Future 50 2022

Illustrations by Jordan Kay

Which restaurant chains will be the next big thing? Restaurant Business is taking its annual look at 50 up-and-coming restaurant chains that could soon become household names. The Future 50 ranking for 2022 includes a wide range of brands, menu types and service formats.

By Restaurant Business Staff

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Future 50: The Ranking

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Rank	Chain
1	Mochinut *
2	Super Chix
3	7 Brew Coffee *
4	Black Rifle Coffee Company
5	Crisp & Green *
6	Summer Moon Coffee *
7	Huey Magoo's
8	Agave & Rye *
9	Nick the Greek *
10	Starbird Chicken
11	Huckleberry's
12	Foxtail Coffee Co. *
13	Big Bad Breakfast
14	Ziggi's Coffee *
15	Chicken N Pickle *
16	Jeremiah's Italian Ice
17	Kalaveras *
18	Van Leeuwen Ice Cream *
19	Tom's Watch Bar *
20	Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
21	Ruby Slipper Cafe *
22	Everbowl *
23	Toasted Yolk Cafe
24	Curry Up Now *
25	Emmy Squared Pizza *

Rank	Chain
26	Clean Eatz *
27	Board & Brew
28	Tacombi *
29	Eggs Up Grill
30	Pokeworks
31	Fiiz Drinks *
32	PJ's Coffee of New Orleans
33	Tacos 4 Life *
34	Killer Burger
35	Breakfast Republic *
36	Hawkers Asian Street Food
37	Swig *
38	Urbane Cafe
39	Rodizio Grill
40	Thirsty Lion Gastropub
41	Rock N Roll Sushi
42	Turning Point
43	Gus's Fried Chicken
44	Spitz Mediterranean Street Food *
45	Crooked Pint Ale House *
46	Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar *
47	Chowking
48	Sweet Paris
49	Original ChopShop
50	Duck Donuts

Source: Technomic Ignite company data; *Technomic estimate

HOW THE RESEARCH WORKS

The Future 50 is a measure of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts with annual sales between $20 million and $50 million. Data is compiled by Technomic. Rankings are based on percent change in systemwide sales from 2020 to 2021; chains must have also opened new units in 2021 to qualify. Unit counts are as of Dec. 31, 2021. When data was not provided, Technomic estimated sales based on public information, comparable concepts, market and other factors. Visit Technomic Ignite Company Data for more information.

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