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Miami, FL-based CHICKEN KITCHEN
(founded 1983), has increased by 3 units, from 31 to 34 (10% growth).
This company was previously featured in our 6/13/06 newsletter as also
having had a 10% growth, as well as expansion into TX. These quick
service restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a per person
check average of $3-$8, and seating for about 60. Catering is
available. Locations are in the states of FL and TX. About 80% of units
are franchised.
Louisville, CO-based OLD CHICAGO (founded 1976), has increased
by 5 units during the period, from 82 to 87 (6% growth) and expanded
into the state of OK. The restaurants are family/casual pizza
restaurants, with a full bar and seating for about 225. Per person check
average is $6-$15+. Meal periods are lunch and dinner. Trading areas
are AZ, CO, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, OK,
OR, SD, TN, WI, and WY, with new locations to open this spring/summer
in NY and OH. Less than 30% of units are franchised. Old Chicago is a
concept of Rock Bottom Restaurants, which also owns Rock Bottom Brewery
(30), Chophouse and Brewery (4), Sing Sing (2), and Walnut Brewery (1).
Chicago, IL-based T.A.G. RESTAURANTS (founded 1995), has opened
2 units for their American Dog concept, from 1 to 3. The company also
operates Carnelli’s Deli (1), Kappy’s Pancake House (2), and Nino
Panino (1). Overall company increase was from 5 to7 (40% company
growth). American Dog, Carnelli’s, and Nino Panino are fast casual sandwich
restaurants, with a per person check average of $2-6 and seating for
about 50. Kappy’s seat about 150, with a $4-$10 per person check
average. All locations are in IL. Catering, delivery and online
ordering are available.
NED DEVINE'S GROUP of VA (founded 2001) has opened a new
location in Centerville, VA, from 2 to 3 (50% growth). These are
family/casual Irish pubs with full bar, seating for about 200 and a per
person check average of about $8-$20. Units feature sports and
entertainment. Banquets are offered including rental of the entire
restaurant. Locations are company owned and all are in VA.
JUICE IT UP of Irvine, CA (founded 1995) has increased by 5
units, from 118 to 123 (4% growth). We last reported on this take-out
juice/smoothie company in our 11/15/06 issue of our newsletter when
they had 19% growth and expanded into TX. During the last three periods
the company has grown from 92 to 123 units (33% one year growth).
Locations are more than 90% franchised and are in AZ, CA, FL, TN, TX
and WA.
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