Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts
Growing Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).
Wheat Ridge, CO-based QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL (founded 1995) has increased by 43 units, from 371 to 414 (12% growth) and entered into the state of MS. The restaurants are fast casual, open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$10 per person check average. Units seat about 80. Beer and wine are served. Catering is available. Trading areas are AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. Units are 77% franchised. Qdoba is a subsidiary of San Diego, CA-based Jack in the Box, Inc.
New York, NY-based GERBER GROUP (founded 1991) has increased by 1 unit for their Mexx Kitchen concept, from 1 to 2 (100% concept growth) and 1 unit for Stone Rose, from 2 to 3 (50% concept growth). In addition, two new concepts were added: Moonstone Lounge (1 unit) and Sweetwater Saloon (1 unit). Overall company increase was from 24 to 28 (17% company growth). These are upscale bar/nightclub venues, some serving food. Private function space is available. Concepts are Beach House (1), Maxim Beach (1), Mexx Kitchen (2), Midnight Rose (1), Moonstone Lounge (1), Oasis (1), Rise Lounge (1), Rose Bar (1), Stone Rose (3), Sweetwater Saloon (1), The Living Room (3), The Penthouse (1), The Whiskey (2), Underbar (1), Wetbar (1), Whiskey Blue (4), Whiskey Park (2), and Whiskey Sky (1). Trading areas are AZ, CA, IL, LA, MA, MS, NY, Mexico and Spain. New locations (Whiskey Park and The Living Room) will open in Atlanta, GA, Spring '08.
EMMETT'S ALE HOUSE of West Dundee, TX (founded 1999) has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth). Locations are casual/upscale with seating for about 250 and a full bar. The per person check average is $15-30+. Catering and banquets are offered. All locations are in IL.
The owners of PACIFICO in Port Chester, NY have opened a new concept called Palomino increasing 1 unit from 3 to 4 (33% growth). Current concepts are Pacifico (2), Palomino (1) and Sonora (1). These are upscale South American restaurants with full bar and seating for about 150. Catering and banquets are offered. The check average is around $15-$30 per person. Locations are in CT and NY.
CRESCENT MOON of Atlanta, GA (founded 1995) has increased by 1 unit, from 2 to 3 (50% growth). These are fast casual restaurants with seating for about 40. Meal periods are breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beer and wine are served and banquets are offered. The check average is around $6-$12+ per person. All are located in GA.
SENOR TEQUILA of Charleston, SC has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth). Locations are family/casual Mexican restaurants with full bar. Seating is for about 100. The per person check average is around $8-$20. All are located in SC.
Scottsdale, AZ-based NRGIZE LIFESTYLE CAFE has increased by 16 units, from 36 to 52 (44% growth) and entered into IN, PA and WI. These are quick serve juice/smoothie bars, mostly located inside health clubs. Units are open for lunch and dinner hours, with a $2-$6 per person check average. Trading areas are AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TX, WA, and WI. All units are franchised. Nrgize Lifestyle Café is a subsidiary of Scottsdale, AZ-based Kahala Corp.
CAFE MOSAIC based in Richmond, VA (founded 1994) has increased by 1 unit, from 2 to 3 (50% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with Mediterranean cuisine. Beer and wine are served and seating is for about 125. The check average is around $8-$20 per person. Locations are in SC and VA.
BUSBOYS AND POETS based in the District of Columbia (founded 1985) has increased by 1 unit, from 1 to 2 (100% concept growth) and expanded into VA. There is a second concept called Luna Grill (1 unit). Overall company growth is from 2 to 3 (50% company growth). Units are typically family/casual with seating for about 200. The per person check average is around $8-$20. Locations are in DC and VA.
GATTI'S PIZZA based in Austin, TX (founded 1969) has increased by 4 units, from 136 to 140 (3% growth) and expanded into MS. These are buffet pizza restaurants with seating for around 200. Catering and banquets are offered. Locations are more than 80% franchised and are in IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX and VA.
