grill entered Los Angeles in 2016, opening several units in shoppin...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Ike's Place

Jul. 04, 2017

The only sandwich chain to make the list, Ike’s Place peddles pop culture-themed handhelds such as the Bad Santa, Desperate Housewives and Tony Soprano creations. Some feature halal meats, as well as ...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Jinya Ramen Bar

Jul. 04, 2017

Started in 2000 in Tokyo by Tomonori Takahashi, Jinya crossed over to California a decade later. It now has units in five states, serving housemade ramen noodles and rice bowls. It opened its first Ea...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Vitality Bowls

Jul. 04, 2017

This self-dubbed “superfood cafe” grew out of founder Tara Gilad’s desire to provide food for her daughter, who has severe allergies. The menu is heavy on acai bowls, smoothies, juices, panini and sal...

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

California Fish Grill

Jul. 04, 2017

Opening in 1998, this fast casual emerged early in the segment’s rise. That experience, plus its focus on seafood and adult beverages, has helped the value-minded concept thrive and grow. All un...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Jul. 04, 2017

This breakfast and brunch concept with an extensive morning-cocktail menu reports both strong same-store sales (up 45.5% from 2015-2016) and unit growth. It has an eco-friendly focus, touting its comp...

Future 50: Emerging Brands

&pizza

Jul. 04, 2017

As the leading fast-casual pizza concept on the list, &Pizza received a $25 million cash infusion late last year. The funding, from investment firm Avalt, will help the chain expand to New York Ci...

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