Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Emerging Brands

7 hot new concepts worth checking out

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 08, 2017

Clubstaurants, food halls and delivery-only concepts make our latest list of must-track openings.

Emerging Brands

6 just-unwrapped concepts to watch

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 30, 2017

Some of the latest concepts are ditching small footprints for Texas-sized operations.

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Inside Philly’s 24-hour mixed-service spot

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 13, 2017

Chef Jose Garces—named one of RB’s Power 20 operators last year for his local empire—switched gears with an Italian concept in Philadelphia called 24 Wood Fired Fare.

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KFC's new spinoff brands take root in Asia

By Aaron Jourden on Dec. 14, 2017

The chain has added a fast casual and deli of sorts.

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Concepts making a splash

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 02, 2017

A Hooters with flat-chested staffers and no table service was just one of the startling new concepts to emerge this week. Here's a rundown of ventures that merit a look.

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