| Lakewood, CO-based HEIDI'S BROOKLYN
DELI (founded 1994) has opened 4 units for their
Heidi's Brooklyn Deli concept, from 32 to 36 (13%
concept growth) and entered into the state of OH.
The company also operates Sisters Pizza & Mussels
(3 units) and Sushi Hai (1 unit). Overall company
increase was from 36 to 40 (11% company growth).
This company has been featured previously in our
newsletter (three displays of growth). Most recently
in our 5/1/07 edition (20% company growth and expansion
into 3 states) and as #8 and #5 respectively, on
our January and July 2007 Top Ten Fastest Growing
Concepts lists (under 50 units). Heidi's is a fast
casual deli/sandwich shop concept, open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner, with seating for about 50. Per
person check average is $6-$12. Sisters is a fast
casual Italian & Pizza restaurant. Sushi Hai
is an upscale sushi concept, with full bar and private
dining facilities. Trading areas are AZ, CO, DC,
GA, IL, NV, and OH. A Heidi's unit is scheduled
to open soon in Bakersfield, CA. 90% of the restaurants
are franchised.
The California based SANSAI JAPANESE GRILL
chain (founded 1978) has opened 4 units, from 26
to 30 (15% growth). These are fast casual Japanese
restaurants, with a $6-15+ per person check average
and seating for about 80. Meal periods are lunch
and dinner. Catering and private party services
are available. Trading areas are CA, MO, and OR.
A new franchise program is currently in the works.
LY MICHAEL'S of Philadelphia, PA has added
a new concept called Yasmin and increased from 2
to 3 units (50% growth). These are family/casual
restaurants with Asian cuisine and full bar. Seating
is for about 125. Catering and banquets are offered.
Current concepts are Fuzion (1), Ly Michael's (1)
and Yasmin (1). All are located in PA.
PHILLIPS' FAMOUS SEAFOOD headquartered in
Baltimore, MD (founded 1956) has increased by 2
units, from 12 to 14 (17% growth) and expanded into
GA and VA. The original full service units are typically
upscale with seating for about 750 (some locations).
The per person check average is around $10-$45+.
However 10 of the units including the new locations
are express stores, 5 of which are located in airports.
Current trading areas are DC, GA, MD, NJ, SC and
VA.
BACCI PIZZERIA based in Chicago, IL (founded
1996) has increased by 3 units for their Bacci Express
concept, from 2 to 5 (150% concept growth). Locations
are family owned and are located in IL. Banquets
and catering are offered at some units. Current
concepts are Bacci Pizza Express (5) and Bacci's
(14).
OLD ORIGINAL BOOKBINDER'S of Midlothian,
VA (founded 1865) has increased by 1 unit, from
4 to 5 (25% growth). The company expanded into NJ
and opened a new concept called Bookbinders Restaurant.
Locations are upscale with full bar and seating
for about 300. The per person check average is around
$15-$50+. Catering and banquets are offered. Current
concepts are Bookbinders Grill (2), Old Original
Bookbinders (2) and Bookbinders Restaurant (1).
Locations are in PA, NJ and VA.
Murraysville, PA-based FOX'S PIZZA DEN (founded
1971) has increased by 8 units, from 295 to 303
(3% growth) and entered the state of OR. They also
closed 2 locations, pulling out of the states of
IN and OK. We last featured this concept in our
3/13/07 newsletter when they had a 3% growth (during
that period). The restaurants are take-out/delivery
pizzerias, open for lunch and dinner. More than
90% of locations are franchised. Trading areas are
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA,
MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR,
PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV.
Whitewater, WI-based TOPPERS PIZZA (founded
1991) has increased by 2 units, from 13 to 15 (15%
growth). The restaurants are quick serve pizzerias,
open for lunch and dinner, with seating for nearly
50. About 40% of units are franchised. Locations
are in the states of MN, NC, and WI, with a Champaign,
IL location planned to open in the fall.
Omaha, NE-based GODFATHER'S PIZZA (founded
1973) has opened 53 units, from 588 to 641 (9% growth).
The restaurants are quick serve, open for lunch
and dinner, with seating for about 50. Beer and
wine are served. Catering and delivery are available.
Locations are in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA,
CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI,
MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY,
OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA,
WI, WV, and WY.
Scottsdale, AZ-based KONA GRILL (NASDAQ:
KONA; founded 1998) has opened 2 units over the
period, from 14 to 16 (14% growth) and entered into
the state of MI. This concept was previously featured
in our 12/12/06 newsletter (40% growth, entered
into FL). These are family/casual American restaurants,
open for lunch and dinner, with a $10-$30 per person
check average. Locations have a full bar, with seating
for about 275-300. Units are open in the states
of AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, MO, NE, NV, and TX, with
new locations opening in Stamford, CT and Baton
Rouge, LA over the next few months. |
