Today’s malls and shopping centers are known by many names, including lifestyle and multi-use or mixed-use centers. More often, these centers are anchored by restaurants and entertainment or experiential concepts. Let’s explore what this means to the industry and the brands that are making the leap into the mixed-use arena. What Is an Anchor? According… Continue reading Shopping Centers Transformed by Leading Restaurant & Entertainment Concepts
Category: Emerging Concepts
The Top 6 Foodie Cities in America in 2023
Are Food Cities the Best Places to Open a New Restaurant? The term “foodie” soon followed by “foodie cities” first erupted on the scene in 1980, brought to life by Gael Greene, a restaurant critic for New York magazine. Popular TV shows followed, showcasing people with bigger-than-life personalities trekking across America and the world in… Continue reading The Top 6 Foodie Cities in America in 2023
Landlords Embrace Transformational Restaurant Entertainment Concepts
The world of real estate is witnessing a paradigm shift as landlords seek creative ways to attract tenants and visitors to their properties. Beyond the traditional shopping and dining offerings, a new trend has emerged: integrating transformational entertainment concepts. These immersive and experiential concepts transform commercial spaces into dynamic destinations catering to consumers of all… Continue reading Landlords Embrace Transformational Restaurant Entertainment Concepts
Emerging Concepts Joins Little Kitchen Academy as a Strategic Real Estate Partner
Emerging Concepts is excited to announce our partnership with Little Kitchen Academy, the first-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy designed for kids ages 3-18. According to Robert Johnson, Vice President of Emerging Concepts, “We are thrilled to join Little Kitchen Academy in changing lives from scratch. Our team felt very inspired when we learned about Little Kitchen… Continue reading Emerging Concepts Joins Little Kitchen Academy as a Strategic Real Estate Partner
How Restaurants Make It Through the First Year
If you’ve done your research, you know that the restaurant industry is not for the faint of heart. According to the National Restaurant Association, about 1-in-3 fail the first year. Compared to small businesses in the U.S. that experience 1-in-5 closures, you’ve got about a 10% greater chance of going belly up in our illustrious… Continue reading How Restaurants Make It Through the First Year
A Recap of the Premier ICSC 2023 Las Vegas Show
May 21-23 saw the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) 2023 premier event take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Approximately 25,000 people attended, including developers, retailers, dealmakers, and real estate brokers. Some sought information on the tenants that would make their properties stand out. Others were looking for the best strategies regarding safety… Continue reading A Recap of the Premier ICSC 2023 Las Vegas Show
Florida’s Summer Restaurant Scene in 2023
Can you feel it? The days are warming, the flowers are blooming, and before you know it, it will be time to head to your favorite summer hotspots. For many people, one of those spots is Florida. According to Forbes, over 137 million people visited the Sunshine State in 2022, the most visitors in the… Continue reading Florida’s Summer Restaurant Scene in 2023
Tablz and the Restaurant Pricing Revolution
At EMERGING, we’re fortunate to work with some of the country’s top restaurants and technology firms. As a result, we’ve had front-row seats to the expanding ResTech scene these past few years as restaurants embraced technology at an unprecedented speed, securing a lifeline during a time of crisis. This increasing acceptance of today’s tech hasn’t… Continue reading Tablz and the Restaurant Pricing Revolution
The Spring Edition of EMERGING Magazine
You’ll find a variety of articles in this edition, from interviews with industry leaders to updates on restaurant and entertainment concepts. From technology to industry culture, our contributors offer unique perspectives on the issues that matter most to them, offering unique insights that are sure to engage and inform readers. It is our pleasure to present our latest edition to you, and we look forward to hearing your feedback.
When Do You Know You Have a Restaurant Concept That Can Expand Nationally?
The restaurant industry is known for its cut-throat competition and constantly evolving consumer preferences. While expanding a restaurant chain nationwide may seem like a dream come true, it comes with its fair share of challenges. In this article, we will discuss the challenges restaurants face when growing nationally fast, some examples of restaurants that have… Continue reading When Do You Know You Have a Restaurant Concept That Can Expand Nationally?