What's the next big restaurant? 10 brands to watch

UP-AND-COMING RESTAURANTS Source: Belcampo Meat Co. Are you eating at the next big restaurant? You might be. Fishbowl, a restaurant data firm, compiled a list of up-and-coming brands that it

expects will take the food industry by storm. The company tapped more than 50 restaurant experts — executives, critics and foodies — to nominate restaurants and then scored the nominees

based on social media metrics. "For decades it was the big brands that could get so much traction because they had a lot of media that they could put behind themselves and the ability

to get their message out," Michael Lukianoff, Fishbowl's chief analytics officer, told CNBC. "Social media has turned that on its ear by giving smaller, independent and

regional [brands] a level playing field." These brands face a fiercely competitive dining market but have already sparked intense loyalty among their customers. Click ahead to see the

top 10 emerging restaurant brands. _ — By Sarah Whitten Posted 23 Feb. 2016 _ 10. JUICE SERVED HERE Source: Juice Served Here While Juice Served Here only has a dozen locations, all in

California, the organic cold pressed juice shop is known nationwide for its subscription service. The company has the second-highest average restaurant ranking within Fishbowl's top

brands, with 4.29 stars out of 5. It has also garnered more than 39,000 Instagram followers, 3,700 Facebook likes and 2,200 followers on Twitter. Juicing may be a popular dieting trend, but

some brands, like Organic Avenue, have been forced to shutter due to heavy competition and declining consumer sales. 9. MODERN MARKET Source: Modern Market Modern Market takes online

ordering to a new level. The restaurant allows customers to filter through the menu based on diet, which lets consumers see gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options more easily. "Even

though they are a small operation, they have online ordering catering, breakfast, they have kids' menus," Katharine Dalton, a food analyst with Fishbowl, told CNBC. "They even

have wine pairings. They are so good at what they are doing." The company has restaurants in Colorado, Texas, Arizona and Washington, D.C., and has 17,000 Facebook likes, 2,800 Twitter

followers and 2,900 followers on Instagram. 8. BREADSMITH Source: Breadsmith Tapping into the baked goods trend is Breadsmith, a restaurant that specializes in European-style artisan

breads. The brand has received accolades from _Bon Appetit_, _Modern Baking_, the International Culinary Salon and the National Restaurant Association, among others. While the

restaurant's social media presence is scant compared with other brands — 416 followers on Twitter, 150 Instagram followers and 3,400 likes on Facebook — the company is growing quickly,

according to Dalton. Breadsmith does not add any preservatives, additives or dough conditioners to their products and they are all made in-house. On average it receives reviews of 4.15 stars

out of 5, according to Fishbowl. 7. BAREBURGER Source: Bareburger While last year's list of emerging brands was filled with gourmet burger joints, this year it's all about organic

meat. Bareburger is a fast-casual restaurant that specializes in organic meat, pesticide-free produce and no GMOs. The brand's average restaurant rating is 3.65 stars out of 5.

Bareburger has more than 40 restaurants in five states, Canada and Japan and has garnered 17,600 Facebook likes, 243,000 Twitter followers and 29,400 followers on Instagram. 6. BELCAMPO MEAT

CO. Source: Belcampo Meat Co. Belcampo Meat Co. may only have six restaurants, but it's garnering some major attention, according to Fishbowl. The brand is owned by Anya Fernald, a

sustainable food expert and former judge on Food Network's "Iron Chef." "[The restaurant] has organic meat and it is literally a farm-to-table operation," Dalton

said. "If you go to a Belcampo you are going to the farm where the cattle is raised to create the meat that is used in the restaurant." While this may seem counter-intuitive,

Dalton notes that the kindness and humanity that the restaurant owners show toward their cattle is what brings in the customers. "It's very small, but I have a feeling that they

won't be for long," Dalton added. 5. NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE'S Source: Not Your Average Joe's "Not Your Average Joe's is in a segment that isn't always

preforming very well," Dalton said. "You know, bar causal, it's some place where you really have to be doing something great to stand out, and I really think they are."

According to Fishbowl, this restaurant doesn't offer basic bar food, the brand is in tune with special dietary restrictions and has a large menu for those with food allergies, a rarity

in the industry. The brand has 35,300 likes on Facebook, 14,300 Twitter followers and around 12,800 followers on Instagram and has 26 locations in six states. 4. BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE Source:

Blue Bottle Coffee With more than 129,000 Instagram followers, 89,600 Facebook likes and 49,100 followers on Twitter, Blue Bottle Coffee has already made a major impression in the industry.

The restaurant only has locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York, but will soon offer subscription-based products to a larger market. "They have a fan base that is

absolutely rabid. They love them," Dalton said. "They are very specific about what they are doing with [their funding] and I just think they are going to explode." The average

rating for this brand is around 4 stars out of 5, according to Fishbowl. 3. SWEETGREEN Source: Sweetgreen Sweetgreen is a restaurant that offers simple, seasonal salad and grain bowls

filled with produce sourced from local farmers. It's menu is health-conscious and consists of items that range from 60 to 775 calories. The company has 40 restaurants in seven states

and has garnered more than 48,900 likes on Facebook, 23,500 followers on Twitter and 80,900 Instagram followers. "Some of the founders of the company come from old school restaurants

and hotel families," Dalton said, explaining that the restaurant is infusing health and local trends into its brand. 2. MISSION BBQ Source: Mission BBQ Started by BBQ enthusiasts Bill

Kraus and Steve Newton in 2011, Mission BBQ now has more than 23 locations in seven states. The brand seeks to make great local food and support members of the American military and local

police and fire services. "Mission BBQ is very specific in their mission," Dalton said. "They are very patriotic. ... They do a lot of extensive fundraising for troops. They

often offer free meals to people who are in the service." The brand can be found in Florida, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia and has the

third-highest average restaurant ranking with 4.24 stars out of 5. Mission BBQ has 3,200 Twitter followers, 2,700 followers on Instagram and 23,500 likes on Facebook. 1. BOWL OF HEAVEN

Source: Bowl of Heaven A California-based juice bar and smoothie shop, Bowl of Heaven has brought the taste of Hawaii to the West Coast. The company specializes in acai bowls, a thick, ice

cream-like smoothie served in a bowl and topped with fresh fruit, grains and even vegetables. The brand received the highest average restaurant ranking of 4.32 stars out of 5 and saw one of

the highest rates of repeat customer check-ins, an indicator of consumer loyalty, according to Fishbowl. The company has 6,200 followers on Instagram, 4,100 likes on Facebook and around 500

Twitter followers. Bowl of Heaven taps into two major trends, according to Dalton: health and smoothies. "[There] is this idea of getting as much nutrition as you can into a plate; the

idea of more bang for your buck in terms of nutrition," she said. "Bowl of Heaven is just different and exciting to people. It's one of the reasons it made our list. It's

a fun brand."