April 24, 2007

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PAT & OSCAR'S of San Diego, CA (founded 1991) has increased by 2 units, from 19 to 21 (11% growth). We last reported on this company in our 12/12/2006 newsletter when they had grown by 12%. Stores are fast casual American cuisine serving beer and wine with seating for about 250. Per person check average is around $6-$15+. All locations are company owned and in CA.

AMERICA'S INCREDIBLE PIZZA CO of Tulsa, OK (founded 2002) has increased 3 units, from 7 to 10 (43% growth). This is a pizza buffet/family gaming concept with 22,000 - 90,000 square feet. Locations are 50% franchised and in MO, OK and TX.

Memphis, TN-based LENNY'S SUB SHOP (founded 1998) has increased by 34 units, from 102 to 136 (33% growth) and entered into the states of CA, KS, and MI. Other trading areas are AL, AR, FL, GA, MO, MS, NC, NV, OK, TN, and TX, with a Springfield, VA location planned this summer. This chain was featured previously in our 11/15/06 issue as having a 6% growth. These quick service sandwich shops are open for lunch and dinner, with a $3-$8 per person check average and seating for about 60. Catering and delivery options are available. More than 90% of locations are franchised.

GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL headquartered in Bronx, NY (founded 1989) has increased 3 units, from 108 to 111 (3% growth). These are quick serve restaurants with seating for about 60 and a per person check average of about $3-$8. Locations are more than 90% franchised and are in CT, FL, GA, MD, NC, NJ, NY and PA.

SCOOTER'S COFFEEHOUSE based in Omaha, NE (founded 1998) has increased by 2 units, from 50 to 52 (4% growth). We last reported on this concept in our 12/6/2006 newsletter when they experienced 17% growth. These are quick serve coffeehouses with seating for about 20 and a per person check average of $2-$6. Locations are currently in AZ, IA, KS, MO, NE, SD and TX.

Kingston, ON-based PITA PIT (founded 1995) has opened 18 units during the period, from 226 to 244 (8% growth) and expanded into the states of MO and NM. This company was featured back in our 11/15/06 newsletter as having had a 7% growth. Restaurants are fast casual sandwich shops, with a per person check average of $3-$8 and seating for about 80. Locations are open for lunch and dinner, offering both catering and delivery. More than 90% of units are franchised. Locations are in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV and the provinces of AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, PQ, and SK.

Santa Barbara, CA-based HABIT BURGER GRILL (founded 1969), has increased by 2 units, from 17 to 19 (12% growth). These quick service burger restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with seating for about 40. Per person check average is about $3-$8. All locations are in CA.

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