Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data reflects change and activity from June 12, 2009 to October 12, 2009

Growing Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).
California-based BLUEWATER GRILL has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth), entering into AZ. These are family/casual seafood restaurants, open for lunch and dinner. Per person check average is $10-$30. Average seating is for about 200. Banquet service is available. Locations are in AZ and CA.

IL VICINO WOOD OVEN PIZZA based in Albuquerque, NM has increased by 1 unit, from 9 to 10 (11% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with seating for around 200. Beer and wine are served. Locations are open for lunch and dinner. Banquets are offered. The check average is around $8-$20 per person. Locations are in CO, KS, MO and NM.

Mount Shasta, CA-based BLACK BEAR DINER (founded 1995) has increased by 2 units, from 39 to 41 (5% growth). These are family/casual restaurants, serving American cuisine. Meal periods are breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving beer and wine. Check average is $6-$12. Seating is for about 150. Locations are franchised and trade in the states of AZ, CA, CO, NV, OR, and WA.

FELLINI'S PIZZA based in Atlanta, GA has increased by 1 unit for La Fonda Latina, from 4 to 5 (25% concept growth). There is a second 7-unit concept called Fellini's Pizza. Overall company increase is from 11 to 12 (9% overall growth). These are family/casual with seating for around 70. Patio seating is also available. Units are open for lunch and dinner. All locations are in GA.

Dallas, TX-based GENGHIS GRILL (founded 1998) has increased by 8 units, from 33 to 41 (24% growth) and entered into OK. This is a fast casual Asian concept, open for lunch and dinner. Per person check average is $8-$20, with a full bar service. Average seating is for about 125. Online ordering is available. Locations are franchised and trade in the states of AR, AZ, CO, IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NM, NV, OK, TN, and TX.

SURIN OF THAILAND of Birmingham, AL has increased by 1 unit, from 4 to 5 (25% growth) and expanded into MS. These are family/casual Thai restaurants with full bar and seating for about 150. The per person check average is around $10-$30. Locations are in AL, GA and MS.

Concepts with 20 units or less who grew by at least 2 units.
North Carolina-based RUDINO'S PIZZA & GRINDERS (founded 1995) has increased by 2 units, from 20 to 22 (10% growth) and entered into FL. These are family/casual pizza and subs shops, serving beer and wine. Meal periods are lunch and dinner, with a $4-$10 per person check average. Average unit has seating for about 80. Catering and private party services are available. Trading areas are FL, MI, NC, TN, TX, and VA.

Arkansas-based LARRY'S PIZZA (founded 1992) has increased by 3 units, from 12 to 15 (25% growth). These pizza buffet restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with seating for about 100. Catering and private party services are available. Units are individually owned and operated and located in AR.

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.
Lake Forest, CA-based JOHNNY ROCKETS (founded 1986) has increased by 5 units, from 267 to 272 (2% growth) and opened its first location in Germany. These family/casual burger restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$10 per person check average. Most locations serve beer and wine, with seating for about 100. Units are franchised and located in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, ON, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and 10 other countries worldwide. We previously featured this company on 10/7/08 (8% growth) and on 6/2/09 (6% growth).

DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (founded 1985) has increased by 1 unit, from 19 to 20 (5% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for about 250. The check average is around $8-$20 per person. Catering and banquets are offered. All locations are in FL. We last reported on this concept on 10/7/08 (13% growth).

Cheshire, CT-based JAKE'S HAMBUGERS (founded 1991) has increased by 1 unit, from 12 to 13 (8% growth), entering into NC. These quick serve restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $2-$6 per person check average. Average seating is for about 60. Catering and delivery are available. Between 10% and 20% of the stores are franchised. Trading areas are CT, DE, FL, MD, NC, NJ, and PA. We wrote about this company on 12/16/08 (10% growth) and on 5/12/09 (9% growth).

FAMOUS FAMIGLIA based in White Plains, NY (founded 1986) has increased by 3 units, from 114 to 117 (3% growth) and expanded into MA. These are quick serve pizza restaurants with seating for about 50. Lunch and dinner are served. Locations are in AL, AZ, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA and WI. We featured this concept on 1/13/09 (16% growth) and also on 5/26/09 (5% growth).

Pasadena, CA-based WETZEL'S PRETZELS (founded 1994) has increased by 4 units, from 200 to 204 (2% growth) and entered into HI and VA. These are take-out pretzel cafes, mostly located in malls. Price range is $2-$6 per person. Units are franchised and located in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NS, NV, NY, OH, ON, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, the Middle East, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. We wrote about this concept on 2/17/09 (8% growth).

BJ'S RESTAURANTS headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA (founded 1978, Nasdaq: BJRI) has increased by 4 units, from 84 to 88 (5% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for around 300. The per person check average is around $10-$30. Banquets are offered. Locations are in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IN, KY, LA, NV, OH, OK, OR, TX and WA. This concept was featured on 9/30/08 (8% growth) and on 1/13/09 (5% growth).

San Ramon, CA-based STRAW HAT PIZZA (founded 1959) has increased by 3 units, from 45 to 48 (7% growth). These are family/casual pizza restaurants, open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$12 per person price range. Most locations have full bar and seating for about 90. Catering, delivery and private party services are available. Trading areas are CA, NV, and OR, with a Bryant, AR location to open later this year. We featured this company on 7/29/08 (3% growth) and on 6/30/09 (2% growth).

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