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BURRITO RESTAURANT GROUP headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA (founded
1993) has increased by 2 units, from 14 to 16 (14%
growth). The company opened a new Mad Mex location
in Cranberry, PA and also a new concept called Café
Phipps. Locations tend to be family/casual with
full bar and seating for about 200. Current concepts
are Casbah (1), Eleven (1), Kaya (1), Mad Mex (9),
Soba (1), Umi (1), Warhal Café (1) and Café Phipps
(1). Cuisines for the different concepts vary from
Mexican to Asian, American and Sushi. Locations
are company owned and are in OH and PA.
CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER of Fort Myers, FL (founded
1986) has increased by 2 units, from 61 to 63 (3%
growth) and expanded into CA and MO. These are family/casual
service restaurants with seating for about 70. Beer
and wine is served and the per person check average
is around $6-$15+. Locations are more than 90% franchised
and are in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, LA, MD, MI, MO,
NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TN and VA.
EAST COAST SALOONS headquartered in New York,
NY (founded 1977) has increased by 2 units for their
Mcfadden's concept from 8 to 10 (25% concept growth)
and expanded into TN. The company also added a 2nd
unit for their Calico Jack's concept. The overall
company growth is from 13 to 16 units (23% growth).
Locations are family/casual with full bar and seating
for about 300. The check average is around $10-$20
per person. Catering and banquets are offered. Locations
are company owned and are in DC, IL, KY, MA, NY,
OH, PA and TN. Current concepts are Burke's Bar
(1), Calico Jack's (2), Makers Lounge (1), Mcfadden's
(10) and Sully's Saloon (2).
LEO'S CONEY ISLAND based in Birmingham, MI
(founded 1972) has increased by 2 units, from 26
to 28 (8% growth). Units are family/casual with
seating for about 100. The per person check average
is around $3-$8. Catering is available. Units are
more than 90% franchised and are in MI.
MILIO'S SANDWICHES headquartered in Madison,
WI (founded 1989) has increased by 6 units, from
43 to 49 (14% growth) and expanded into NE. Units
are take-out and delivery with a check average of
around $3-$6 per person. They are 31% franchised
and located in IA, MN, NE and WI.
B.R. GUEST RESTAURANTS of New York, NY (founded
1987) has added a new location of their Dos Caminos
concept, from 3 to 4 units (33% concept growth).
This restaurant group features upscale units with
full bar and seating for around 250. The per person
check average is around $30-$50+. There are currently
17 units open, Atlantic Grill (1), Blue Fin (1),
Blue Water Grill (2), David Burke's Primehouse (1),
Dos Caminos (4), Fiamma Trattoria (2), Isabella's
(1), Level V (1), Ocean Grill (1), Ruby Foo's (2)
and Vento (1). Cuisines vary by concept including
Seafood, Steak, Mexican, Italian and Asian. Locations
are in IL, NV and NY. There are plans to open a
new concept in New York, NY called Primehouse New
York in September '07.
Minneapolis, MN-based BUFFALO WILD WINGS
(NASDAQ: BWLD founded 1982) has increased by 9 units
during the last 4-month period, from 435 to 444
(2% growth). We last featured this company in our
10/31/06 newsletter (4% growth, had entered into
OR). The restaurants are family casual, specializing
in Buffalo wings. Check average is about $8-$20
per person, open for lunch and dinner, with a full
bar. Seating is for about 200. About 70% of units
are franchised. Trading areas are AL, AR, AZ, CA,
CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD,
MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK,
OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV.
Denver, CO-based VICORP RESTAURANTS INC (founded
1958) has increased 4 units for their Village Inn
concept, from 260 to 264 (2% growth) and has decreased
2 units for the Bakers Square concept, from 148
to 146 (1% downsizing). Overall company increase
was from 408 to 410. Both concepts are family/casual
American restaurants, open for breakfast, lunch
and dinner, with seating for about 150. Per person
check average is about $6-$12. Units are in the
states of AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS,
MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA,
WA, WI, and WY. Less than 30% of locations are franchised.
Maitland, FL-based TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY
(founded 1995) has opened 4 units, from 48 to 52
(8% growth) and entered into the state of NC. The
company also closed all 3 of their GA locations.
This concept was last featured in our 3/6/07 newsletter,
with a 7% downsizing. These are fast casual Mexican
restaurants, serving beer and wine, with a per person
check average of $4-$10. Locations are open for
lunch and dinner, with seating for about 80. Catering
is available. Units are in the states of FL, IN,
NC, PA, and VA. Between 40 and 50% of locations
are franchised, with no new franchise opportunities
being offered at this time.
Lorton, VA-based FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES
(founded 1986) has opened 53 units, from 130 to
183 (41% growth) and entered into the states of
IN, OH, and TN, in addition to an AL location scheduled
to open soon. Other trading areas are CT, DC, DE,
FL, GA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, and VA. We last
featured this concept in our 2/13/07 newsletter
(24% growth). The restaurants are a quick serve
burger concept, open for lunch and dinner, with
a $2-$6 per person check average. Seating is for
about 50. More than 90% of locations are franchised.
Calgary, AB, Canada-based JUGO JUICE (founded
1998) has opened 8 units, from 66 to 74 (12% growth)
and entered into the states of AZ and NV. We mentioned
this concept in our 10/10/06 newsletter (8% growth,
entered into the US). This quick serve juice/smoothie
concept is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
hours, with a $2-$6 per person check average. Seating
is for about 20. Locations are in the states of
AZ, NV, and TX, and the provinces of AB, BC, NB,
NS, ON, PQ, and SK.
Greenwood Village, CO-based MAUI WOWI HAWAIIAN
COFFEE & SMOOTHIES (founded 1982) has opened
50 units, from 450 to 500 (11% growth) and entered
into 9 new states (AR, CT, ME, NE, NM, OK, OR, UT,
and WA). Other trading areas are AL, AZ, CA, CO,
DC, DE. FL, HI, IL, IN, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT,
NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and
WI. The restaurants are quick serve, offering coffee
and juice smoothies for about $2-$6 per person.
Meal periods are lunch and dinner. Seating is for
about 20 to 30. More than 90% of units are franchised.
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