Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

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Romacorp Inc. readies the new fast-casual Bones & Burgers

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 28, 2022

This offshoot of the full-service Tony Roma’s barbecue brand is designed for nontraditional and smaller spaces.

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Openings and Closings: Kwame Onwuachi hits New York City; Joy in Washington, D.C.; and Manresa to go out with a bang

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 22, 2022

Here are the notable independent restaurants coming (and going) across the country in October and November.

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Le Pain Quotidien and The Little Beet leave the Aurify Brands nest

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 18, 2022

The fast-casual chains will be operated by newly created operating platform Convive Brands.

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Tom Ryan discovers a love for sports bars

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2022

The Smashburger co-founder and former McDonald’s executive is behind Tom’s Watch Bar, an upgraded sports bar concept that is coming, quickly, to a city near you.

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Eatertainment concept Puttery aims to be more than mini golf

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 11, 2022

The Texas-based chain puts an upscale twist on the classic game, serving up scratch-made fare, signature cocktails and an “exceptional” experience it hopes will inspire guests to linger

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Restaurant-less Marriott chain adds hydroponic gardens

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2022

Guests can harvest the produce if they want to cook in their in-room kitchens. The herbs and vegetables will also garnish the complimentary breakfast service.

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Hot chicken chain Tumble 22 acquired by group including ex-Texas Roadhouse COO

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 26, 2022

Doug Thompson will become CEO of the five-unit brand he is buying with well-known restaurant investors Bruckman, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. and Rosser Capital Partners.

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