Growing Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).
Philadelphia, PA-based BONTE WAFFLERIE & CAFÉ (founded 2003) has increased by 1 unit, from 4 to 5 (25% growth) and entered into NJ. All other units are in PA. These fast casual bakery/cafes are open for breakfast and lunch, with a $4-$10 per person check average. Seating is for about 40. Catering is available. About half the units are franchised.
St Louis, MO-based RACANELLI'S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA (founded 1994) has increased by 1 unit, from 5 to 6 (20% growth). These quick serve pizzerias are open for lunch and dinner, with seating for about 30. Beer is served. Catering and delivery are available. All units are in MO.
Mt Shasta, CA-based BLACK BEAR DINER (founded 1995) has increased by 2 units, from 36 to 38 (6% growth). The restaurants are family/casual, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $6-$12 per person check average. Locations serve beer and wine and have seating for about 150. Trading areas are AZ, CA, CO, NV, OR, and WA.
ITALIAN OCCASIONS RESTAURANTS based out of Severna Park, MD has increased by 1 unit, from 9 to 10 (11% growth). They opened a new concept called Pomo Grill. Units are family/casual restaurants serving beer and wine. Seating is for about 150. The per person check average is around $6-$15+. Catering and banquets are offered. Other concepts are 4 Seasons Grille (1), Café Mezzonate (1) and Squisito's Pasta Blitz (7). All are located in MD.
LARK CREEK RESTAURANT GROUP headquartered in San Francisco, CA (founded 1989) has increased by 1 unit for their Yankee Pier concept, from 3 to 4 (33% growth). Other concepts are Arterra (1), Bradley Ogden (1), Lark Creek Inn (1), Lark Creek Restaurant (1), Lark Creek Steak (1), One Market (1) and Parcel 104 (1). Overall company growth is from 10 to 11 (10% growth). Units are upscale with full bar and seating for about 250. The check average is around $15-$50+ per person. Catering and banquets are offered. Locations are in CA and NV.
CASSANO'S PIZZA & SUBS based in Kettering, OH (founded 1953) has increased by 3 units, from 36 to 39 (8% growth). These are quick serve pizza restaurants serving beer and wine. Seating is for about 70. Units are 15% franchised and are located in OH.
More Story at :Daily Restaurant Industry News 1st May 08
Philadelphia, PA-based BONTE WAFFLERIE & CAFÉ (founded 2003) has increased by 1 unit, from 4 to 5 (25% growth) and entered into NJ. All other units are in PA. These fast casual bakery/cafes are open for breakfast and lunch, with a $4-$10 per person check average. Seating is for about 40. Catering is available. About half the units are franchised.
St Louis, MO-based RACANELLI'S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA (founded 1994) has increased by 1 unit, from 5 to 6 (20% growth). These quick serve pizzerias are open for lunch and dinner, with seating for about 30. Beer is served. Catering and delivery are available. All units are in MO.
Mt Shasta, CA-based BLACK BEAR DINER (founded 1995) has increased by 2 units, from 36 to 38 (6% growth). The restaurants are family/casual, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $6-$12 per person check average. Locations serve beer and wine and have seating for about 150. Trading areas are AZ, CA, CO, NV, OR, and WA.
ITALIAN OCCASIONS RESTAURANTS based out of Severna Park, MD has increased by 1 unit, from 9 to 10 (11% growth). They opened a new concept called Pomo Grill. Units are family/casual restaurants serving beer and wine. Seating is for about 150. The per person check average is around $6-$15+. Catering and banquets are offered. Other concepts are 4 Seasons Grille (1), Café Mezzonate (1) and Squisito's Pasta Blitz (7). All are located in MD.
LARK CREEK RESTAURANT GROUP headquartered in San Francisco, CA (founded 1989) has increased by 1 unit for their Yankee Pier concept, from 3 to 4 (33% growth). Other concepts are Arterra (1), Bradley Ogden (1), Lark Creek Inn (1), Lark Creek Restaurant (1), Lark Creek Steak (1), One Market (1) and Parcel 104 (1). Overall company growth is from 10 to 11 (10% growth). Units are upscale with full bar and seating for about 250. The check average is around $15-$50+ per person. Catering and banquets are offered. Locations are in CA and NV.
CASSANO'S PIZZA & SUBS based in Kettering, OH (founded 1953) has increased by 3 units, from 36 to 39 (8% growth). These are quick serve pizza restaurants serving beer and wine. Seating is for about 70. Units are 15% franchised and are located in OH.
More Story at :Daily Restaurant Industry News 1st May 08
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