| Oak Forest, IL-based BEGGAR'S PIZZA
(founded 1976), has opened 2 units during the
period, from 8 to 10 (25% growth) and expanded
into the state of IN. All other locations are
in IL. These family/casual pizzerias are open
for lunch and dinner, serving beer, with a $6-$15+
per person check average. Units on average seat
about 100. Catering and delivery services are
available. Most locations have private party
facilities. An 11th unit will be opening in
Crown Point, IN, in May 2007.
Burlington, WA-based BOB'S BURGERS &
BREW has opened 2 locations, from 6 to 8
(33% growth). The concept is family/casual,
open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an
$8-$20 per person check average. Restaurants
have a full bar and seating for about 150. Catering
and private party services are available. Less
than 20% of locations are franchised.
New York, NY-based MARIO BATALI RESTAURANTS
has opened 2 new concepts, Del Posto (1) and
Pizzeria Mozza (1), while also closing their
Bistro Du Vent restaurant (1). Overall company
increase is from 7 to 8. Other concepts include
Babbo (1), Bar Jamon (1), Casa Mono (1), Esca
(1), Lupa (1), and Otto Enoteca (1). The opening
of Pizzeria Mozza marks the expansion into the
state of CA (all other restaurants are in NY).
The company is also planning to open Osteria
Mozza in Los Angeles this spring, as well as
2 new concepts at the Venetian casino in Las
Vegas (B & B Ristorante and Enoteca San
Marco), also this spring. The restaurants are
upscale concepts, with multiple cuisine types.
On average, the restaurants seat about 80-100
people, with full bar service, and $15-$30 per
person check average. Catering and private party
services are available.
Denver, CO-based SPICY PICKLE SUB SHOP
(founded 1999), has increased by 3 units, from
17 to 20 (18% growth) and entered into NV. This
company was previously mentioned in our 10/24/06
newsletter for their 5 unit, 42% growth in that
period. These fast casual sandwich restaurants
are open for lunch and dinner, with a $3-$8
per person check average. Units have seating
for about 30. Catering and delivery are available.
More than 90% of locations are franchised. Restaurants
are currently in the states of CA, CO, NV, OR,
SD, and TX, with more units planned for this
year in AZ, NY, IL, VA, MS, IN, and OH. This
company also ranked #5 on our January ’07 Top
Ten Growing Concepts list.
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