| GRAND TRAVERSE PIE CO based in
Traverse City, MI (founded 1996) has increased by
2 units from 7 to 9 (29% growth). Stores are fast
casual, bakery cafes with seating for about 30 (1000
sq ft) and a per person check average of $3-$8.
Locations are 89% franchised and all locations are
in MI. There are plans to open 2 new locations in
Grand Rapids, MI and 5 new locations in IN during
2007.
LEDO PIZZA based in Annapolis, MD (founded
1955) has increased by 5 units from 75 to 80 (7%
growth). These are family/casual Italian-pizza restaurants
that serve full bar with seating for about 90 (2000
sq ft) and a per person check average of around
$6-$12. There are units in DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC,
VA and WV. All locations are franchised.
PLUTO'S FRESH FOODS based in San Francisco,
CA (founded 1995) has increased by 2 units, from
6 to 8 (33% growth). The restaurants are fast casual
and serve lunch and dinner. Catering services are
offered. They serve beer and wine with seating for
about 150 and a per person check average of between
$4-$10. All locations are company owned and located
in CA.
Brighton, MA-based BICKFORD’S FAMILY RESTAURANTS
(founded 1959), has increased by 8 units, from 33
to 41 (24% growth). This company was featured in
our 2/28/06 newsletter issue as having had a 12
unit decrease (27% downsizing). Restaurants are
family casual, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
with a per person check average of $6-$15+. Units
seat about 150. Restaurants offer catering and banquet
facilities. Trading areas are CT, MA, NH, RI, and
VT.
Roswell, GA-based MITTIE’S CAFÉ & TEA ROOM
has increased by 2 units during the period, from
3 to 5 (67% growth). Locations are family casual,
with a per person check average of $3-$8. Meal periods
are breakfast and lunch only. Units seat about 50.
Catering, delivery, and private party facilities
are available. All locations are in GA.
Lakeland, FL-based CRISPERS FRESH SALADS &
SUCH (founded 1989), has increased by 5 units,
from 36 to 41 (14% growth). Restaurants are fast
casual, with a per person check average of $6-$12,
and seating for about 100. Catering service is available.
All locations are in FL.
Broomfield, CO-based NOODLES & CO (founded
1995), has increased by 7 units, from 130 to 137
(5.4% growth). These fast casual restaurants are
open for lunch and dinner, serving Asian, Mediterranean,
and American cuisines. Locations seat about 150,
and have a per person check average of $6-$12. Beer
and wine is served. Trading areas are CA, CO, IL,
IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, OR, UT, VA, and WI,
with a location opening in OH later this year. More
than 90% of locations are company owned.
Tampa, FL-based MELTING POT restaurants (founded
1975), has increased by 5 units, from 108 to 113
(3.7% growth) and expanded into the state of AL.
Other territories are AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL,
GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC,
NE, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT,
VA, WA, and WI. Restaurants feature an upscale,
Eastern European fondue menu, with a per person
check average of around $40. Meal periods are dinner
only. Locations seat about 200, with banquet facilities
available. All locations are individually owned
and operated.
Northglenn, CO-based WINGMAN restaurants
(founded 1981), has increased by 1 unit, from 4
to 5 (25% growth) and expanded into the state of
NJ. Other locations are in CO. Restaurants are quick
serve, open for lunch and dinner, with a per person
check average of $3-$8. Beer is served. Units seat
about 50. More than 70% of locations are franchised.
Catering service is available.
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