Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

Halo Top launches ice cream shops

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 07, 2017

The better-for-you ice cream brand will sell soft serve, cones and more to compete with frozen yogurt shops.

Emerging Brands

Fast-casual Smiling Moose launches full-service concept

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 12, 2018

Smiling Moose Sandwich Grill & Bar features a full bar, expanded menu and all-day breakfast.

Emerging Brands

Restaurant concepts to grow in 2017

Oct. 25, 2016

Technomic President Darren Tristano discusses restaurant concepts projected to grow in 2017.

Emerging Brands

4 game-changing emerging concepts

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 02, 2017

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.

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Tesla opens foodservice facilities

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2017

The newest generation of charging stations for the company's electric cars feature a private lounge.

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Darden decides to drop a brand

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2018

Remaining restaurants will be converted into Eddie V's restaurants.

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Health-minded concepts in the fast lane

By Kelsey Squire on Dec. 15, 2016

As the demand for fresh, made-to-order menus expands to all types of limited-service concepts, operators are looking to separate themselves from the fray.

Emerging Brands