Top Emerging Concepts News

Toastique Expands into Northern California

Toastique, the vibrant, gourmet toast, and juice café conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced expansion into Northern California with its first location in Danville, California set to open in late fall 2024. Located at 350 Railroad Ave, Suite 100 within the quaint and charming downtown Danville, Toastique will offer gourmet toast creations, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, […]

SoFresh Announces Opening of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Location

SoFresh announced the grand opening of its 22nd location in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on October 15. Known for its commitment to fresh ingredients and customizable menu options, SoFresh aims to provide the Bethlehem community with delicious meals that nourish both body and soul. The new restaurant will feature a vibrant and inviting atmosphere, making it the […]

bb.q Chicken Opens News Unit in Manassas, Virginia

bb.q Chicken, Korea’s Finest Fried Chicken, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Virginia location with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The celebration took place last Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8300 Sudley Road, Space 91, Manassas Mall, Manassas, VA 20109, where the new restaurant offers convenient takeout and delivery services with Soju and Beer.  The […]

Island Fin Poké Co. Opens Latest Store in Beachwalk, Florida

Island Fin Poké Co. announce the grand opening of their newest location in Beachwalk, Florida. Set to open Monday, September 30, this marks Island Fin’s 10th location in Florida and 23rd across the United States.   Conveniently located at 345 Beachwalk Shore Dr., Suite 105, St. Johns, FL 32259, Island Fin Poké Co.’s newest location will […]

Surcheros Announces Opening in Gray, Georgia

Surcheros, a community favorite rooted in bold flavors with Southern hospitality, announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant in Gray, Georgia. Join us on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at our new location, 615 Landmark Pointe Blvd. To mark the grand opening, Surcheros will give Free Burritos for […]

Bagel Boss Opens Latest Store in Miami Beach

Bagel Boss, the iconic New York bagel brand with nearly 50 years of award-winning tradition, announced the opening of its newest location at 740 Arthur Godfrey Rd in Miami Beach. This store marks the fourth Florida location for Bagel Boss and is part of the brand’s 12-unit expansion plan in South Florida. Since its founding […]

Toastique Plots Growth in New York and New Jersey Markets

Toastique, the vibrant, artisan toast and juice café conceptualized on the East Coast, is poised for substantial growth in late fall and winter 2024 with its first two outposts coming to New York and a fourth location opening in New Jersey. Since its inception in 2018, Toastique has garnered national acclaim for its gourmet toast […]

Dank Burrito Opening in Greenville’s North Carolina, on September 20

The wait is finally over for Greenville food lovers and East Carolina University Pirates alike. Dank Burrito, the anything-but-Tex-Mex and North Carolina-born fast-casual concept, will open its doors on Friday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. at 108 Red Banks Rd, Suite 105, bringing its craveable, street-food-inspired menu to eastern North Carolina. This fresh-to-death concept is […]

The Red Chickz Announces Three-Unit Deal to Grow in New Jersey

The Red Chickz is again spreading its wings. The brand announced the signing of a 3-unit development deal that will introduce its famous hot chicken to New Jersey, with new locations planned for Mantua Township, Washington Township, and Gloucester Township. Fueled by the viral success of its original locations in Los Angeles and the overwhelming […]

Citizens Coffee Launches Growth Round

Citizens Coffee, the New York-born brand renowned for bringing the vibrant Australian brunch culture to America, is accelerating its mission to become the nation’s most scalable and premier specialty coffee and breakfast brand. The cult-followed breakfast brand has launched a Series B investment round to drive growth toward its goal of $100M in annual sales […]

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Expands to Jacksonville, North Carolina

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue announced its latest expansion with a new restaurant in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This milestone marks the brand’s 10th East Coast location and the second in North Carolina, further solidifying its nationwide presence with 228 locations across the U.S. and Japan. Located at 331-E Western Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28546, the new location occupies […]

Starbird Expands with Two Openings in the Bay Area

Starbird, one of the nation’s first super-premium fast food concepts, announced its expansion in the Bay Area with two grand openings of its newest locations in Palo Alto on Monday, September 9, followed shortly thereafter in Pleasanton later this fall. This announcement comes on the heels of the brand’s latest restaurant in South San Francisco […]

Slim Chickens Announces First Location in Germany

Slim Chickens announced its first restaurant in Berlin, Germany. This milestone is spearheaded by established multi-unit operator, The Foodelity Group, a sub-franchisee of Boparan Restaurant Group. It marks the beginning of a planned rollout of 20 locations across the country.  The better-chicken brand has opened more than 280 locations across the United States, Turkey, and […]

Bagel Boss Announces Two New Florida Locations in Aventura

Bagel Boss announced the grand opening of two new locations in Aventura, Florida. These new stores, located at 18549 W. Dixie Highway and inside the Aventura Mall at 19501 Biscayne Blvd., mark the second and third in a 10-unit expansion deal for South Florida. Bagel Boss is more than just a bagel shop; it’s a […]