| WHICH WICH of Dallas, TX
(founded 2003) has increased by 12 units, from
21 to 33 (57% growth) and expanded into IA and
SC. These are quick service sandwich stores
that are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Seating is for about 50 and the per person check
average is around $3-$6. Catering is offered.
We last reported on this concept in our 4/12/07
newsletter when they had 75% growth. The company
also made it to #1 on our July '07 Top Ten Fastest
Growing concepts list. Units are more than 90%
franchised and are located in AZ, CO, FL, GA,
IA, OK, SC, TN and TX.
BRU'S ROOM SPORTS GRILL headquartered
in Margate, FL has increased by 2 units, from
5 to 7 (40% growth). These are family/casual
American restaurants with full bar and seating
for about 250. Catering and banquets are offered
and the typical check average is $6-$15 per
person. Units are company owned and located
in FL.
Rock Island, IL-based THE HUNGRY HOBO
(founded 1973) has opened a new location, from
16 to 17 (6% growth). These are quick serve
sandwich shops, open for lunch and dinner, with
a $3-$8 per person check average. Units seat
about 80, with a catering menu available. Less
than 40% of stores are franchised. Locations
are in the states of IA and IL.
The Florida-based chain, PELICAN LARRY'S
RAW BAR & GRILL, has opened a new location
in Naples, FL, expanding from 2 to 3 units (50%
growth). The restaurants are a family/casual
seafood bar & grill concept, open for lunch
and dinner, with a full bar. Units seat about
100. Per person check average is around $10-$30.
All locations are in FL.
Winnipeg, MB Canada-based WOW HOSPITALITY
(founded 1995) has opened a new French bistro
concept, called Oui Bistro and Wine Bar (1 unit),
increasing the company total from 8 to 9 restaurants
(13% growth). Other concepts include 529 Wellington
(1), Aussie Rules (1), Breadworks (1), Finn's
Pub (1), Muddy Waters Smokehouse (1), Old Spaghetti
Factory (1), and Pasta La Vista (2). Restaurants
tend to be upscale, with a $15-$30+ per person
check average. With the exception of Breadworks,
all locations have a full bar. Average seating
is 125. Most locations are open for lunch and
dinner. Catering services are available. Trading
areas are AB and MB.
Taylors, SC-based FATZ CAFÉ (founded
1988) has increased by 3 units, from 35 to 38
(9% growth). We most recently featured this
concept in our 3/27/07 newsletter, with a 3%
growth. The restaurants are family/casual, serving
American cuisine. Meal periods are lunch and
dinner, with a $10-$30 per person check average
and a full bar. Seating is for about 250. Trading
areas are GA, NC, SC, and TN.
Rockville, MD-based CALIFORNIA TORTILLA (founded
1995) has increased by 4 units, from 26 to 30
(15% growth) and entered into the states of
FL and WV. We previously mentioned this concept
in our 5/1/07 newsletter (24% growth). Units
are fast casual Mexican restaurants, open for
breakfast lunch and dinner, with a $4-$10 per
person check average. Beer and wine is served.
Stores have seating for about 60. Catering is
available. Locations are in DC, DE, FL, MD,
VA, and WV. More than 80% of stores are franchised.
Texas-based chain, BOB'S STEAK & CHOP
HOUSE (founded 1993) has opened 2 units
during the period, from 3 to 5 (67% growth).
These are upscale steakhouses, with a per person
check average of $50 and up. Locations are open
for dinner only, except the San Francisco location
(B/L/D). The restaurants seat about 250, with
a full bar and banquet facilities available.
Trading areas are CA and TX. A new franchise
program is being developed.
Heathrow, FL-based RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
(NASDAQ: RUTH; founded 1965) has opened
4 units, from 106 to 110 (4% growth) and entered
into 3 states (MS, SC, WI). The restaurants
are upscale steakhouses, open for dinner only,
with a $30-$50+ per person check average and
full bar. Locations seat about 250. Private
party facilities are available. About half the
units are franchised. Restaurants are in the
states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI,
IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC,
NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT,
VA, WA, and WI, the provinces of AB and ON,
and in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
J ALEXANDER'S headquartered in Nashville,
TN (founded 1991-Ticker:JAX) has increased by
2 units, from 28 to 30 (7% growth). These are
upscale/casual restaurants with full bar and
seating for about 300. The check average is
around $10-$30+ per person. Locations are company
owned and are in AL, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY,
LA, MI, OH, TN and TX.
Denny's franchisee, DEN-TEX CENTRAL INC
based in San Antonio, TX has increased by 4
units, from 32 to 36 (13% growth). Locations
are in AZ, KS, MO and TX.
URBAN FLATS FLATBREAD CO headquartered
in Winter Park, FL (founded 2004) has increased
by 3 units, from 4 to 7 (75% growth). These
are family/casual restaurants with multiple
cuisines. Seating is for around 150. Beer and
wine is served. The per person check average
is around $10-$30. Units are franchised and
located in FL.
BRAVO DEVELOPMENT INC of Columbus, OH
(founded 1981) has increased by 4 units for
their Brio Tuscan concept, from 20 to 24 (20%
concept growth) and by 1 unit for their Bravo
Cucina concept, from 35 to 36 (3% concept growth).
The overall company increase is from 59 to 64.
Concepts tend to be upscale with full bar and
seating for about 200. The per person check
average is around $15-$30+. Banquets and catering
are offered. Cuisines are Italian and French.
Other company concepts are Bon Vie (2) and Lindey's
(2). Locations are in AL, GA, FL, IA, IL, IN,
KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, NC, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA,
TN, TX, VA, WI and the company has now expanded
into DC, NJ and NV. All are company owned.
DA VINCI GROUP of Chicago, IL (founded
1991) has increased by 2 units, from 4 to 6
(50% growth). The company has added a new location
to their Adobo Grill concept, from 3 to 4 while
also opening a new concept called Pikks Tavern
(1). There is another concept called Vinci (1).
These are upscale restaurants with full bar
and seating for about 200. The per person check
average is $20-$40. Cuisines include Italian,
Mexican and American. Locations are in IL and
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