Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data reflects change and activity from June 26, 2009 to October 26, 2009

Growing Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).
Birmingham, AL-based ZOE'S KITCHEN (founded 1995) has increased by 6 units, from 22 to 28 (27% growth) and entered into NC. These fast casual Greek restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$12 per person check average. Beer and wine are served. Average unit has seating for about 60. Catering is available. Locations are franchised and located in AL, AZ, FL, GA, LA, NC, SC, TN, and TX, with a Woodbridge, VA location to open soon.

BOUDIN SOURDOUGH BAKERY based in San Francisco, CA (founded 1849) has increased by 1 unit for their Boudin Bakery concept, from 14 to 15 (7% concept growth). These are fast casual bakery/cafes with seating for about 60. Beer and wine are offered. The check average is around $4-$10. Lunch and dinner are served. Catering is available. Other concepts are Bakers Hall (1), Bistro Boudin (1) and Boudin SF (7). Overall company increase is from 23 to 24 (4% company growth). Locations are in CA and IL.

Dallas, TX-based BURGER HOUSE HAMBURGERS (founded 1951) has increased by 1 unit, from 6 to 7 (17% growth). These quick serve burger restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $3-$8 per person check average. Locations have seating for about 80. Catering is available. Between 20% and 30% of units are franchised. All are located in TX. A new store is currently under construction in Rockwall, TX.

DOG FISH HEAD ALEHOUSE based in Milton, DE (founded 1995) has increased 1 unit for Dog Fish Head Alehouse, from 2 to 3 (50% concept growth). These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for around 250. Lunch and dinner are served and banquets are offered. The check average is around $8-$20 per person. There is a second company concept called Dog Fish Head Brewing & Eats (1). Overall company increase is from 3 to 4 (33% growth). Locations are more than 60% franchised and are in DE, MD and VA.

LINDY'S CHILI/GERTIE'S RESTAURANT headquartered in Burr Ridge, IL (founded 1901) has increased by 1 unit, from 7 to 8 (14% growth). These are quick serve restaurants with seating for about 50. The check average is around $3-$8 per person. Catering and drive-thru are available. Locations are more than 90% franchised and are in IL.

Concepts with 20 units or less who grew by at least 2 units.
Vancouver, BC-based FDC BRANDS (founded 1997) has increased by 2 units for Mr. Mike's Steakhouse, from 16 to 18 (13% growth). These are family/casual steakhouse restaurants, open for lunch and dinner, with a $10-$30 per person check average. Locations have a full bar and seating for about 200. About half the units are franchised and located in AB and BC. FDC Brands is also the franchisee for 7 A&W Restaurants in AB and BC.

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.
New York, NY-based JEAN-GEORGES MANAGEMENT (founded 1991) has increased by 1 unit for the Market concept, from 3 to 4 (33% concept growth) and added a new concept called J&G Steakhouse. The company has now entered into DC and MA. Other restaurants are Café Martinique (1), Chambers Kitchen (1), Dune (1), Jean Georges (2), Jojo (1), Lagoon (1), Matsugen (1), Mercer Kitchen (1), Nougatine (1), Perry St (1), Prime Steakhouse (1), Rama (1), Spice Market (2), V (1), Vong (1), and Vong's Thai Kitchen (1). Overall company increase was from 21 to 23 (10% company growth). These are upscale concepts, serving a variety of different cuisines. Locations have a full bar and average seating for about 200. Most units are open for lunch and dinner. Trading areas are BC, DC, IL, MA, MN, NV, NY, China, Qatar, Bora Bora, London, France, and the Bahamas. We featured this company on 10/21/08 (6% growth) and on 3/3/09 (6% growth).

ROSA MEXICANO headquartered in New York, NY (founded 1984) has increased by 1 unit for the Rosa Mexicano concept, from 8 to 9 (13% growth) and expanded into CA. These are upscale Mexican restaurants with full bar and seating for around 200. The per person check, average is around $14-$50+. Catering and banquets are offered. The second company concept is City Grill (1 unit). Overall company growth is from 9 to 10 (11% growth). Locations are in CA, DC, FL, GA, MD, NJ and NY. There are plans to expand into Chicago, IL this year. We last reported on this concept on 9/30/08 (25% growth).

Mount Pleasant, SC-based WILD WING CAFÉ (founded 1990) has increased by 3 units, from 32 to 35 (9% growth) and entered into MI. These are family/casual chicken wing restaurants, open for lunch and dinner. Locations have a full bar and seating for about 250. Per person check average is $6-$15+. Catering, private party and online ordering services are available. Units are franchised and located in FL, GA, MI, NC, SC, TN, TX, and VA. We featured this concept on 1/13/09 (10% growth).

TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY of Tempe, AZ (founded 2003) has increased by 4 units, from 22 to 26 (18% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for around 200. Meal periods are lunch and dinner with a per person check average of $8-$20. Locations are more than 90% franchised and are in AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, LA, NC, TX and WI. We reported on this concept on 2/10/09 (27% growth) and on 7/21/09 (57% growth).

Dallas, TX-based DICKEY'S BBQ PIT (founded 1941) has increased by 4 units, from 108 to 112 (4% growth) and entered into AR, KS, and MN. These are fast casual BBQ restaurants, open for lunch and dinner. Beer and wine are served and seating is for about 150. Catering and online ordering are available. Trading areas are AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, KS, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, NM, NV, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA. We wrote about this concept 3 times in the last 18 months (7/29/08-6% growth, 11/4/08-7% growth, and 3/3/09-11% growth).

LENNY'S SUB SHOP headquartered in Memphis, TN (founded 1998) has increased by 5 units, from 158 to 163 (3% growth). These are quick serve sandwich shops with seating for around 60. Lunch and dinner are served. Catering is offered. The check average is around $3-$8. Locations are more than 90% franchised and are in AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, KS, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NM, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX and VA. We wrote about this concept on 12/23/08 (7% growth).

CHARLEY'S GRILLED SUBS based in Columbus, OH (founded 1986) has increased by 8 units, from 382 to 390 (2% growth). These are quick serve sandwich restaurants with seating for around 30. Lunch and dinner are served. Catering is offered. The check average is around $3-$8. Locations are more than 90% franchised and are in AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, ON, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WV. We reported on this concept on 9/30/08 (4% growth).

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