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Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators

Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).

Los Angeles, CA-based THE PIZZA STUDIO (founded 2012) has increased by 7 units, from 32 to 39 (22% growth). These fast casual pizza restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Seating is for about 50 and catering is available.  Locations are franchised and trade in AK, AZ, CA, DC, ID, KS, MA, MD, MN, NY and UT.

El Paso, TX-based EL TACO TOTE (founded 1988) has increased by 2 units, from 22 to 24 (9% growth). These fast casual Mexican restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Beer service is sold and seating is for about 150. Catering is also offered. Locations are franchised and are located in AZ, NM and TX.

Bradley, IL-based MONICAL\’S PIZZA (founded 1959) has increased by 1 unit, from 64 to 65 (2% growth) and entered into MO.  The restaurants are family/casual, open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average.  Beer and wine are served and average seating is for about 100.  Catering, delivery and online ordering services are available.  Trading areas are IL, IN, MO and WI.  About 50% of the locations are franchised.

Portland, ME-based AMATO\’S SANDWICH SHOP (founded 1902) has increased by 2 units, from 42 to 44 (5% growth).  This fast casual sandwich concept is open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range.  Beer and wine are served and seating is for about 40.  Catering and delivery services are available.  About half the stores are franchised.  Trading areas are ME, NH, NY and VT.

St Louis, MO-based LION\’S CHOICE (founded 1967) has increased by 1 unit, from 23 to 24 (4% growth).  The restaurants are fast casual sandwich shops, open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range.  Seating is for about 70, with drive-thru service available.  About half the locations are franchised.  All the locations are in MO.

Emerging and Re-emerging Concepts

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

Newark, DE-based TWO STONES PUB has increased by 2 units, from 3 to 5 (67% growth). These family/casual bar and grill restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating is for about 125. Catering is also available. Trading areas are DE and PA.

Irvine, CA-based CREAMISTRY (founded 2013) has increased by 33 units, from 9 to 42 (367% growth) and entered into AZ, TX, Saudi Arabia and India. These quick serve ice cream shops are open for lunch and dinner hours, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Seating is for about 40 and catering is available. Trading areas are AZ, CA and TX.  Locations are franchised.

David CA-based DOS COYOTES BORDER CAFÉ (founded 1991) has increased by 2 units, from 7 to 9 (29% growth). These family style Mexican restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Beer and wine service is offered and seating is for about 125. Catering is also available. All the locations are in CA.

Cortland, NY-based DOUG\’S FISH FRY (founded 1982) has increased by 2 units, from 2 to 4 (100% growth). These restaurants are quick serve, open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Beer and wine service is available and seating is for about 100. Catering is also available. Units are franchised and located in NY.

Virginia-based EL CAZADOR (founded 2003) has increased by 3 units, from 4 to 7 (75% growth). These family style Mexican restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20+ per person check average. The restaurants have full bar and seating for about 100. All the locations are in VA.

Repeat Growers

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.
 

Markham, ON-based WIMPY\’S DINER (founded 1961) has increased by 3 units, from 47 to 50 (6% growth).  This family/casual concept is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average.  Average unit seats about 70.  Full bar is available at select locations. All the restaurants are franchised and trade in ON. We last featured this concept on 2/24/15 (7% growth).