| Wichita,
KS-based company Timberline Steakhouse & Grill
has opened 3 units for its FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD
concept, from 11 to 14 (27% concept growth). Overall
company increase was from 15 to 18 (20% company
growth). The Freddy's concept was previously mentioned
in our 10/10/06 newsletter (50% concept growth;
entered 3 states). Freddy's restaurants are quick
service ice cream shops, open for lunch and dinner,
with a $3-$8 per person check average. Timberline
Steakhouses (4 locations) are family/casual restaurants
with a full bar and seating for about 250. The company
trades in the states of AZ, KS, MO, OK, and TX.
21% of Freddy's units are franchised.
Everett, WA-based GARLIC JIM'S FAMOUS GOURMET
PIZZA (founded 2003) has opened 7 units, from
39 to 46 (18% growth) and entered into the state
of CO. We last profiled this concept in our 2/20/07
newsletter, then with an 18% growth. Locations are
mostly take-out/delivery, with some locations offering
limited seating. Beer and wine is served at select
locations. Units are open for lunch and dinner.
Trading areas are in AZ, CO, CA, OR, PA, and WA.
More than 90% of locations are franchised. The company
ranked # 10 on our July top 10 emerging concepts
list.
Manhattan Beach, CA-based ROBEK'S FRUIT SMOOTHIES
& HEALTHY EATS (founded 1996) has opened
12 units, from 110 to 122 (11% growth). We most
recently featured this concept in our 2/20/07 newsletter
(15% growth). This is a quick service, juice/smoothie
concept, open for lunch and dinner hours, with a
$2-$6 per person check average. Units have seating
for about 10. Trading areas are AZ, CA, CT, DC,
FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, MA, MD, NM, NY, OH, TX, VA,
and WA, with a Charlotte, NC store to open this
fall. 99% of locations are franchised.
Gilbert, AZ-based NATIVE NEW YORKER (founded
1979) has increased by 3 units, from 15 to 18 (20%
growth). These restaurants are family/casual American
sports bar and grills, specializing in chicken wings.
Per person check average is $6-$15+. Meal periods
are lunch and dinner. Seating is for about 200.
Catering platters are available. About half of units
are franchised. All locations are in AZ.
Chicago, IL-based POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS
(founded 1977) has increased by 10 units, from 137
to 147 (7% growth) and entered into the state of
PA. This concept was previously mentioned in our
2/27/07 newsletter (11% growth). These quick service
sandwich shops are open for lunch and dinner, with
a $3-$8 per person check average. Seating is for
about 40. Catering and delivery are available at
most locations. Trading areas are DC, IL, IN, MD,
MI, MN, OH, PA, TX, VA, and WI.
New York, NY-based GLAZIER GROUP (founded
1985) has opened 2 units for their Strip House concept,
from 5 to 7, entering into the state of NV. Other
concepts are Bridgewaters (1), Michael Jordan's
(1), Monkey Bar (1), Twenty-Four Fifth (1), and
Westminister Ballroom (1). Overall company increase
was from 10 to 12 (20% growth). The restaurant concepts
are upscale steakhouses, open for lunch and dinner,
with a $15-50+ per person check average. Seating
is for about 250. Catering and banquet facilities
are available. All locations have a full bar. Restaurants
trade in the states of FL, NJ, NV, NY, and TX.
Gaithersburg, MD-based JERRY'S SUBS & PIZZA
(founded 1954) has opened 5 units, from 96 to 101
(5% growth). These quick service pizza/sandwich
shops are open for lunch and dinner, with a $2-$6
per person check average. Units seat about 60. Catering
is available. Locations are in the states of DC,
DE, MD, PA, VA, and WV. More than 90% of locations
are franchised.
Applebee's franchise, THE ROSE GROUP based
in Newtown, PA has opened 3 units for their new
concept - Corner Bakery. The overall company increase
is from 54 to 57 (6% growth). Concepts are Applebee's
(54) and Corner Bakery (3). Locations are in MD,
NJ and PA. There are plans to open a total of 25
Corner Bakery locations over the next 7 years.
AMICI'S EAST COAST PIZZERIA based in San
Mateo, CA (founded 1987) has opened a new location
in Vacaville, CA increasing units from 8 to 9 (13%
growth). These are family/casual restaurants featuring
pizza and Italian cuisine. Seating is for about
70 and beer and wine are served. The per person
check average is around $6-$12+. Stores are company
owned and located in CA.
OSI Restaurant Partners concept, FLEMING'S PRIME
STEAKHOUSE of Newport Beach, CA (founded 1998)
has increased by 10 units, from 45 to 55 (22% growth).
Locations are upscale with full bar and seating
for about 250. The check average is around $15-$50+
per person and banquets are offered. Locations are
in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD,
MI, MO, NE, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT,
VA and WI.
ZAXBY'S headquartered in Athens, GA (founded
1990) has increased by 26 units, from 366 to 392
(7% growth) and expanded into VA. These are fast
casual chicken restaurants with seating for about
90. The per person check average is around $3-$8.
Locations are in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC,
TN and VA. About half the units are franchised.
Burger King franchisee, SCHUSTER of Columbus,
GA has increased by 2 units, from 61 to 63 (3% growth).
Locations are in GA and AL. |
