Emerging Brands

C3 Notches Joint Venture to Expand Soom Soom

C3 (Creating Culinary Communities), an omnichannel food and beverage platform founded by Sam Nazarian, announces a joint venture with Soom Soom, a family-owned Mediterranean fast causal brand with ...

Postino Wine Cafe to Open First Dallas Location

Postino Wine Cafe, the eclectic and funky wine café making its way out of Phoenix & Houston, is opening their first location in Dallas on Monday, April 19 offering lunch, happy hour, dinner and ...

Ynot Italian to Expand Across the Southeast

Ynot Italian – a full-service restaurant franchise known for its extensive menu of traditional, homemade Italian entrees – has announced plans to expand its footprint across the Southeastern United ...

Next-Gen Brands: Agave & Rye Prepares for the Spotlight

During the pandemic, Yavonne Sarber and her team at Agave & Rye Tequila and Bourbon Hall have been quiet about their success, out of consideration to others in the industry.

Why COVID Will Propel Mac’s Speed Shop to New Heights

Company president Shang Skipper and Mac’s Speed Shop have had a chance to catch their breath.

Next-Gen Brands: Big Bad Breakfast Braces for a Category Resurgence

Amid the many breakfast players, Big Bad Breakfast has certain bragging rights on the culinary front.

Next-Gen Brands: Ambitious Angry Crab Shack Forges Ahead

Despite the challenges over the past year, Angry Crab Shack remains committed to hitting the 100-unit mark; the brand just pushed back its deadline two years to 2025.

Next-Gen Brands: Thirsty Lion Retools for the Future

Thirsty Lion already had a solid foundation going into 2020 and was firing on all cylinders. In the space of two months it opened two new units in Phoenix and was in the process of moving its headquarters to Scottsdale, Arizona. ...

In addition to its community focus, The Ridley is positioning itself as a destination for high-quality seafood within Charlottesville, Virginia.

The Ridley: A Fresh Dining Experience with a Meaningful Mission

When restaurateurs Warren Thompson and Ron Jordan saw an opportunity to open a new restaurant in Charlottesville, Virginia, they knew it had to be something special.