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Emerging Brands

Let Bonrue Bakery's boomlet begin

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 16, 2026

This Utah-based chain is planning to go from three to 10 locations in two years with a hub-and-spoke model.

Food

The Friendly Toast plays up local flavor with a major menu refresh

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 08, 2026

Behind the Menu: To differentiate its food and drink lineup in a competitive segment, this New England-based brunch concept is putting a renewed focus on small producers and scratch cooking.

Food

IHOP expands its signature omelette platform and recharges coffee program

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 30, 2026

To reinforce its breakfast equity, the family-dining chain refreshed the menu with a Stuffed ‘N Stacked Omelette, upgraded hot and iced coffees and another $6 value option.

Emerging Brands

How to turn a regional concept into a national chain

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 28, 2026

Former Panera Bread and Tatte Bakery executive Shawn Utke has joined The Friendly Toast as CEO. His plan is to grow this New England brunch-all-day restaurant without killing its welcoming spirit and unconventional vibe.

Emerging Brands

It started with granola. Now these female CEOs hope to take this brunch-all-day concept national

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 21, 2026

The Granola Bar is preparing to open two units in Manhattan that could change the trajectory of this suburban casual-dining brand. What makes it work is the partnership behind it.

Operations

Paris Baguette wants to be America's neighborhood bakery

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 19, 2025

The global bakery-cafe chain's North America division is positioning for ambitious growth beyond the U.S. and Canada.

Emerging Brands

The Biscuit Bar is forced to close all units after sale falls through

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 16, 2025

The six-unit fast-casual chain filed bankruptcy in Texas earlier this year and had a buyer lined up. But key stakeholders refused to buy in. Owners said they had no other choice but to shutter, leaving about 100 workers without jobs.

Financing

Is one of the restaurant industry's best growth stories being overlooked?

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 03, 2025

First Watch is opening new restaurants faster than any other large full-service chain in the country. It just wishes more people would notice.

Marketing

Call Your Mother alleges trademark violation by Call Your Bubbi

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 21, 2025

An 18-unit bagel concept in Washington, D.C. has gone to court to stop another deli in New Jersey from using a similar name referencing a Jewish matriarch.

Leadership

Snooze Eatery hires Josh Kern as CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 14, 2025

Breakfast chain Snooze names Josh Kern as CEO, replacing 13-year veteran David Birzon. The former SPB Hospitality chief brings more than 25 years of restaurant experience.

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