| Kennesaw, GA-based STEVI B'S PIZZA
(founded 1996), has increased by 4 units, from
22 to 26 (18% growth). This concept was previously
mentioned in our very first Restaurantchains.net
Alerts Newsletter on 2/14/06 as having had a
33% growth. These buffet-style pizzerias are
open for lunch and dinner, with seating for
about 175. All locations are franchised. Restaurants
are in the states of AL, FL, GA, OH, PA, SC,
and TN.
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Chicago, IL-based POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS
(founded 1977), has increased by 14 units, from
123 to 137 (11% growth). This chain was previously
mentioned in our 10/17/06 alerts newsletter
as having an 11% growth rate during that period
as well. Restaurants are quick service sandwich
shops, with a per person check average of $3-$8
and seating for about 40. Catering and delivery
are available. Locations are in DC, IL, IN,
MD, MI, MN, OH, TX, VA, and WI, with a PA location
opening this spring.
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emails, etc. click here.
BLUE COAST BURRITO based in Nashville,
TN (founded 2000) has increased by 2 units from
8 to 10 (25% growth). We first wrote about this
company in our 10/2/06 newsletter when they
had 33% growth. These are fast casual locations
with seating for about 80, and a per person
check average of about $3-$8. Locations are
in AR and TN and there is a second one-unit
concept called Baja Burrito. All units are franchised.
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contact personnel including phone numbers, address,
emails, etc. click here.
Newport Beach, CA-based FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE
(founded 1998), has increased by 3 units, from
42 to 45 (7% growth) and expanded into the states
of MI, PA, and WI. Other trading areas are AL,
AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD,
MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, OH, OK, TN, TX, UT, and
VA. This concept was previously mentioned in
our 9/26/06 newsletter as having had a 5% growth,
and expanding into NC. These steak and seafood
restaurants are upscale, with a per person check
average of $15-$50+, open for dinner hours only.
Banquet services are available at all locations.
Fleming’s is a subsidiary of Tampa, FL-based
OSI Restaurants.
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contact personnel including phone numbers, address,
emails, etc. click here.
Scottsdale, AZ-based PF CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO(NASDAQ:
PFCB) (founded 1993), has increased by 15 units
for the PF Chang’s concept, from 137 to 152,
19 units for Pei Wei Asian Diner, from 88 to
107, and added a third concept called Taneko
Japanese Tavern in Scottsdale, AZ (1 unit).
Overall company increase is 225 to 260 units
(16% company growth). Restaurants are family/casual
Asian concepts, with a per person check average
of $10-$30 and seating for about 250. All locations
have a full bar and are open for lunch and dinner.
Trading areas are AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA,
HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI,
MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR,
PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.
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contact personnel including phone numbers, address,
emails, etc. click here.
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