Emerging Concepts

May 23, 2013

Emerging Concepts

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One to Watch: BannaStrow’s Crepe concept hopes to grow across the country by offering nontraditional units, international flare.	One to Watch: Zoup! Fresh Soup Michigan-based soup and sandwich company is growing at a rate of 12 to 16 stores per year.
Emerald City Smoothie This smoothie concept is on track to open between 10 and 20 units a year for the next several years.	A Dog Eat Dog World Like better-burger concepts before them, gourmet hot dog joints are booming.
The Runaway Hit In just one year, Five Guys catapulted 12 spots on the QSR 50, from No. 42 in 2010 to No. 30 this year.	The Contenders Brands No. 51-65 are fast-rising quick-service and fast-casual companies that just missed the QSR 50.
SBA Loans to the Rescue? Small Business Administration loans can help quick-serve operators get the financing they need to open a new store, but the process isn’t easy.	One to Watch: Jake’s Wayback Burgers Check out this growing retro burger concept.
One to Watch: Wing Zone From frat house to budding franchise, find out how Wing Zone grew into a $40 million company.	Succeeding in a Vanishing Market On paper, the state of West Virginia does not look like a must-have quick-serve market. But a distinct personality gives operators there reason to be optimistic.

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Sub Zero Ice Cream Dives Into "Shark Tank"

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Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt, the modern company that uses the science of cryogenics to freeze ice cream instantly before customers’ eyes...

Firewurst Introduces Sausage to the World of Fast Casual

2012-12-23

Firewurst of Cary, a new restaurant that is introducing flame-grilled sausages and dogs to the fast-casual dining experience, opens its doors in...

HMSHost Unveils Starbucks Evenings at Dulles Airport

2012-12-20

Global restaurateur HMSHost celebrated the grand opening of the very first airport location for Starbucks’ latest concept, Starbucks...

Starbucks Unveils Accelerated Global Growth Plans

2012-12-05

Starbucks reaffirms its leadership position and growth agenda across its global retail, emerging brands, and CPG channels at its biennial Investor...

The Loop Launches New Design Prototype in Jacksonville

2012-12-05

Fans of The Loop Pizza Grill in Jacksonville have another thing to be thankful for this holiday season - the grand opening of a new Loop in...

Dylan's to Serve Up Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co. Varieties

2012-12-02

Dylan's Candy Bar is pleased to announce that it will serve Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co., the all-natural, three-ingredient alternative to...

DQ Grills & Chills in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2012-11-17

The Dairy Queen system's newest, most exciting restaurant concept has opened its doors at 3444 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. The new 2,500 square-...

Danny Meyer Teams Up with Equinox for Juice Cafes

2012-11-15

Equinox, the fitness and lifestyle industry leader, announced it has partnered with Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) to...

Pie Five to Open its Doors in Utah and North Carolina

2012-11-12

Pie Five Pizza Co. announces that it has awarded its first two franchise development agreements and will introduce its fast-casual custom...

Pancheros Mexican Grill Opens Doors in Burlington, Iowa

2012-11-07

Pancheros Mexican Grill, a burrito fixture in Iowa, opened its first location today in Burlington. In conjunction with the opening, the location...

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