Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data reflects change and activity from September 19, 2008 to January 19, 2009

Growing Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).
Dallas, TX-based DAVE & BUSTER'S (founded 1982) has increased by 2 units for the Dave & Buster's concept, from 49 to 51 (4% concept growth), entering into the state of OK. The company also operates 1 Jillian's unit. Overall company growth was from 50 to 52 (4% growth). These are family/casual restaurant and entertainment facilities, serving American cuisine. All locations have a full bar and have space for 400-500 people or more. Private party space is available. Trading areas are AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NY, OH, OK, ON, PA, RI, TN, and TX. A new location is planned for Glen Allen, VA later this year.

Los Angeles, CA-based TACONE FLAVOR GRILL (founded 1996) has increased by 1 unit, from 28 to 29 (4% growth) and entered HI. These are fast casual sandwich shops, located in mall food courts. Per person check average is about $3-$8. Catering and online ordering are available. Trading areas are AZ, CA, GA, HI, MI, NV, SC, and TX. More than 90% of stores are franchised.

Ventura, CA-based YOLANDA'S MEXICAN CAFÉ (founded 1982) has increased by 1 unit for the Yolanda's concept, from 3 to 4 (33% concept growth). The company also operates the 2-unit Snapper Jack's Taco Shack. Overall company increase was from 5 to 6 (20% growth). These are family/casual Mexican restaurants, open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20 per person check average. Locations have a full bar and seating for about 200. Catering and banquet services are available. All the units are in CA.

Concepts with 20 units or less who grew by at least 2 units.
Sherman Oaks, CA-based LUCKY STRIKE LANES (founded 2003) has increased by 2 units, from 18 to 20 (11% growth). These are bowling alleys, serving a full menu of family/casual American cuisine. Per person check average is about $10-$30. Full bar is available. Seating is for about 250. Trading areas are CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, KY, MA, MI, MO, NV, NY, ON, PA, and WA.

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.
Mclean, VA-based VAPIANO (founded 2002) has increased by 2 units, from 38 to 40 (5% growth) and entered into FL. These are fast casual Italian restaurants, open for lunch and dinner, with a $10-$30 per person check average. Full bar is available and seating is for about 150. Trading areas are DC, FL, and VA. Most locations are in Europe. About 80% of the units are franchised. We featured this concept on 8/19/08 (12% growth).

Sharon, PA-based QUAKER STEAK & LUBE (founded 1974) has increased by 3 units, from 27 to 30 (11% growth) and entered SC. These family/casual American restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20 per person check average. Locations have a full bar and seating for about 200. Catering, banquet and online ordering services are available. Trading areas are FL, GA, IA, IN, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, WI, and WV. More than 90% of units are franchised. We featured this concept on 5/13/08 (12% growth).

Jackson, MS-based NEWK'S EXPRESS CAFÉ has increased by 5 units, from 15 to 20 (33% growth). These fast casual sandwich shops are open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$12 per person check average. Beer and wine are served. Seating is for about 60. Catering is available. Locations are franchised and located in AL, MS, TN, and TX. We wrote about this concept on 4/15/08 (56% growth).

Dallas, TX-based FOGO DE CHAO CHURRASCARIA (founded 1979) has increased by 3 units, from 17 to 20 (18% growth) and entered into AZ, FL, and MO. These are upscale Brazilian steakhouses, open for lunch and dinner, with a $15-$50+ per person check average. Locations have a full bar and seating for about 350. Trading areas are AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MN, MO, PA, and TX. We wrote about this concept on 12/4/07 (15% growth) and again on 8/19/08 (20% growth).

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