Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators

Florida-based HOPTINGER BIER GARDEN & SAUSAGE HOUSE has increased by 1 unit, from 2 to 3 (50% growth). This family/casual German bar and restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating is for about 200. All the locations are in FL.

New York, NY-based COYOTE UGLY SALOON (founded 1993) has increased by 2 units, from 22 to 24 (9% growth). This casual bar concept is open for dinner, with seating for about 200. Per person check average is $10-$30+. Trading areas are CA, CO, FL, LA and NV.

Evergreen Park, IL-based BARRACO\’S PIZZA (founded 1980) has increased by 1 unit, from 6 to 7 (17% growth). This family/casual pizzeria is open for lunch and dinner, with a $10-$30+ per person check average. The restaurants have full bar and average seating for about 60. Catering, delivery, private party and online ordering services are available. All the restaurants are located in IL.

Lorton, VA-based FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES (founded 1986) has increased by 115 units, from 1275 to 1390 (9% growth). This fast casual burger concept is open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person price range. Units seat about 50 and trade in AB, AL, AR, AZ, BC, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MB, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, ON, OR, PA, PQ, RI, SC, SD, SK, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY. All locations are franchised.

Emerging and Re-emerging Concepts

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

Bryant, AR-based LARRY\’S PIZZA (founded 1992) has increased by 6 units, from 14 to 20 (43% growth) and entered into KY, LA and TX. This pizza buffet concept is open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person price range. Seating is for about 100, with catering and private party options available. Trading areas are AR, KY, LA and TX.

Indiana-based SCOTTY\’S BREWHOUSE (founded 1996) has increased by 2 units for the Scotty\’s Brew Pub concept, from 13 to 15 (15% concept growth). The company also operates a 2-unit concept called Three Wise Men. Overall company increase was from 15 to 17 (13% company growth). This family/casual bar and grill concept is open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20+ per person check average. Seating is for about 200, with catering and banquet services. Trading areas are FL, IL, IN and OH.

Repeat Growers

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months. 

Whitewater, WI-based TOPPERS PIZZA (founded 1991) has increased by 4 units, from 76 to 80 (5% growth) and entered into KS. The restaurants are quick serve, open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Seating is for about 50. Catering, delivery and online ordering services are available. Locations are franchised and trade in IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, NC, NE, OH, TX and WI. We last featured this concept on 5/3/16 (52% growth).

Long Island, NY-based BAGEL BOSS (founded 1954) has increased by 1 unit, from 12 to 13 (8% growth). This quick serve bakery/cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Locations have limited seating and offer catering, delivery and online ordering options. Units are franchised and all trade in NY. We wrote about this concept on 7/12/16 (9% growth).

Flushing, MI-based COFFEE BEANERY (founded 1976) has increased by 6 units, from 139 to 145 (4% growth). This fast casual coffee shop is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner hours, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Catering and drive-thru services are available. All stores are franchised and trade in AR, CT, DE, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, NJ, NY, PA and TX. We wrote about this company on 5/10/16 (50% growth).

Vancouver, BC-based CACTUS CLUB CAFE (founded 1988) has increased by 1 unit, from 28 to 29 (4% growth) and entered into ON. The restaurants are upscale, serving steak and American cuisine. Meal periods are lunch and dinner, with a $15-$50+ per person check average. The restaurants have full bar service and average seating for about 200. Trading areas are AB, BC, ON and SK. We last featured this concept on 4/5/16 (8% growth).