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Future 50: Emerging Brands

10 Trends from The Future 50

By Sara Rush Wirth and Alaina Lancaster on Jul. 19, 2016

Operators can learn lessons from traits chains on the rise share. Here’s how they are helping set the pace of the industry, by way of menu, operations and more.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

The unlikely rise of The Halal Guys

 By Heather Lalley and Benita Gingerella on Jul. 13, 2017

It’s an unlikely success story—a Cinderella saga of how a concept transformed from a New York City hot dog cart to the country’s fastest-growing small chain.

Clean Plate Awards

Tracing the trends from 10 years of Clean Plates

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 08, 2016

Winning dishes have showcased myriad notable trends, many of which continue to influence the industry today.

The Power 20

Power 20 2014: Leaders

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 17, 2017

Change agents facing the greatest challenges in the restaurant industry today.

Top 100 Independents

2016 top independent restaurants in Washington, DC

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 04, 2016

From a 160-year-old classic to a music venue enjoying the success of a pop culture namesake, Washington, D.C., is home to six of the Top 100 Independents.

20 Under 20

20 under 20 units

Sep. 14, 2017

Restaurant Business identified the 20 fastest-growing small chains that have fewer than 20 units, at least 20% sales growth from 2015 to 2016, and under $25 million in total sales.

Top 100 Independents

2016 top independent restaurants in Fla.

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 05, 2016

The Sunshine State is home to eight of the Top 100 Independents; last year, the count was six. Three of the highest-grossing restaurants in Florida are on Disney properties.

Top 100 Independents

Newcomers to the Top 100

Oct. 06, 2017

Whether these concepts grew their incremental sales, opened up or asked to be considered, they made the list of Top 100 Independents for the first time this year.

Top 100 Independents

Top-grossing independent restaurants in hotels

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 06, 2016

While many of the Top 100 Independent restaurants on this years ranking are standalone spots, many operate within hotels, providing a built-in group of diners.

Top 100 Independents

2017 top independent hotel restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 06, 2017

The top-grossing independent restaurants located in hotels of 2017.

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