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Sep. 14, 2017

Restaurant Business identified the 20 fastest-growing small chains that have fewer than 20 units, at least 20% sales growth from 2015 to 2016, and under $25 million in total sales.

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Honeygrow

Sep. 13, 2017

The health-forward stir-fry and salad chain has been on the growth path since receiving $20 million in funding at the end of last year.

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Melt Bar & Grilled

Sep. 13, 2017

The grilled cheese chain is on the rise; this August, it was listed as one of Inc.’s 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America.

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Burger & Beer Joint

Sep. 13, 2017

After receiving a major private-equity investment last year, this rock 'n' roll-infused sports bar is set to open more than a dozen new units in coming years.

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Quickway Japanese Hibachi

Sep. 13, 2017

Teppanyaki cooking in a quick-service format—that’s the concept behind Quickway Japanese Hibachi, a create-your-own-bento chain that’s growing around Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

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Billed as “farm-to-box street food,” this concept emphasizes sustainability through compostable packaging, limited water and electricity consumption, pesticide- and hormone-free ingredients, and stores built with reclaimed materials.

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