Heather Lalley

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Emerging Brands

6 global concepts making inroads in America

Pay attention to these international brands trying to make their mark on American consumers.

Seattle City Council passes soda tax

Seattle joins the growing ranks of cities to levy taxes on sugary drinks.

With new restaurant concepts opening (and failing) every day, it can be hard to figure out which brands merit attention. Here are four standouts, the 2017 Emerging Chains of the Year, an elite group that will be honored at the Restaurant Trends & Directions conference next month in Chicago.

More food hall action and poke proliferation in this latest roundup of concepts to scout.

Cleveland Avenue, headed by a former McDonald's CEO, has ties to other emerging concepts.

Why franchising feels like being a mother with 300 children.

Dine—and dash home with stealable ideas.

Here are the concepts making waves in the industry right now.

Hotels are taking risks with high-end dining. Will the gamble pay off?

Hosting food and beverage classes at your operation can turn a down night into a moneymaker.

Here are seven high-end operators trading in prix fixe for fast casual.

Here are the 2017 winners in top restaurant and chef categories.

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