| Phoenix, AZ-based DUNERS PIZZA
(founded 2004) has opened 2 units, from 2
to 4 (100% growth). These quick serve pizzerias
are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Locations serve beer, with seating for around
50 at some units. Delivery is available. All
locations are in AZ.
Lone Tree, CO-based THE EGG & I
(founded 1987) has opened 4 units, from 19
to 23 (26% growth) and entered into the state
of UT. Other locations are in CO, TX, and
WY. This concept was also featured in our
6/13/06 newsletter (6% growth). These family/casual,
breakfast and lunch restaurants have seating
for about 125, with a per person check average
of $3-$8. Units are more than 70% franchised.
AU BON PAIN headquartered in Boston,
MA (founded 1978) has increased by 6 units,
from 244 to 250 (2% growth). Units are fast
casual bakery cafés with seating for about
30. The check average is around $3-$8 per
person and stores are open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Locations are in CT, DC,
FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH,
NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX, VA, South Korea, Thailand
and Taiwan. About half of the units are franchised.
GUTHRIE'S CHICKEN FINGERS based in
Birmingham, AL (founded 1965) has increased
by 4 units, from 50 to 54 (8% growth). These
are quick serve chicken restaurants with seating
for about 125. The per person check average
is around $3-$6. Locations are 50% franchised
and are in AL, FL, GA and MS.
STREETS OF NEW YORK PIZZA of Phoenix,
AZ (founded 1976) has increased by 2 units,
from 25 to 27 (8% growth). These are family/casual
Italian and pizza restaurants serving beer
and wine. Seating is for around 80 and the
per person check average is around $6-$15.
All locations are in AZ and about half are
franchised. There are plans to open a new
location in Phoenix, AZ soon.
RICKY'S RESTAURANTS of Burnaby, BC
(founded 1960) has increased by 3 units, from
54 to 57 (6% growth). These are family/casual
restaurants with full bar and seating for
about 125. The per person check average is
around $6-$15+. Locations are more than 90%
franchised and are located in AB, BC, ON,
SK and YT.
Burger King franchisee, HEARTLAND FOOD
CORP of Downers Grove, IL has increased
by 16 units, from 251 to 267 (6% growth).
Units are located in IL, IN, MI, NC, SC and
WI.
Dallas, TX-based DICK'S LAST RESORT
(founded 1985) has opened a new unit, entering
into the state of NV. Increase was from 6
to 7 units (17% growth). Other locations are
in CA, IL, MA, SC, and TX. This family/casual
bar & grill concept is open for lunch
and dinner hours, with an $8-$20 per person
check average. Seating is for around 250.
Special events facilities are available.
Edmonton, AB, Canada-based PIZZA 73
(founded 1985) has opened 8 units, from 44
to 52 (18% growth). The restaurants are take-out/delivery
pizza shops, open for lunch and dinner. Trading
areas are AB, BC, and SK.
Grants Pass, OR-based DUTCH BROS COFFEE
(founded 1992) has opened 20 units, from 94
to 114 (21% growth) and expanded to include
the states of AZ and NV. We most recently
featured this concept in our 4/3/07 newsletter
(12% growth, entered ID). This company has
had a 36% growth over the last year. These
are take-out/drive-thru coffee shops, with
a $1-$4 per person check average. Meal periods
are breakfast, lunch and dinner hours. Trading
areas are AZ, CA, ID, NV, OR, and WA. More
than 80% of units are franchised.
New Orleans, LA-based EMERIL'S HOMEBASE
INC (founded 1990) has entered into the
state of MS with the opening of their latest
concept, Emeril's Gulf Coast Fish House (1
unit). Overall company increase was from 9
to 10 (11% growth). Other concepts include
Delmonico Steakhouse (1), Emeril's Delmonico
(1), Emeril's New Orleans Fish House (1),
Emeril's Restaurant (4), Emeril's Tchoup Choup
(1), and Nola Restaurant (1). Concepts are
upscale steak & seafood restaurants, with
a $15-$50+ per person check average. All units
have a full bar, with banquet facilities available.
Locations seat about 225. Trading areas are
FL, GA, LA, MS, and NV. A new concept called
Table 10 is scheduled to open at The Palazzo
in Las Vegas this January.
Murray, UT-based WINGER'S GRILL & BAR
(founded 1993) has opened 2 units for the
Winger's concept, from 36 to 38 (8% concept
growth) and entered into the state of WA.
Winger's is a family/casual bar & grill
concept, with a $6-$15+ per person check average.
Most locations are open for lunch and dinner
only, some also serve breakfast. Catering
platters are available. Winger's also operates
a more upscale Italian concept, called Tucci's
Cucina Italiana (2 units). The restaurant
concepts trade in the states of ID, NV, OR,
UT, WA, and WY. About 70% of Winger's units
are franchised.
TACO BUENO headquartered in Farmers
Branch, TX (founded 1967) has increased by
7 units, from 169 to 176 (4% growth) and expanded
into NM. The company has grown by 30 units
over the past three periods from 146 to 176
(21% one-year growth). Units are quick serve
and open for lunch and dinner. Seating is
for around 50 and the per person check average
is around $3-$8. Locations are in AR, KS,
MO, NC, NE, NM, OK, SC and TX. Less than 20%
are franchised.
RITA'S ITALIAN ICE headquartered in
Trevose, PA (founded 1984) has increased by
60 units, from 436 to 496 (14% growth) and
expanded into GA, MA and NC. Over the last
three periods, the company has grown by 135
units, from 361 to 496 (37% one-year growth).
These are mostly take-out shops. Units are
open for lunch and dinner and the per person
check average is around $2-$6. Other units
are in CT, DC, DE, FL, MD, NJ, NY, NC, PA,
RI, SC, VA and WV. Locations are more than
90% franchised. |
