Emerging Concepts

May 25, 2012

Emerging Concepts

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One to Watch: Roti Mediterranean Grill Serving healthy Mediterranean food through quick service has proved successful for this fast-casual concept.	One to Watch: Russo’s New York Pizzeria Authentic ingredients and fresh-made dishes help concept bring a taste of Italy to the U.S.
One to Watch: Yogurtland This self-described “yogurt buffet” is aiming for 1,000 stores by 2017.	One to Watch: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Concept thrives on cheap tacos and alcohol in a pub-style environment.
One to Watch: How Do You Roll? This Texas-based concept plans to Americanize sushi once and for all.	One to Watch: Umami Burger The massively popular West Coast burger joint is launching a major expansion push this year.
One to Watch: Hot Head Burritos Two multiunit Subway franchisees tap into popular Mexican fast-casual segment with their own growing brand.	One to Watch: Saxbys Coffee Saxbys stores are owned locally but have the backing of a larger system.
How to Find the Right Market Quick-serve real estate managers are using cloud-based technology and geographic data to help them know every detail about new markets.	One to Watch: Zoup! Fresh Soup Michigan-based soup and sandwich company is growing at a rate of 12 to 16 stores per year.

industry headlines

Boloco Fully Integrates LevelUp into POS Solution

2012-05-14

LevelUp, the pay phone app, today announced that boloco, a family of globally inspired burrito...

Original Hot Dog Concept JJ’s Comes to Charlotte, NC

2012-05-09

An original restaurant concept, JJ’s Red Hots, is bringing its premier handcrafted, chargrilled hot dogs and sausages to Charlotte,...

SODO Kitchen Builds on Starbucks’ Mission

2012-05-07

SODO Kitchen opened its doors last week in Starbucks’ corporate headquarters in Seattle. The cafeteria-style eatery is open to the public...

Sarku Japan Expands Teriyaki and Sushi Express Concept

2012-05-04

Sarku Japan continues the national expansion of its new freestanding concept, Teriyaki and Sushi Express, with the grand opening of a third...

Lovin’ Spoons, Freshens Partner to Create Yogurt Lineup

2012-05-03

Customers visiting a Lovin’ Spoons store will soon be able to dig into cups of the company’s own self-branded frozen yogurt. The...

Scooter’s Coffee & Yogurt Builds 10 Stores in Kansas

2012-04-27

Boundless Enterprises, franchisor for Scooter’s Coffee & Yogurt, is announcing a multi-unit expansion agreement with new franchisees,...

NRA Show 2012 Sells Out Exhibit Floor Space

2012-04-27

The National Restaurant Association announced that exhibit space at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show has completely sold out. The newly...

Uncle Maddio's Debuts Take and Bake Pizza

2012-04-27

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint introduces Take and Bake to the Atlanta market. With Take and Bake, customers come in and design their own pizza...

Fro.Zen.Yo Introduces Co-Brand Franchise Zombie Coffee

2012-04-26

April marks the one-year anniversary of the first franchise deal sold for Fro.Zen.Yo, the self-serve frozen yogurt brand. The first franchisee was...

Little Greek Announces Accelerated Growth Plan

2012-04-24

Little Greek announces an accelerated growth plan. With the opening of its new upscale prototype last week in the high-end South Tampa market in...

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