FSR NextGen 25: The Restaurants Leading a Full-Service Revolution

April 17, 2024

These elevated chains are ready to redefine the future of full-service dining.

Ambition, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence are the qualities that mark the true trailblazers in the restaurant world. As we cast a spotlight on this year's NextGen 25 brands, we're not just talking about restuarants; we're welcoming a new era in full-service dining. The NextGen 25 movement is redefining hospitality and the very essence of eating out by merging cutting-edge culinary artistry with experiences that resonate and connect with guests. These brands are setting a new benchmark with menus that intrigue and inspire, atmospheres that draw diners into another world, and service that raises the bar for what it means to be truly taken care of.


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Whether these brands are at one or 100 units, eyeing the franchise horizon, or courting the next big investors, each brand in our NextGen 25 list brings something unique to the table. Though their growth strategies may differ, the end goal is the same: to revolutionize the full-service restaurant industry.

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