Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Change and Activity Jan 24, 2012

Growing Concepts  

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

San Jose, CA-based LEE'S SANDWICHES (founded 2001) has increased by 3 units, from 38 to 41 (8% growth).  These quick serve sandwich shops are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $2-$6 per person price range.  Units seat about 30 and offer online ordering service.  Stores are franchised and trade in AZ, CA, NV, OK, and TX.  

Athens, GA-based BARBERITOS (founded 2000) has increased by 1 unit, from 24 to 25 (4% growth).  This is a fast casual Mexican concept, open for lunch and dinner.  Beer and wine is served and seating is for about 90.  Per person check average is $6-$12.  Catering and delivery options are available.  Stores are franchised and trade in FL, GA, NC, SC, and TN.

Albany, NY-based DELMONICO'S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE has increased by 1 unit, from 4 to 5 (25% growth) and entered into the state of FL.  All other locations are in NY.  The restaurants are upscale, with a $15-$50+ per person check average.  There is full bar service and seating for around 150.  Banquet rooms are available.  

BANGKOK GARDEN HOUSE of Virginia Beach, VA has increased by 1 unit, from 4 to 5 (25% growth).  These are family/casual Thai restaurants with full bar and seating for around 150.  Meal periods are lunch and dinner.  Per person check average is around $6-$15+.  Catering and banquets are available.  All locations are in VA.

SCOTTY'S BREWHOUSE based in Indianapolis, IN (founded 1996) has increased by 1 unit for Scotty's Brewhouse, from 5 to 6 (20% concept growth).  These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for around 200.  Meal periods are lunch and dinner.  Per person check average is around $8-$20.  Catering and banquets are offered.  There is a second company concept called Scotty's Lakehouse (1 unit).  Overall company growth is from 6 to 7 (17% company growth).  All locations are in IN.

BANGKOK CUISINE based in Clinton Township, MI has increased by 1 unit, from 6 to 7 (17% growth).  These are family/casual Thai restaurants with seating for around 100.  Beer and wine are served.  Meal periods are lunch and dinner.  Per person check average is around $6-$12.  Catering and delivery are offered.  All locations are in MI.

CINCO DE MAYO RESTAURANT based in Martinez, CA has increased by 1 unit, from 2 to 3 (50% growth).  These are family/casual Mexican restaurants with seating for around 50.  Meal periods are breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Beer and wine are served.  Per person check average is around $6-$12. 

Emerging and Re-emerging Concepts

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

Chicago, IL-based HOWL AT THE MOON (founded 1990) has increased by 3 units, from 13 to 16 (23% growth) and entered into CO and MN.  This is a family/casual piano bar and live show concept, open for dinner hours.  Per person price range is $10-$30.  Locations have full bar and seating for about 200.  Private party services are available.  Trading areas are CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, and TX.

Rochester, NY-based DIBELLA'S SUBS (founded 1918) has increased by 9 units, from 17 to 26 (53% growth).  These quick serve sandwich shops are open for lunch and dinner, with a $3-$8 per person price range.  Units seat about 30 and offer catering service.  Trading areas are MI, NY, OH, and PA.

BARTOLOTTA RESTAURANT GROUP headquartered in Wauwatosa, WI (founded 1993) has increased by 3 units, from 5 to 8 (60% growth).  They have added new concepts called Northpoint, The Rumpus Room and Harbor House.  Other company concepts are Bacchus (1), Lake Park Bistro (1), Mr B's (1), Pizzeria Piccola (1) and Ristorante Bartolotta (1).  Units tend to be upscale with full bar and seating for around 200.  Meal periods are lunch and dinner.  Per person check average is around $15-$30+.  Catering and banquets are offered.  All locations are in WI.

Repeat Growers

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.

Las Vegas, NV-based CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP (founded 1976) has increased by 7 units, from 68 to 75 (10% growth) and entered into TX.  This is a fast casual concept, open for lunch and dinner.  Per person check average is $6-$12.  Units seat about 30 and offer catering and online ordering services.  Stores are franchised and trade in AZ, CA, DE, FL, IA, MD, NJ, NV, PA, TX, UT, and WI.  We last featured this company on 10/19/10 (8% growth) and on 7/19/11 (5% growth).

Austin, TX-based CHUY'S (founded 1982) has increased by 4 units for the Chuy's concept, from 27 to 31 (15% concept growth) and entered into GA.  The company also operates Hula Hut (1) and Shady Grove (1).  Overall company increase was from 29 to 33 (14% growth).  These are family/casual Mexican restaurants, open for lunch and dinner.  Per person check average is $8-$20, with full bar service.  Units seat about 200 and offer catering.  Trading areas are AL, GA, IN, KY, TN, and TX.  We last wrote about this company on 9/28/10 (10% growth) and on 7/19/11 (16% growth).



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