Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators….

Nashville, TN-based BRICKTOPS (founded 2005) has increased by 1 unit, from 8 to 9 (13% growth). The restaurants are upscale, serving American cuisine. Meal periods are lunch and dinner, with a $15-$50+ per person check average. Full bar service is available and seating is for about 200. Trading areas are FL, GA, MO, NC and TN.

Fresno, CA–based DELI DELICIOUS (founded 1995) has increased by 18 units, from 33 to 51 (55% growth). This fast casual deli is open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Seating is for about 40. Catering and delivery services are available. Locations are franchised and trade in CA.

Fort Worth, TX–based DIXIE HOUSE CAFE (founded 1983) has increased by 1 unit from 4 to 5 (25% growth). These family style American restaurants are open for breakfast and lunch, with a $4-$12+ plus per person check average. Seating is for about 200. Catering and banquet rooms are available. All the restaurants are in TX.

Seattle, WA–based BLUE WATER TACO GRILL (founded 2005) has increased by 1 unit for their Blue Water Taco Grill concept, from 7 to 8 (14% concept growth) for an overall company increase from 10 to 11 (10% company growth). Their other company concepts include: Chez Dave (1), Fresh Table (2). These fast casual Mexican restaurants are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Full bar service is available at select locations. Average seating is for about 50. Catering is available. All locations are in WA.

Emerging and Re-emerging Concepts

Concepts with 20 units or less who grew by at least 2 units.

New York, NY–based CAFE HABANA (founded 1997) has increased by two units, from 4 to 6 (50% growth). These family style Cuban restaurants are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an $8 -$20+ per person check average. Full bar service is available and seating is for about 60. Catering is and delivery services are available. Trading areas are CA and NY.

Miami, FL-based CHILL N\’NITROGEN ICE CREAM has increased by 4 units, from 3 to 7 (133% growth). This quick serve ice cream concept open for lunch and dinner hours, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Seating is for about 40 and catering is available. All the locations are in FL.

Repeat Growers

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months. 

Cincinnati, OH-based DEWEY\’S PIZZA (founded 1998) has increased by 2 units, from 22 to 24 (9% growth). These family style pizzerias are open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Beer and wine are served and seating is for about 90. Private pary rooms are available. Trading areas are in IL, KY, MO and OH. We last featured this concept on 1/5/16 (10% growth).

Houston, TX-based PERRY\’S RESTAURANT GROUP has increased by 2 units for the Perry’s Steakhouse concept, from 12 to 14 (17% concept growth) for an overall company increase from 14 to 16 (14% growth). Their other company concept is Perry & Sons Market & Grille (2). These upscale steakhouse concepts are open for lunch and dinner, with a $15-$50+ per person check average. Full bar service is available and seating is for about 200. Catering and banquet services are available. Trading areas are CO, IL and TX. We last wrote about this company on 1/12/16 (8% growth).

Upland, CA–based BRANDON\’S DINER (founded 1997) has increased by 1 unit, from 8 to 9 (13% growth). These family style American restaurants are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Beer and wine are served and catering is available. All are located in CA. We last featured this concept on 3/15/16 (14% growth).