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News from up-and-coming restaurant concepts making their mark on the foodservice industry.

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The Crack Shack aims to bring fine-dining chicken to the masses

Feb 07, 2023

Premium ingredients and a focus on the communities it serves help drive the concept’s success

At 20, Slim Chickens is all grown up — and ready for exponential growth

Feb 07, 2023

The chicken tenders concept from Fayetteville, Ark., plans to open at least one restaurant a week this year, with 1,100 units in various stages of development.

Big Chicken grows with Shaq in tow, adding drive-thru and breakfast

Feb 07, 2023

Las Vegas-based brand capitalizes on ex-NBA star Shaquille O’Neal’s appeal

Meet the restaurant players in the Chicken Showdown

Feb 07, 2023

These 9 brands are poised to take flight, but we need your vote

The start of a trend? New concept bets on French fries in wraps

Jan 31, 2023

The Kebab Shop shows off European flair in San Diego

Meet Abuelo’s: the Texas restaurant bringing traditional Mexican food to the masses

Jan 26, 2023

The 26-unit restaurant chain is looking to grow again after a bumpy 2022

NRN invites emerging concepts to submit for Breakout Brands

Jan 25, 2023

Annual list will spotlight young chains with unique offerings and aspirations for growth.

Wagamama U.S. to expand into Tampa, Fla.

Jan 24, 2023

Full-service Asian-cuisine brand, started in the U.K., plans to open fourth domestic market in February

Why Sweet Chick moved to a fast-casual model

Jan 20, 2023

The New York City-based chain is expanding through franchising in the next few years

Condado Tacos announces 12 new restaurants in 2023, including opening in 8 new markets

Jan 20, 2023

This fast-growing taco restaurant company will open new restaurants in Ballpark Village in St. Louis, MO, in Buffalo, NY, Charleston and Greenville, SC, Birmingham and Huntsville, AL, Knoxville, TN and Louisville, KY, as well as at least 4 new...