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Cincinnati based bowl franchise Currito ramps up growth after two decades of evolution Cincinnati based bowl franchise Currito ramps up growth after two decades of evolution

Cofounders Joe and John Lanni share how they’ve tweaked the concept since its debut in 2005, and why now is the perfect time for growth

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Feb 27, 2025

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Jaggers explores the intersection of Five Guys and Chick-fil-A Jaggers explores the intersection of Five Guys and Chick-fil-A

Feb 20, 2025

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A look at some of the international brands aspiring to grow in the U.S.A look at some of the international brands aspiring to grow in the U.S.

Feb 11, 2025

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Bun Mee interior

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How Bun Mee plans to become the ‘Shake Shack of Vietnamese sandwiches’How Bun Mee plans to become the ‘Shake Shack of Vietnamese sandwiches’

byJoanna Fantozzi

Oct 29, 2024

1 Min Read

Electric Pickle Tempe exterior mock-up

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New pickleball eatertainment concept — Electric Pickle — coming to Arizona New pickleball eatertainment concept — Electric Pickle — coming to Arizona

byJoanna Fantozzi

Oct 22, 2024

1 Min Read

Mo Bettahs Cedar City Exterior Drive Thru

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Mo’Bettahs has been acquired by Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital Mo’Bettahs has been acquired by Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital

Oct 22, 2024

1 Min Read

Cheesesteak Meal New Cup

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How Philly’s Best thrived by bringing authentic cheesesteaks to California

How Philly’s Best thrived by bringing authentic cheesesteaks to California

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

CREATE 2024 Hot Concepts Panel Reduced

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Executives share how CREATE Hot Concepts achieve success

Executives share how CREATE Hot Concepts achieve success

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

CREATE Founders Forum 2024 - Sam Oches Tim McEnery Nick Stone Cameron Mitchell onstage

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Concept founders share what made them successful

Concept founders share what made them successful

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Fox Restaurant Concepts opens Doughbird in Dallas

Fox Restaurant Concepts opens Doughbird in Dallas

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Hot Concepts 2024

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6 emerging restaurant chains with huge potential

6 emerging restaurant chains with huge potential

Emerging Chains

NRN to launch new group for emerging brand founders at annual CREATE event

NRN to launch new group for emerging brand founders at annual CREATE event

Maggiano's Theater

Maggiano’s president looks to add a bit of theater to dining out

Maggiano’s president looks to add a bit of theater to dining out

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Mo Bettahs updated

Emerging Chains

John Konyn named chief operations officer of Mo’ Bettahs

John Konyn named chief operations officer of Mo’ Bettahs

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Investment Summit

NRN’s second annual Investment Summit finalizes agenda for emerging restaurant leaders

NRN’s second annual Investment Summit finalizes agenda for emerging restaurant leaders

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Regional Chains

F1 Arcade eatertainment concept brings Champagne, caviar, and car-racing dreams to the U.S.

F1 Arcade eatertainment concept brings Champagne, caviar, and car-racing dreams to the U.S.

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Take Away with Sam Oches Dave Colebook New YOrk Fries

Canadian restaurant franchise New York Fries plots U.S. domination in malls

Canadian restaurant franchise New York Fries plots U.S. domination in malls

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Hot Concepts 2024

Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2024 Hot Concepts award winners

Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2024 Hot Concepts award winners

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Mochiko Mochi Pizza brings a new type of crust to the flatbread space

Mochiko Mochi Pizza brings a new type of crust to the flatbread space

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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CosMc’s lands in San Antonio

CosMc’s lands in San Antonio

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

The state of the restaurant industry, according to Nick Vojnovic

The state of the restaurant industry, according to Nick Vojnovic

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Rainbow Cone Hero

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Rainbow Cone is expanding nationally for the first time after almost a century in business

Rainbow Cone is expanding nationally for the first time after almost a century in business

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Gen Korean BBQ

Gen Korean BBQ leverages a broader customer base to accelerate growth

Gen Korean BBQ leverages a broader customer base to accelerate growth

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

North Italia Galleria Dallas

North Italia puts an accent on expansion

North Italia puts an accent on expansion

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

KPOT

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot surges into national spotlight

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot surges into national spotlight

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Culinary Dropout Dallas Unit

Culinary Dropout is the next Fox Restaurant Concept poised for growth

Culinary Dropout is the next Fox Restaurant Concept poised for growth

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

PJ Whelihan's

P.J. Whelihan’s Pub & Restaurant sticks to its suburban Philadelphia roots

P.J. Whelihan’s Pub & Restaurant sticks to its suburban Philadelphia roots

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Chopt

Chopt continues expansion into suburban markets

Chopt continues expansion into suburban markets

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Jinya

Jinya Ramen Bar is one of the fastest-growing Asian concepts in the U.S.

Jinya Ramen Bar is one of the fastest-growing Asian concepts in the U.S.

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Fords Garage Bar One Point

Ford’s Garage leverages nostalgia, entertainment, and quality to grow

Ford’s Garage leverages nostalgia, entertainment, and quality to grow

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Jollibee Spicy Chicken Sandwich[8]

Jollibee: From Filipino fast-food icon to rising star in the U.S.

Jollibee: From Filipino fast-food icon to rising star in the U.S.

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Piada signature pastas

Piada has ‘earned the right to grow’ 14 years after launch

Piada has ‘earned the right to grow’ 14 years after launch

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Huey Magoo's chicken tenders

Regional Chains

NRN launches social media series highlighting emerging restaurant chains

NRN launches social media series highlighting emerging restaurant chains

nan xiang long bao

Regional Chains

How Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings became an emerging East Coast restaurant brand

How Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings became an emerging East Coast restaurant brand

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Investment Summit keynoter Maria Rivera on how she’s growing Smalls Sliders

Investment Summit keynoter Maria Rivera on how she’s growing Smalls Sliders

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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