Emerging Brands

One Year Into COVID, First Watch Sees More Promise Than Ever

On Easter Sunday last year, the truth is, nobody had a clear view of COVID-19’s path. The U.S. had just surpassed Italy for the most fatalities at 20,000.

KYU Restaurant Continues Expansion with NYC Outpost

Since 2016, KYU has been a staple of Miami’s creative and eclectic Wynwood neighborhood.

Clyde's Restaurant Group Launches Virtual Brand with NHL Star

Clyde’s Restaurant Group, a Graham Holdings Company subsidiary, announced today the launch of 43 Burger, a collaboration with Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson.

Chili's Virtual Wing Brand Adds Takeout with Google

Chili’s virtual concept It’s Just Wings has integrated with Google to offer a pickup option.

Lazy Betty Leaders to Open Vietnamese Concept, Juniper Cafe

Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips, chef-partners behind Atlanta’s acclaimed Lazy Betty in Candler Park, announce the summer 2021 opening of Juniper Cafe, a modern Vietnamese cafe and bakery at W ...

At two dozen locations and counting, Iron Hill is filling in its system, which runs from Georgia all the way to New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Iron Hill Brewery Charges Forward Out of COVID-19

Although 2020 was hardly a cakewalk for any restaurant—particularly growing brands—Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant didn’t let the uncertainty of the pandemic veer it off course.

James Beard Award Winner Chris Shepherd Finds Location for New Concept Focused on Live Fire Cooking

Acclaimed Houston-based Underbelly Hospitality is growing its hometown footprint moments from where the city was first born and just steps from Buffalo Bayou Park.

Jon Taffer Signs Deal to Bring New Taffer's Tavern to Las Vegas

Taffer's Tavern, the innovative new full service tavern concept founded by industry-leading hospitality expert and star of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer, today announced a fra ...

Puttshack Inks Lease Agreement in Nashville

Puttshack, an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience, has announced today that it has signed a new lease at 1111 Church Street, the site of the Old Gibson Guitar factory in the heart of The Gul ...