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New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

7 food halls to watch for in 2017

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 18, 2017

The number of food halls in the U.S. is set to double by 2020, thanks to the combination of increasing restaurant rents and a rise in foodie culture (particularly among millennials). Here’s a look at some food halls expected to launch in 2017, from San Francisco to Raleigh, N.C.

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7 new concepts that merit a closer look

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 28, 2017

From a chicken nugget tasting room to a vegan cheesesteak concept, here are the latest restaurants worth tracking.

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8 openings on our radar

By Lauren Hallow on Feb. 09, 2017

Restaurant Business’ latest openings roundup includes outposts from international chains, restaurants specializing in ethnic fare, plus more to keep an eye on, including a revamped Planet Hollywood.

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Technomic's 25 fastest growing global chains

By Kelly Killian on Sep. 19, 2017

Growth-minded restaurateurs know the importance of keeping an eye on the competitors entering and expanding in their markets.

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Guy Fieri’s Times Square concept to close

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 29, 2017

Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar, consistently one of the country’s top-grossing independent restaurants, announced this week that it will close on New Year’s Eve. The Times Square restaurant from ...

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9 concepts worth watching

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 16, 2017

Operators are unveiling a host of new restaurant and bar concepts this spring, including the first Union Square Cafe outside of NYC.

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Pay attention to these 5 new concepts

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 29, 2017

From flying falafel to the latest entrant in the groceraunt craze, here are the new concepts to watch.

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Tesla reveals its next restaurant

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 08, 2018

After giving restaurants a limited try, Tesla is planning to push deeper into the business with the opening of a retro quick-service restaurant at one of its Los Angeles charging stations.

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