10 Rising Restaurant Chains That Will Take Over In 2026

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Cava is a great, healthy option -- build your own Mediterranean bowls. The app makes it super-easy to order. We get take out from the one on Parkside at least one a month.
 
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YankeeVol said:
Cava used to be called something else (Zoe’s Kitchen). Honestly I feel like they’ve gotten worse sunce they were bought out in 2018.

I actually haven’t been to one since the name change.
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CAVA bought out Zoes and rebranded existing Zoes locations...
 
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BigOrangeMojo said:
CAVA bought out Zoes and rebranded existing Zoes locations...
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I'm aware. I mentioned when it happened in my post lol

They didn't rebrand the one in Peachtree City until maybe 2 years ago? It was Zoes when we first moved here in '21.
 
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YankeeVol said:
I'm aware. I mentioned when it happened in my post lol

They didn't rebrand the one in Peachtree City until maybe 2 years ago? It was Zoes when we first moved here in '21.
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Dude, it wasnt a name change. LOL....

It was the acquisition of an existing business and changing the entire format/branding of the acquired business...
 
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BigOrangeMojo said:
Dude, it wasnt a name change. LOL....

It was the acquisition of an existing business and changing the entire format/branding of the acquired business...
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I SAID BOUGHT OUT bud. And yes, prior Zoe's were rebranded. I should have said "some" Zoe's Kitchens at best. Either way, go root for Texas and the chit azz Grizzlies LOL
 
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Cava is the only one I see making it big time.

The Paris Bakery or whatever is popping up all over the place it seems like. but I think they are expanding too fast.

There were three chicken places on that list that I have been to. I would be surprised if more than 1 of them had real staying power as a large franchise. no telling which one, none of them were all that different or better than the others so I won't try to guess on which.
 
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Cava is great alternative to the usual chicken and burger options. Reminds me of Tazikis but you get to build your own bowl
 
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ALLVOL 4LIFE said:
Big Chicken was on a Cruise Ship when we went to Hawaii. It’s being Shaq’s, I’m sure it will make a run, but I hope it’s better than what was at the location on the Cruise Ship.
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They opened two locations here in Chattanooga. The one in Hixson did not last long. It was expensive for what it was when you could go to Zaxby's or CFA and get same quality of food for cheaper. The one in Hixson is now a Hawaiian Bros
 
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Orangesmokey said:
They opened two locations here in Chattanooga. The one in Hixson did not last long. It was expensive for what it was when you could go to Zaxby's or CFA and get same quality of food for cheaper. The one in Hixson is now a Hawaiian Bros
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I think it should be required for a Raising Cane’s to be in every city that has fast food. Best chicken fingers I’ve had to date.
 
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Orangesmokey said:
We just got a Raising Cane's earlier this year. I was not really impressed but I have only been once. I need to give it another try.
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I’m sure they are like everywhere else, some will always be better than others, but I’ve never had a bad one yet.
 
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There’s a Keke’s in a shopping center close to where I live. It’s good, but the prices are outrageous. $25 for 2 buttermilk pancakes, bacon, and eggs.
 
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ALLVOL 4LIFE said:
I’m sure they are like everywhere else, some will always be better than others, but I’ve never had a bad one yet.
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A Raising Canes just opened close to where I live. I went, and it was awful. The chicken was thin and dry. I’ve been to other locations, and they were very good, so it was really disappointing. So yeah, there are bad Raising Canes.
 
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KoachKrab127 said:
A Raising Canes just opened close to where I live. I went, and it was awful. The chicken was thin and dry. I’ve been to other locations, and they were very good, so it was really disappointing. So yeah, there are bad Raising Canes.
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The one time I went here the chicken was not seasoned at all. Neither were the fries. It was almost like they were expecting the Cane's sauce to carry the chicken. Like I said above.. I'll give them another shot. Places have off days
 
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