Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data Reflects Change and Activity from October 15, 2009 to February 15, 2010

Growing Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).
Kansas-based HOG WILD PIT BBQ has increased by 1 unit, from 5 to 6 (20% growth). These are family/casual BBQ restaurants, open for lunch and dinner. Per person check average is $4-$10. Seating is for about 100. Catering is available. All units are in KS.

NEW YORK CITY RESTAURANT GROUP based in New York, NY (founded 1995) has added 2 new concepts, Guiliano and La Carbonara while also decreasing 1 concept, Roberto Passon. Other company concepts are Arte Café (2), Bar Baresco (1), Bocca Di Bacco (1), Cara Mia (1), Film Center Café (1), Gallo Nero (1), Il Bastardo (1), Intermezzo (1), Lime Jungle (1), Maria Pia (1), Nero (1), Puttanesca (1), Scarlatto (1) and Zucchero E Pomodori (1). Overall company increase is from 16 to 17 (6% growth). These tend to be upscale Italian restaurants with full bar and seating for around 125. Catering and banquets are offered. Per person check average is around $15-$50+. All locations are in NY.

Austin, TX-based MAMA FU'S NOODLE HOUSE (founded 2003) has increased by 1 unit, from 12 to 13 (8% growth). The restaurants are family/casual, serving Asian cuisine. Meal periods are lunch and dinner, with a $6-$12 per person check average. Beer and wine are served and units have seating for about 200. Catering is available. Trading areas are AR, FL, GA, NC, and TX. All stores are franchised.

KILDARE'S IRISH PUB based in West Chester, PA has increased by 1 unit for the Kildare’s concept, from 5 to 6 (20% growth). These are Irish pubs with full bar and seating for around 300. Banquets are offered. There is a second company concept called Doc Magrogan's Oyster House (2 units). Overall company increase is from 7 to 8 (14% company growth). Locations are in DE and PA.

West Palm Beach, FL-based HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS (founded 1995) has increased by 3 units, from 27 to 30 (11% growth) and entered into AZ and NY. These are family/casual restaurants, specializing in chicken wings. Meal periods are lunch and dinner, with a $6-$12 per person check average. The restaurants have a full bar and average seating for about 100. Catering is available. All units are franchised and trade in the states of AZ, FL, and NY, with new units to open soon in GA and OH.

PAT'S PIZZA FAMILY RESTAURANT based in National Park, NJ (founded 1974) has increased by 2 units, from 50 to 52 (4% growth). These are quick serve Italian and pizza restaurants with seating for around 60. Beer and wine are served. Catering is offered. The check average is around $6-$12 per person. Meal periods are lunch and dinner. Locations are in DE, MD, NJ and PA.

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

Oak Forest, IL-based BEGGAR'S PIZZA (founded 1976) has increased by 3 units, from 14 to 17 (21% growth). These are family/casual pizzerias, open for lunch and dinner, with seating for about 100. Stores have a $6-$15+ per person check average, serving beer. Catering and delivery options are available. Trading areas are IL and IN.

HAMBURGER MARY'S BAR & GRILLE based in West Hollywood, CA (founded 1972) has increased by 2 units, from 8 to 10 (25% growth) and expanded into MO. These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for around 250. Catering and banquets are offered. Meal periods are lunch and dinner. The check average is around $8-$20 per person. Locations are more than 80% franchised and are in CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, MO and OH.

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.
Marietta, GA-based STEVI B'S PIZZA (founded 1996) has increased by 2 units, from 33 to 35 (6% growth). These are pizza buffet restaurants, open for lunch and dinner hours. Per person check average is $6-$12. Seating is for about 175. Private party services are available. Units are franchised and are located in AL, FL, GA, MI, OH, SC, and TN. We previously featured this concept on 1/6/09 (7% growth) and on 4/21/09 (7% growth).

OTTER'S CHICKEN TENDERS based in Nashville, TN (founded 2003) has increased by 1 unit, from 5 to 6 (20% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with seating for around 100. Catering and drive-thru are available. Beer is served. Meal periods are lunch and dinner. Per person check average is around $4-$10. Locations are in LA and TN. We reported on this concept on 4/7/09 (33% growth).

Toledo, OH-based MARCO'S PIZZA (founded 1978) has increased by 15 units, from 191 to 206 (8% growth). These are take-out/delivery pizzerias, open for lunch and dinner hours. Online ordering is available. Locations are franchised and trade in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IN, MI, NC, NV, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA, and WI. We last featured this company on 10/13/09 (3% growth).

PLUCKERS WING FACTORY & GRILL based in Austin, TX (founded 1995) has increased by 1 unit, from 9 to 10 (11% growth). These are family/casual restaurants with seating for around 100. Beer and wine are served. Catering and banquets are offered. Per person check average is around $6-$12. Locations are more than 20% franchised and are in LA and TX. We last reported on this concept on 4/21/09 when they had 13% growth.

Burlington, KY-based SNAPPY TOMATO PIZZA (founded 1978) has increased by 2 units, from 68 to 70 (3% growth) and entered into NM. These quick serve pizzerias are open for lunch and dinner. Stores have limited seating. Catering, delivery, and online ordering are available. Locations are franchised and located in AL, FL IN, KY, MO, NM, OH, and TN. We last wrote about this concept on 6/30/09 (2% growth).

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