Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts
Growing Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).
Corpus Christi, TX-based PETE'S CHICKEN N MORE (founded 1976) has increased by 1 unit, from 6 to 7 (17% growth). The restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$8 per person check average. Seating is for about 30. About half the stores are franchised. All are located in TX.
Phoenix, AZ-based GALLAGHER'S FOOD & FUN (founded 1985) has increased by 1 unit, from 5 to 6 (20% growth). These are family/casual restaurants, serving American cuisine. Meal periods are lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20 per person check average. All locations have a full bar and average seating for about 175. All units are in AZ.
Richardson, TX-based ROCKFISH SEAFOOD GRILL (founded 1994) has increased by 1 unit, from 14 to 15 (7% growth). These are family/casual seafood restaurants, open for lunch and dinner, with a $10-$30 per person check average. Locations have a full bar and seating for about 250. Catering is available. Units are in NC and TX
TOOJAY'S GOURMET DELI based in West Palm Beach, FL (founded 1981) has increased by 1 unit, from 25 to 26 (4% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with seating for about 100. Beer and wine are served. Catering and banquets are offered. Locations are open for breakfast lunch and dinner. The per person check average is around $6-$12. All locations are in FL.
BANDANA'S BAR-B-Q based in St Louis, MO (founded 1996) has increased by 1 unit, from 26 to 27 (4% growth). These are family/casual BBQ restaurants with seating for about 150. Beer and wine are served and catering is offered. The check average is around $8-$20 per person. Locations are around 30% franchised and are in IA, IL and MO.
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Concepts with 20 units or less who grew by at least 2 units.
Davis, CA-based STEVE'S PIZZA (founded 1978) has increased by 2 units, from 6 to 8 (33% growth). These are family/casual Italian and pizza restaurants, open for lunch and dinner. Per person check average is about $6-$12. Beer and wine are served. Seating is for about 150. Catering, delivery, and private party services are available. Locations are franchised and all are located in CA.
GROTTO PIZZA based in Rehoboth Beach, DE (founded 1960) has increased by 2 units, from 18 to 20 (11% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for about 100. The check average is around $6-$12. Catering is offered. Locations are in DE and PA.
Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.
Cincinnati, OH-based LAROSA'S PIZZERIA (founded 1954) has increased by 2 units, from 60 to 62 (3% growth). These family/casual Italian/pizza restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$12 per person check average. Catering, delivery and online ordering are available. Some locations have a full bar and seating for about 80. Most locations are smaller, serving no alcohol. Units are franchised and located in IN, KY, and OH. We featured this concept on 1/13/09 (2% growth).
Costa Mesa, CA-based CHRONIC TACOS (founded 2001) has increased by 3 units for the Chronic Tacos concept, from 21 to 24 (14% concept growth). The company also operates 2 Chronic Cantinas. Overall company growth was from 23 to 26 (13% growth). These fast casual Mexican restaurants are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $4-$10 per person check average. Beer and wine are served and seating is for about 30-50. Trading areas are AZ, CA, and ID. We wrote about this company on 1/13/09 (10% growth).
BEEF O'BRADY'S based in Tampa, FL (founded 1985) has increased by 5 units, from 162 to 167 (3% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with seating for about 150. Beer and wine are served. The check average is around $6-$15+ per person. Locations are franchised and are in AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA and WI. We wrote about this concept on 2/12/08 (7% growth), 9/17/08 (2% growth) and 2/17/09 (3% growth).
VIRGINIA BBQ CO of Fredericksburg, VA (founded 2000) has increased by 1 unit, from 15 to 16 (7% growth). These are quick serve BBQ restaurants with seating for about 30. They are open for lunch and dinner. Beer is served and catering is offered. Locations are more than 80% franchised and are in DE, MD, MI and VA. We reported on this concept on 2/5/08 (25% growth) and on 10/7/08 (36% growth).
CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFÉ of Irving, TX (founded 1978) has increased by 5 units, from 71 to 76 (7% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for about 200. The check average is around $8-$20 per person. Catering is offered. Locations are more than 60% franchised and are in AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA and WV. We last reported on this concept on 2/13/09 when they had 4% growth.
JASON'S DELI based in Beaumont, TX (founded 1976) has increased by 4 units, from 206 to 210 (2% growth). These are fast casual restaurants with seating for about 100. Beer and wine are served. The per person check average is around $6-$12. Catering is offered. Locations are more than 30% franchised and are in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT and VA. We wrote about this concept on 2/3/09 (1% growth).
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