Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators….

Racine, WI-based O & H DANISH BAKERY (founded 1949) has increased by 1 unit, from 4 to 5 (25% growth). This quick serve bakery/cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Units seat about 30 and offer online ordering and delivery services. All the locations are in WI.

Saskatchewan-based TRIFON\’S PIZZA & SPAGHETTI HOUSE (founded 1972) has increased by 1 unit, from 19 to 20 (5% growth). This family/casual concept is open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Full bar service is available and seating is for around 125. Catering, delivery and banquet services are available. All the locations are in SK.

Tulsa, OK-based BILLY SIMS BBQ (founded 2004) has increased by 6 units, from 45 to 51 (13% growth). This fast casual BBQ concept is open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Units seat about 60 and offer catering service. The restaurants are franchised and trade in IA, KS, MI, MO and OK.

Emerging and Re-emerging Concepts

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

Illinois-based GUIDOS (founded 1999) has added 2 new concepts called Barrelhouse 34 and Mike N Molly\’s. Other company concepts include Cowboy Monkey (1), Guidos (1), Jupiter\’s Pizza & Billiards (2), Seven Saints (1) and The Accord (1). Overall company increase was from 6 to 8 (33% company growth). These family/casual concepts serve pizza, Italian and American cuisines. Per person check average is $8-$20+, open for lunch and dinner. Locations have full bar and average seating for about 200. All the restaurants are located in IL.

Harrisburg, PA-based AROOGA’S GRILLE HOUSE & SPORTS BAR (founded 2008) has increased by 2 units, from 11 to 13 (18% growth) and entered into NY and RI. This family/casual sports bar is open for lunch and dinner, with a $10-$30+ per person check average. Units seat about 300 and offer catering and online ordering options. Trading areas are CT, NY, PA and RI. Franchise opportunities are now available.

Repeat Growers

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months. 

St Paul, MN-based PUNCH NEAPOLITAN PIZZA (founded 1996) has increased by 1 unit, from 9 to 10 (11% growth). These fast casual pizzerias are open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person price range. Locations serve beer and wine and seat about 60. All the units are located in MN. We last featured this concept on 11/17/15 (29% growth).

Richardson, TX-based NESTLE TOLLHOUSE CAFE BY CHIP (founded 1998) has increased by 28 units, from 136 to 164 (21% growth) and entered into BC, KY, NH, OH, VA and Puerto Rico. These quick serve cookie cafes are open for lunch and dinner hours, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Most locations are mall shops with no seating. Limited seating is available in select stand alone locations. Catering and online ordering options are available. Locations are franchised and trade in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NM, NV, NY, OK, ON, PA, SC, TX, Puerto Rico and the Middle East. We last wrote about this company on 2/16/16 (5% growth).