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Sixty Vines DALLAS

Sports & Social BALTIMORE

UNITS: 7

FOUNDED: 2016

UNITS: 12

FOUNDED: 2009

Although FB Society’s oenophilic restaurant continues to saturate its Texas home turf, Sixty Vines is preparing to plant flags along the mid Atlantic, with forthcom ing locations in Northern Virginia, D.C., and Char lotte, North Carolina. True to its name, each location boasts 60 wines

As more eatertainment concepts pop up, Sports & Social is separat ing itself from the pack on multiple fronts. The scratch-made menu, cre ated by James Beard nominee John Suley, has a decidedly chef-for ward pedigree, and each location sports a singu lar vibe, courtesy of such high-profile design firms as ICRAVE. But the most notable point of differen tiation is parent company Live Dining & Entertain ment Districts’ partner ship with fantasy sports gaming platform, DraftK ings. In December, Draft Kings Sports & Social debuted, bringing an even more interactive component to the Sports & Social experience.

fast casual BurgerFi pur chased the chain for $156.6 million in late 2021. By last November, Antho ny’s had inked its first ever franchising deal, with existing BurgerFi operator, NDM Hospital ity. The first store, slated to open this spring, will be a co-branded loca tion and more franchised locations—both with existing BurgerFi opera tors and new partners— are expected to follow.

third quarter of 2023. And, importantly, the restaurant will retain its independent spirit—a reflection of ITA Hold ings’ focus on founder led concepts—and not grow to the point that quality is compromised. Clark will also serve as a resource and mentor to other founders looking to develop their brands under ITA, specifically in building construction, design, and operational processes. With more resources at its disposal from ITA— such as back-office sup port in HR, marketing, finance, real estate, and more—the famed pit master is almost certain to take his multi-award winning brisket beyond Oklahoma City.

on tap, which allows for a variety of pour sizes, no oxidation, and lower price points. The concept also partners with differ ent vineyards as part of its winemaker series. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

SPORTS & SOCIAL

UNITS: 60

FOUNDED: 2002

Florida-based Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings had already expanded into eight states before

FB SOCIETY / ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA (2) / LIVE! DINING & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS

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