Growing Concepts
Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).
Michigan-based MARINO’S PIZZA has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth). These quick serve pizzerias are open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$10 per person price range. Units seat about 80. Catering and private party services are available. All locations are in MI.
Atlanta, GA-based TOP SPICE has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth). These family/casual Thai restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20 per person check average. The concept has full bar and seating for about 125. Catering, delivery and online ordering options are available. All locations are in GA.
Milwaukee, WI-based MO’S RESTAURANTS (founded 1999) has increased by 1 unit for the Mo’s A Place For Steaks concept, from 3 to 4 (33% concept growth). The company also operates the 3-unit Mo’s Irish Pub concept. Overall company increase was from 6 to 7 (17% growth). The restaurants are mostly upscale, open for lunch and dinner. Per person check average is $15-$50+, with full bar and seating for around 150. Catering and banquet facilities are available. Trading areas are IN, TX, and WI.
Miami, FL-based SERGIO’S RESTAURANT (founded 1975) has increased by 1 unit, from 4 to 5 (25% growth). These family/casual Cuban restaurants are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Beer and wine are served and seating is for about 100. Catering and online ordering options are available. All locations are in FL.
Orlando, FL-based SEASONS 52 (founded 2003) has increased by 8 units, from 23 to 31 (35% growth) and entered into AL, MA, MO, NY, OH, TN, and WA. This family/casual concept is open for lunch and dinner, serving American cuisine. Per person check average is $10-$30. The restaurants have full bar service and seating for about 250. Catering is available. Trading areas are AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WA. Seasons 52 is a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants.
BLUE GOOSE CANTINA of Dallas, TX has increased by 1 unit, from 5 to 6 (20% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for around 150. Meal periods are lunch and dinner. Per person check average is around $8-$20. Catering is offered. All locations are in TX.
GOODCENTS DELI FRESH SUBS of De Soto, KS (founded 1989) has increased by 3 units, from 91 to 94 (3% growth). These are fast casual sandwich shops with seating for around 40. Meal periods are lunch and dinner. Per person check average is around $4-$12. Catering and drive thru services are offered. Locations are more than 90% franchised and are in AR, AZ, CO, KS, MN, MO, NE, OH, OK and SD.
Emerging and Re-emerging Concepts
Concepts with 20 units or less who grew by at least 2 units.
Houston, TX-based ADAIR FAMILY RESTAURANTS (founded 1988) has increased by 2 units for the Skeeter’s Mesquite Grill concept, from 6 to 8 (33% concept growth). The company also operates the 4-unit Los Tios concept. Overall company increase was from 10 to 12 (20% growth). These are family/casual Mexican concepts, open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20 per person check average. The restaurants seat about 150 and offer full bar service. Catering, delivery, online ordering and banquet services are all offered. All locations are in TX.
Vancouver, BC-based JOSEPH RICHARD GROUP (founded 2002) has increased by 2 units, from 6 to 8 (33% growth), with the addition of 2 new concepts called Edith + Arthur Public House and The Hemingway Public House. Other concepts include Joseph Richard Nightclub (1), Micky’s Public House (1), The Henry Public House (1), and Townhall (3). These are all family/casual restaurant/bar concepts, open for lunch and dinner. Per person check average is $10-$30, serving American cuisine. The restaurants seat about 200 and offer banquet service. All the restaurants are in BC. A new Townhall is scheduled to open in Abbottsford, BC in September 2013.
North Carolina-based SHIKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT has increased by 2 units for the Shiki Japanese concept, from 6 to 8 (33% concept growth) and added a new concept called Katana Japanese Fusion (1 unit). Overall company increase was from 6 to 9 (50% company growth). The restaurants are family/casual, open for lunch and dinner. Per person check average is $10-$30, serving beer and wine. The restaurants have seating for about 100 and offer catering and banquet services. All locations are in NC.
Atlanta, GA-based RISING ROLL SANDWICH CO (founded 1996) has increased by 2 units, from 15 to 17 (13% growth). This fast casual sandwich concept is open for breakfast and lunch hours, with a $4-$10 per person price range. Units seat about 40 and offer catering, delivery, and online ordering options. Stores are in GA and TX.
Repeat Growers
Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.
Kansas City, MO-based PLANET SUB (founded 1998) has increased by 5 units, from 34 to 39 (15% growth) and entered into TX. The restaurants are quick serve, open for lunch and dinner. Per person check average is $4-$10. Units seat about 70 and offer catering service. Online ordering is available at select locations. All stores are franchised and trade in AZ, GA, IA, KS, MO, OK, and TX. We featured this concept on 12/11/12 (13% growth).
Wilmington, DE-based IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT (founded 1996) has increased by 1 unit, from 9 to 10 (11% growth). The restaurants are family/casual, open for lunch and dinner, with a $10-$30 per person check average. The restaurants have full bar and seating for around 225. Catering and private party facilities are available. Trading areas are DE, NJ, and PA. We last wrote about this company on 11/27/12 (13% growth).
Orlando, FL-based LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE (founded 1981) has increased by 44 units, from 386 to 430 (11% growth) and entered into NE. This family/casual steakhouse concept is open for lunch and dinner, with a $10-$30 per person check average. The restaurants have full bar and seating for about 250. Trading areas are AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, and WV. We last featured this concept on 5/15/12 (12% growth). Longhorn Steakhouse is a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants.
Vestavia Hills, AL-based JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR-B-Q (founded 1985) has increased by 2 units, from 29 to 31 (7% growth). These family/casual bbq restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. The restaurants have full bar and seat about 100. Catering and delivery are available. Trading areas are AL, CO, FL, GA, NC, SC, and TN. We last featured this concept on 6/19/12 (7% growth).
TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY based in Maitland, FL (founded 1995) has increased by 11 units, from 82 to 93 (13% growth). These are fast casual restaurants with seating for around 80. Beer and wine are served. Meal periods are lunch and dinner. Per person check average is around $4-$10. Catering and patio seating are offered. Locations are more than 30% franchised and are in FL, IN, NC, PA and VA. We last reported on this concept on 8/7/12 when they had 11% growth.
SMASHBURGER based in Denver, CO (founded 2007) has increased by 58 units, from 162 to 220 (36% growth) and expanded into SC and VA. These are fast casual restaurant with seating for around 70. Beer and wine are served. Meal periods are lunch and dinner. Per person check average is around $6-$12. Locations are more than 90% franchised and are in AB, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT and VA. We wrote about this concept on 7/24/12 (8% growth).
JAKE’S WAYBACK BURGERS based in Cheshire, CT (founded 1991) has increased by 19 units, from 49 to 68 (39% growth) and expanded into CA, MI, NH, NJ, OR and SC. These are fast casual restaurants with seating for around 60. Per person check average is around $3-$8. Lunch and dinner are served. Catering is offered. Locations are more than 90% franchised and are in CA, CT, DE, FL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA and SC. We wrote about this concept on 7/24/13 (14% growth).
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