Emerging Chains

Meet the 2021 Breakout Brands

The New York City-based concept focuses on a simple roast chicken menu and operational efficiencies

D.C.-based concept elevates brasserie staple with American flair

The Denver-based concept is becoming a distributor of the native products it already buys

Even as many cities and states reopen indoor dining, emerging brands are embracing the flexibility and consumer appeal of quick-service, fast-casual and virtual brands

Here’s the latest roundup of new off-premise concepts available for delivery only, offering everything from Japanese rice balls to high-end cocktails