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Hot Concepts 2017: Flower ChildHot Concepts 2017: Flower Child

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

September 29, 2017

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Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News editors pore over up-and-coming restaurants from coast to coast to pick five outstanding Hot Concepts that are resounding with consumers and have strong growth potential. 

This year, the winners include a healthful chain with a hippie-chic vibe; a fast-casual concept specializing in Korean-style bowls; a destination for sausage, beer and games; a sports restaurant catering to both families and the bar crowd; and a gastropub with a touch of whimsy.

Our selections tap into the diverse elements that today’s consumers want: food that is healthy and craveable, environments that are nurturing and entertaining, and service that is quick and attentive.

Not only does this year’s class of Hot Concepts shed light on the most important restaurant trends today, but also they exhibit strong growth potential. We expect great things from these brands.

Meet the other Hot Concepts:

Bibibop Asian Grill

Bubba's 33

Public School on Tap

New Bohemia

 

 

About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

Email: [email protected]

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