Growing restaurant chains continued adding new locations in May 2021 as franchise concepts accelerated post-pandemic expansion across the country. Restaurantdata tracks multi-unit restaurant growth weekly, giving food-and-beverage sales professionals verified restaurant leads and pre-opening foodservice leads before new locations launch.
Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators
The following restaurant concepts have demonstrated measurable unit growth, indicating continued expansion momentum across multiple markets.
Fort Lauderdale, FL-based I HEART MAC & CHEESE (founded 2016) is opening a new location. This fast-casual comfort food concept specializes in customizable mac and cheese bowls, grilled cheese sandwiches, and flatbreads — served fresh with chef-driven twists on classic favorites. Vegan and health-conscious options are available. Locations are franchised, with the franchise program launched in 2017, and trade across the United States.
What Franchise Expansion Means for Foodservice Vendors
Every new I Heart Mac & Cheese location — and every new unit from any growing franchise chain opens a pre-launch purchasing window for food vendors, equipment suppliers, technology providers, and service companies. Restaurantdata tracks these expansions in real time so your sales team can reach decision-makers before vendor relationships are established and budgets are committed.
Pre-Opening Restaurant Sales Leads
Growing restaurant chains like I Heart Mac & Cheese reflect the continued strength of fast-casual franchise expansion across the U.S. market. Restaurantdata tracks expanding restaurant brands and new restaurant openings in all 50 states, delivering verified restaurant leads and pre-opening foodservice leads every week. Request a free sample to see our data in action.