| FIREHOUSE SUBS of Jacksonville,
FL (founded 1994) has increased by 18 units,
from 258 to 276 (7% growth) and expanded
into NV and KY. These are quick serve units
with seating for about 20. The check average
is around $2-$6 per person. Stores are 88%
franchised and are located in AL, AR, FL,
GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, NV, SC, TN, TX and TX.
LA PALETERA based in Houston, TX
(founded 1997) has increased by 4 units,
from 37 to 41 (11% growth). These are quick
service ice cream stores with seating for
about 20 to 30. Catering is offered. More
than 90% of locations are franchised. All
are located in TX.
Sacramento, CA-based MOUNTAIN MIKE'S
PIZZA (founded 1978) has increased by
4 units, from 120 to 124 (3% growth). These
quick serve pizzerias are open for lunch
and dinner, with seating for about 50. Beer
and wine is sold. Locations are in CA, NV,
and OR. Catering and delivery are available.
More than 90% of units are franchised.
Tampa, FL-based BEEF O'BRADY'S (founded
1985) has opened 5 locations, from 215 to
220 (2% growth), while also closing their
only LA location. The restaurants are family/casual
sports pubs, with seating for about 150.
All locations are open for lunch and dinner,
with a per person check average of $6-$12.
Catering is available. Restaurants are in
the states of AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY,
MD, MI, MN, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA,
and WI. More than 90% of locations are franchised.
Irving, TX-based CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE
(founded 1978) has opened 4 units, from
59 to 63 (7% growth) and entered into the
state of KS. Other units are in the states
of FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, NC, OH,
OK, TN, TX, VA, and WV. Restaurants are
open for lunch and dinner, serving American
cuisine in a family/casual environment.
Locations seat about 200. Full bar service
is available. More than half of locations
are franchised.
DAPHNE'S GREEK CAFE based in San
Diego, CA (founded 1991) has increased by
3 units, from 71 to 74 (4% growth) and expanded
into CO. These are family/casual locations
serving beer and wine. Seating is for about
80 and the check average is around $6-$12
per person. Catering is offered. Locations
are company owned are are in AZ, CA and
CO.
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