Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data reflects change and activity from January 11, 2009 to May 11, 2009

Growing Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).
Langley, BC-based JUICE ZONE (founded 2000) has increased by 2 units, from 46 to 48 (4% growth). This quick serve juice/smoothie concept is open for lunch and dinner hours, with a $3-$8 per person price average. Locations have seating for about 10-30. Catering is available. Trading areas are CA, DC, FL, HI, IN, ON, PA, PE, TX, VA, WA and in 9 other countries worldwide. More than 90% of the stores are franchised.

Myrtle Beach, SC-based DIVINE DINING GROUP (founded 1989) has increased by 1 unit, from 19 to 20 (5% growth), with the addition of a new concept called Divine Prime. The company also operates Bovine's Wood Fired Specialties (1), Bubba's Fish Shack (1), City Bar (1), Divine Fish House/Wahoo Bar (1), Lattitude 22 (1), River City Café (6), Roy & Sid's (1), Ultimate California Pizza (6), and Umi Pacific Grill (1). The restaurants are mostly family/casual, with an $8-$20 per person check average. Meal periods are lunch and dinner, with an average seating of about 125. All the locations are in SC.

Edmonton, AB-based SORRENTINO'S BISTRO BAR (founded 1979) has increased by 1 unit for the Caffe Sorrentino concept, from 2 to 3 (50% concept growth). Other concepts are Bistecca Italian Steakhouse Wine Bar (1), Jox Sports Bar (1), Oliveto Trattoria (1), O'mailles Irish Pub (1), Sorrentino's Bistro (7), and That's Aroma (1). Overall company increase was from 14 to 15 (7% company growth). These are mostly upscale Italian restaurants, open for lunch and dinner, with a full bar. Average seating is for about 200. Café Sorrentino is a smaller, fast casual concept. Catering and banquet facilities are available. All the restaurants are located in AB. Franchising opportunities for Caffe Sorrentino are available.

TRULUCK'S SEAFOOD STEAK & CRAB of Addison, TX has increased by 1 unit for the Truluck's concept, from 8 to 9 (13% concept growth) and expanded into CA. These are upscale steak and seafood restaurants with full bar and seating for about 200. The check average is around $15-$30+ per person. Banquets are offered. The company has a second 1 unit concept called Steve Fields Steak & Lobster. Overall company growth is from 9 to 10 (11% overall growth). Locations are in CA, FL and TX.

JACK ASTOR'S BAR & GRILL based in Burlington, ON (founded 1990) has increased by 2 units, from 29 to 31 (7% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for about 200. The per person check average is around $8-$20. Locations are in AB, NC, NS, NY, ON and PQ.

SONIC DRIVE-IN of Oklahoma City, OK (NASDAQ: SONC - founded 1953) has increased 36 units, from 3475 to 3511 (1% growth). These are mostly take-out/drive thru burger restaurants with seating for about 50. The check average is around $3-$8 per person. Locations are in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, GA, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV and WY.

BOBBY FLAY'S RESTAURANTS based in New York, NY (founded 1991) has increased by 1 unit for their Bobby's Burger Palace concept, from 2 to 3 (50% concept growth). These are family/casual burger restaurants with seating for about 200. The per person check average is around $8-$20. The company also has several upscale concepts with multiple cuisines and check averages around $15-$50+ per person. Other concepts are Bar Americain (1), Bobby Flay's Steak (1) and Mesa Grill (3). Overall company growth is from 7 to 8 (14% company growth). Locations are in NJ, NV and NY.

Concepts with 20 units or less who grew by at least 2 units.
Annapolis, MD-based MONTE RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT GROUP has increased by 1 unit for the Sazzio, from 1 to 2 (100% concept growth) and added a new concept called Carmine's (1 unit). Other concepts are Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen (1), Four Seasons Grille (1), Pomo Grille (1), and Squisito Pizza & Pasta (7). The opening of Carmine's marks the company's expansion into VA, all other restaurants are in MD. Overall company growth was from 11 to 13 (18% company growth). These are family/casual Italian and pizza restaurants, open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Beer and wine are served. Seating is for about 150. Catering and banquet facilities are available.

BOB'S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE of Dallas, TX (founded 1993) has increased by 2 units, from 4 to 6 (50% growth) and expanded into AZ. These are upscale steakhouses with full bar and seating for about 250. The per person check average is around $15-$50+. Banquets are offered. Locations are in AZ, CA and TX.

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG headquartered in Destin, FL (founded 1996) has increased by 3 units, from 9 to 12 (33% growth) and expanded into TX. These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for about 100. Locations are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Catering and banquets are offered. The check average is around $6-$12 per person. Locations are currently in AL, FL, LA and TX

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.
North Vancouver, BC-based EARLS (founded 1982) has increased by 2 units, from 57 to 59 (4% growth). These are family/casual restaurants, serving American cuisine. Meal periods are lunch and dinner, with a $10-$30 per person check average. The restaurants have a full bar and seating for about 250. Trading areas are AB, AZ, BC, CO, MB, ON, SK, and YT. We previously featured this concept on 5/6/08 (4% growth) and on 12/9/08 (4% growth).

Charlottesville, VA-based GREENBERRY'S COFFEE & TEA (founded 1992) has increased by 1 unit, from 13 to 14 (8% growth). These are quick serve coffee shops, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner hours. Per person price is $2-$6. Most locations have seating for about 30. Trading areas are DC, NC, NJ, and VA. More than 90% of units are franchised. We wrote about this concept on 1/15/08 (56% growth).

Los Angeles, CA-based SANSAI JAPANESE GRILL (founded 1978) has increased by 3 units, from 34 to 37 (9% growth). These fast casual Japanese restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. Units have seating for about 80. Catering, banquet and online ordering services are offered. Franchise opportunities are now available. Trading areas are CA and MO. We featured this company on 9/2/08 (6% growth) and on 12/23/08 (3% growth).

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