| Englewood, CO-based TOKYO JOE'S (founded
1996), has opened 2 units during the last four-month
period, from 14 to 16 (14% growth). The restaurants
are fast casual Japanese cuisine, with seating
for about 125. Beer is served. Per person check
average is about $4-$10. All locations are in
CO.
Lubbock, TX-based ABUELO'S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY
(founded 1989), has increased by 2 units, from
35 to 37 (6% growth) and entered into the states
of FL and VA. Other trading areas are AR, AZ,
IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, and WI.
These family/casual Mexican restaurants are open
for lunch and dinner, with full bar, and seating
for about 250. Per person check average is $8-$20.
Catering and private party service is available.
SURF RIDER RESTAURANT based in Norfolk,
VA (founded 1980) has opened 1 new location in
Virginia Beach, VA growing from 5 to 6 locations
(20% growth). These are family/casual seafood
restaurants with a full bar and seating for about
150. The check average is around $8-$20 per person.
All units are company owned and located in VA.
CHINA GRILL MANAGEMENT INC based in New
York, NY (founded 1987) has opened a new concept
called Kobe Club in NYC and is about to open a
new concept called Suka in London, England, March
’07. The company now has a total of 24 upscale
restaurants with multiple cuisines. The restaurants
typically have full bar and seating for about
300. The per person check average is from $20-$50+
and banquets are available. Current concepts are:
Asia De Cuba (4), Blue Door (1), China Grill (5),
English Is Italian (1), Hudson Cafeteria (1),
Kobe Club (1), Mix (1), Ono (1), Red Square (2),
Red White & Blue (1), Rumjungle (1), Social
(2), Spoon (1), Suka (1) and Tuscan Steak (1).
Locations are in CA, FL, IL, NJ, NY, NV, Mexico
and England.
MIMI'S CAFÉ of Tustin, CA (founded 1978
- public) has increased by 3 units from 104 to
107 (3% growth). The cafés are family/casual,
open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with seating
for about 250 and a per person check average of
about $6-$12. Beer and wine is sold. The company
no longer owns the Lazy Dog Café concept. Mimi’s
is a concept of Bob Evans Farms Restaurants. Units
are currently located in AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA,
IN, KS, KY, MO, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, SC, TN,
TX and UT. We last reported on this concept in
our 3/28/06 newsletter when they had 10% growth.
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